NBA Champion, entrepreneur, and tech innovator Tristan Thompson added another courtside moment to his résumé — this time at the men’s US Open finals. Thompson was spotted enjoying the championship match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from the Raising Cane’s suite at Billie Jean King Stadium, marking his latest high-profile appearance as he continues to make waves far beyond the basketball arena.
The former NBA standout’s attendance comes shortly after his appointment as Chief Digital Equity Officer at World Mobile, a position that reinforces his growing influence in the technology and social impact sectors. In this new role, Thompson is spearheading a national initiative to bring affordable, community-owned internet access to underserved neighborhoods across the U.S.
This leadership role is one of three C-suite positions Thompson has taken on this year in the fast-growing fintech and Web3 arenas. In addition to his work with World Mobile, he serves as Chief Content Officer at Tracy AI, a pioneering sports analytics platform that delivers real-time performance insights for fans, players, and broadcasters. He is also Chief Advisory Officer at AxonDAO, an AI-powered medical research organization inspired by his brother’s journey with epilepsy.
“Basketball opened the door, but tech allows me to build something that lasts,” Thompson said in a recent interview. “It’s about impact — connecting people, expanding access, and using innovation to change lives.”
Since NBA All-Star Weekend, Thompson has positioned himself at the intersection of sports, technology, and social good. His visibility in the tech ecosystem has grown rapidly — from speaking engagements at Bitcoin 2025 to features on CNBC Crypto World and CoinDesk. He’s also championed athlete wellness through advisory roles with Polymath Network and World Mobile, aligning his business ventures with his advocacy for equity and inclusion.
Whether he’s lighting up the NASDAQ Tower in Times Square or co-hosting episodes of his new podcast, Courtside Crypto, Thompson continues to blend star power with purpose. His presence at the US Open underscores his evolution from NBA champion to a forward-thinking entrepreneur reshaping the digital landscape — one platform, and one community, at a time.