'Bitcoin Is Michael Jordan', Says NBA Star Tristan Thompson—So Who's Ethereum, Solana and XRP?
Tristan Thompson emphasizes the parallels between a 14-year NBA career and mastering the crypto market, highlighting the importance of discipline and persistence. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, he shared insights gained from two years in cryptocurrency, utilizing "crypto tutors" and hosting a podcast. Thompson criticized celebrities who exploit the crypto space without understanding it, aiming to educate others instead. He serves as an ambassador for Sportsbet.io and the Ethereum layer-2 network Corn. Using sports analogies, he likens Bitcoin to Michael Jordan and Ethereum to LeBron James. Thompson notes that the FTX collapse prompted a reevaluation of celebrity involvement in crypto. He advocates for self-empowerment in managing assets, criticizing traditional financial advisors as outdated. Ryan Fang, founder of Tomo Wallet, has been a mentor to him.
