Tristan Thompson has filed for conservatorship over his 19-year-old brother Amari Thompson, citing concerns about his ability to care for himself due to significant medical and developmental conditions. According to legal documents, Thompson is seeking to become Amari’s limited conservator, stating that his brother is “unable to properly provide for his personal needs,” including basic requirements such as physical health, food, clothing, and shelter. The filing also notes that Amari is not capable of managing financial resources or protecting himself from potential fraud or undue influence.
The request outlines that Amari lives with an intellectual disability and developmental delay, conditions that prevent him from making informed decisions about his care or legal matters. Because of these challenges, the documents state that Amari is unable to express a preference regarding who should serve as his conservator.
Amari has been diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe and rare form of epilepsy that typically begins in childhood and can result in frequent seizures, cognitive impairment, and long-term neurological complications. The condition often requires constant medical supervision and long-term support.
This legal move follows an earlier step taken by Thompson in February 2024, when he became Amari’s legal guardian after the death of their mother, Andrea Thompson. At the time, Amari was still a minor. The filing also reiterates that their father has not been involved in Amari’s upbringing for several years, with a prior court ruling determining that reunification was not viable under California law.
Amari has occasionally appeared in public through Thompson’s association with Khloé Kardashian, who has also spoken openly about helping care for him. Due to Thompson’s demanding NBA schedule, Kardashian has taken on a significant caregiving role, keeping Amari in Los Angeles where he can receive consistent care and avoid the strain of frequent travel.
She has previously described Amari as requiring full-time support, noting that he experiences multiple seizures daily and is unable to walk or speak. She also emphasized the importance of creating a stable, compassionate environment around him, both for his well-being and for the benefit of the children in their family.
The conservatorship filing is the latest step in formalizing long-term care arrangements for Amari, ensuring that medical, financial, and personal decisions can be handled in his best interest. The case will proceed through the legal system, where a judge will determine whether the request meets the requirements for conservatorship under applicable law.