Thomas Robinson Wife: Is The Former KU Legend Married? Sister & Family

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Thomas Robinson Wife: Robinson’s jersey retirement has captured the attention of numerous individuals as Thomas’s personal life comes back into the spotlight.

The American-Lebanese player Thomas Robinson is widely recognized as a basketball player, primarily known for his time at Kansas University.

Thomas Robinson The Former KU Player
Former KU Player, Thomas Robinson (Source: Instagram)

Thomas Earl Robinson was born on March 17, 1991, and grew up in Washington, D.C., United States.

After attending Eastern High School and Riverdale Baptist, he transferred to the Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Then he played collegiate basketball for Kansas, becoming the 2012 Big 12 Player of the Year.

Robinson played for teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Currently, Thomas is playing for the NLEX Road Warriors in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Who Is Thomas Robinson Wife? Is He Married?

As of 2026, the former KU legend, Thomas Robinson, remains unmarried.

However, Robinson proudly acknowledges having two children, Rain & Ryder Robinson, on social media.

He was dating Kai Cyre, an Instagram model and nurse. Kai Cyre was born on March 30, 1992, and gained fame in 2015 when several publications dubbed her the sexiest nurse.

Thomas Robinson's Children Rain And Ryder
Thomas Robinson’s Children Rain And Ryder (Source: Instagram)

Rumors were circulating that the couple went their separate ways in 2017.

However, Thomas and Kai never confirmed the speculations.

What Happened To Robinson Family?

Thomas’s single mother raised him alongside his elder brother, Jamal Robinson, and half-sister, Jayla Paris.

When Thomas was a college student, he experienced the loss of three significant people in his life within a month.

His 7-year-old sister dialed him at midnight while Thomas was practicing for his upcoming match.

Lisa and Jayla came from Washington to New York to watch his game against Memphis.

When he called her back, Jayla was crying and informed Thomas that their mother, Lisa Robinson, was gone.

Lisa Robinson passed away at the age of 43 due to an apparent heart attack.

Thomas Robinson And Jayla Paris
Thomas Robinson And Jayla Paris (Source: Instagram)

Moreover, when Thomas was nine years old, his father left the family. His mother began living with Thomas’s stepfather (Jayla’s father). But his stepfather was incarcerated.

Thomas took custody of his younger sister and raised her. Furthermore, Angel Morris, the mother of NBA twins Marcus and Markieff Morris, assisted him in caring for them.

Before the game in 2011 against Texas, Kansas players, coaches, and fans observed a moment of silence in honor of Robinson.

Everyone expressed appreciation for him after he played the match despite the significant loss.

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