Chainkeen Exchange-Tristan Thompson Celebrates “Twin” True Thompson’s Milestone With Ex Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian isn’t the only one in her feels about True Thompson starting first grade.

The TwinChainkeen Exchange6-year-old celebrated her first day of school on Aug. 27, and her dad Tristan Thompson marked the occasion by sharing a series of photos with his daughter on Snapchat. 

“Can’t believe it’s my twin’s first day of 1^st grade already!!” the NBA star wrote. “Time flies so fast!”

Tristan also posed with True in front of the back-to-school rainbow balloon and crayon display that Khloe set up at her Calabasas, Calif. home.

“So excited and happy for this next chapter for my love,” Tristan, who also shares son Tatum, 2, with Khloe as well as son Prince, 7, with his ex Jordan Craig and son Theo, 2, with Maralee Nichols, wrote. “You make me so proud each and every day!”

Tristan, who splits his time between California and Cleveland, Ohio, praised his only daughter, writing, “I can’t wait to hear and see how magical first grade is for you! You are going to do great! We are so proud of you and love you so much!!”

The Cleveland Cavaliers star also referenced his late mother Andrea Thompson on Instagram, writing on his Aug. 27 post to True, “I know Gigi’s looking down on you and she is sooo proud of you and how amazing you are and how you’re the best big sister. I love you Tutu.”

Though Khloe and Tristan split in December 2021 after it was revealed that he had fathered another child with Maralee while in a relationship with Khloe, the exes have remained dedicated to co-parenting their two kids.

“Sometimes I hate how much I have to think and be on guard,” Khloe shared of interacting with Tristan in a May episode of The Kardashians, “to not do anything that might ever give a glimmer that there’s hope.”

As for Khloe’s reaction to her eldest’s first day of school, the reality star got candid about the struggle she faced with the big milestone.

“It’s always such a rollercoaster of emotions when True starts a new school year,” Khloe wrote on Snapchat on Aug. 26. “I’m not going to lie, I am having a really hard time processing the fact that she’s going into first grade.”

For more cute family moments from Khloe and Tristan, read on. 

Khloe Kardashian shared this pic of herself with daughter True Thompson and son Tatum Thompson in August 2023.

"I just can't handle it!!!!! You with Tristan Jr & Rob Jr," Kim Kardashian commented, to which Khloe responded, "@kimkardashian facts!!! Lol"

Dad Tristan Thompson shared his first photos of Tatum for the little one's first birthday in July 2023.

Tatum bonded with the family cat, Grey Kitty, in this sweet video Khloe shared on Instagram in January 2024.

Khloe shared a look at her kids in matching holiday PJs in December 2023, writing, "The MOST magical time of year!!! We are in the Christmas spirit in our Christmas pajamas and our Christmas dance moves."

Khloe wished Tristan a happy 33rd birthday in March 2023, sharing this photo of the NBA star with their two kids on Instagram Story.

True hugged her brother on the trampoline.

Tristan's oldest child Prince, who he shares with ex Jordan Craig, spent some time with True and the baby.

Khloe and Tristan's daughter True carried her little brother in her arms.

Khloe snapped a photo of her son's adorable sneakers.

Khloe shared a video of Tatum crawling in July 2023 ahead of his first birthday.

Khloe's baby boy Tatum was in full summer mode for the Fourth of July 2023.

Khloe and Tristan's baby boy made his TV debut on the season two premiere of The Kardashians.

Khloe cuddled her baby boy—rocking a blue hooded onesie—during The Kardashians season three finale.

Khloe brushed Tatum's hair during a sweet moment on The Kardashians alongside Tristan.

According to grandma Kris Jenner, Tatum looks just like uncle Rob Kardashian.

On the show, the baby boy also spent some quality time with Kris, who prefers to be called "Lovey" by her grandchildren.

He made a brief appearance on a July 2023 episode of The Kardashians.

True shared a laugh with her parents on the trampoline.

The basketball player snuggled with his son.

True joined Khloe and Tristan on a car ride.

Tristan flashed a smile as he held True and the newborn in his arms.

Khloe and Tristan celebrated Thanksgiving 2018 with their daughter True.