Tristan Thompson Faces Backlash After White House Visit

Photo Credit: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit Qatar via Getty Images A former NBA player is taking some heat for a trip to the White House. Tristan Thompson was at the James Brady Press Briefing Room on Thursday discussing how to protect student athletes and their financial futures. The Canadian discussed the issues of NIL capital and how to support those athletes. NIL stands for Name, Image and Likeness and is an investment firm which allows student-athletes to earn money through endorsements and marketing. Fans questioned why Tristan Thompson took part in the visit .@TThompson visits . . .