The Canadian-born basketball player fulfilled the requirements to become a naturalized citizen last week, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which shared the news on Twitter along with a photo of the NBA startaking the oath of allegiance.
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“I came to the US on a student visa and have always had big dreams. I’m now truly living the American dream,” Thompson said.
The 29-year-old father of two was born in Brampton, Ontario and moved to the US as a teen to attend high school in New Jersey. Thompson signed with the University of Texas Longhorns in 2009 but left after his freshman year to join the NBA.
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He was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011 and played there for nine seasons before signing a two-year, $19 million deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent confirmed earlier this month. CNN has reached out to Thompson for comment.
Courtesy: CNN