Tristan da Silva
Definition
Tristan da Silva is a Brazilian-German professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born on May 15, 2001, in Munich, Germany, to a Brazilian father and German mother, he had a standout college career with the University of Colorado Buffaloes, earning All-Pac-12 honors before being selected 18th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
In his 2024–25 rookie season, he appeared in 74 games, averaging 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, and represented Germany at EuroBasket 2025, where he won a medal.
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Tristan da Silva's recent career-high performance against the Nets had Brooklyn fans wondering if they accidentally summoned a Brazilian-German basketball wizard.
With dunks that defy gravity and steals that baffle defenses, Tristan da Silva is proving why the Magic picked him straight out of the Buffaloes' corral.
Orlando supporters chant 'Tristan da Silva' like a spell, hoping it'll conjure up another EuroBasket-level surprise on the NBA court.
From Munich roots to Magic minutes, Tristan da Silva's journey reminds us that the best crossovers aren't just on the hardwood.