Tristan Thompson shares cryptic ‘failure’ message

pay the price? Tristan Thompson shared a cryptic message about admitting past wrongs after making a child support agreement with Marali Nichols.

The 31-year-old NBA player uploaded a quote via his Instagram story on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with a highlighted passage that read: “In life, you will encounter many circuses. You will pay for your failures. But if you persevere, if you allow these failures to teach you and strengthen you, then you will be ready to face life’s most difficult moments.”

Thompson added two screaming emojis, as well as a raised hand and crossed fingers emoji below the passage.

The inspirational message came shortly after TMZ reported that the Canadian native would be paying Nichols nearly $10,000 a month in child support. The fitness model sued Thompson, saying he got pregnant by her in March 2021 while he was still dating. Khloe Kardashian. Us weekly In December 2021, it was revealed that Nichols had given birth to a son, Theo, and Thompson confirmed his paternity via social media a month after the DNA test.

Along with his monthly payments, Thompson reportedly covered some of Nichols’ legal fees.

Former Boston Celtics forward shares 6-year-old son Prince with ex Jordan Craig and daughter True, 4, with Kardashian, 38. Us confirmed in July that Thompson and Keep up with the Kardashians the alums were expecting a second child together via a surrogate mother. Their boy, whose name has yet to be revealed, was conceived in November 2021 and born the following August.

Fans watched as the paternity scandal flared up. Kardashian. The birth of the couple’s son was shown in the premiere episode of the second season of the Hulu show.

“This dark cloud has hung over me since December. Every single day I feel down and sad, and now that my son is here, I can move on and have fun.” – former Revenge body – said the presenter on camera in the September issue. “It’s like I’m closing this chapter by ending this injury and leaving it behind. Now I can finally start the healing process. Now I can start enjoying my life with two kids and figure it out.”

As a mother of two, Kardashian has given rare glimpses of her newborn’s connection to Truth. Despite his ups and downs, the athlete still hopes to become a co-parent The strong look better naked author.

“He wants to be present and spend time with the kids, and of course Chloe allows him to be present in the lives of both children,” the source said. Us in October, admitting that Kardashian has primary custody of the couple’s two children. “He wants to be a part of the baby’s life and she wants him to be. When he’s around, he’s a good loving dad.”