Tristan Thompson’s Brother Amari’s Medical Condition Explained

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome affects upwards of one million people in the world, but the specific diagnosis only accounts for 3 to 4% of cases of epilepsy, according to Medline Plus. The condition is marked by frequent seizures, usually tonic or atonic. “Some affected children develop additional neurological abnormalities and behavioral problems. Many are also slow to develop motor skills such as sitting and crawling. As a result of their seizures and intellectual disability, most people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome require help with daily activities,” Medline Plus reports. As for what causes LGS, the Epilepsy Foundation states that there are a number of possible factors, including autoimmune disorders and genetics. There is no cure for the condition, which has a mortality rate of 5%. 

Despite Amari’s health struggles, his family is very supportive of him. It’s no secret that he has been a constant in Tristan Thompson’s life since he was very young — and Thompson doesn’t hide the love he holds in his heart for Amari, either. “Happy birthday to my sweet baby brother Amari! I love you forever! We Miss you mommy,” the basketball star captioned an Instagram post in July 2023.