Tristan da Silva Biography: Age, Contract, Stats, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Brother, Team

Tristan da Silva, is a German-Brazilian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic, selected 18th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Known for his versatile forward play, he excels as a multi-level scorer and efficient shooter, with a 39.5% three-point shooting rate during his senior year at the University of Colorado.

Da Silva’s basketball journey, from Munich’s youth leagues to the NCAA and NBA, highlights his adaptability and skill, earning him recognition as a 2024 All-Pac-12 Second Team member.

Profile

• Full Name: Tristan Sabio da Silva
• Stage Name: Tristan da Silva
• Born: 15 May, 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Munich, Germany
• Nationality: German, Brazilian
• Occupation: Professional Basketball Player
• Height: 2.058m
• Parents: Christine da Silva, Valdemar da Silva
• Siblings: Oscar da Silva
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3.5 million

Early Life and Education

Tristan da Silva was born on May 15, 2001, in Munich, Germany, to Christine da Silva, a German, and Valdemar da Silva, a Brazilian former professional boxer who owns a Brazilian restaurant in Munich. He grew up with his older brother, Oscar, a professional basketball player for FC Barcelona.

Tristan attended Ludwigsgymnasium in Munich, graduating in 2019. He later enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance in May 2024, while being named to the Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

His ethnicity is German-Brazilian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Tristan da Silva began his basketball career at DJK Sportbund München in Pasing, later playing for MTSV Schwabing in Germany’s Regionalliga and the International Basketball Academy Munich (IBA München) in the NBBL from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, he led IBA München with 16.9 points per game, shooting 53.2%, and averaged 14 points and 5.5 rebounds with Schwabing.

In 2020, he committed to the University of Colorado, following his brother Oscar’s path to the Pac-12. As a freshman, he played in 24 games, averaging 2.7 points and one rebound, but showed promise with a perfect 6-for-6 shooting performance against Oregon State.

Da Silva’s college career blossomed as a starter in his sophomore year, averaging 9.4 points and 3.5 rebounds over 31 games. By his senior year in 2023-24, he led the Colorado Buffaloes to their first NCAA Tournament since 2020-21, averaging 16 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, with a 49.3% field goal percentage and 39.5% from three.

His standout games included a 30-point, 7-rebound performance against Oregon and a near triple-double (22 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists) against Miami. Named to the 2024 All-Pac-12 Second Team, he helped Colorado defeat Florida 102-100 in the NCAA Tournament before falling to Marquette. His efficiency—1.139 points per possession—ranked him among the top college players.

Drafted 18th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2024, da Silva signed a two-year, $7.44 million contract with a team option for 2026-27. In the 2024 NBA Summer League, he averaged 17.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, shooting 61% from the field and 59% from three, earning praise for his high skill level and basketball IQ.

In the 2024-25 NBA season, he made 74 appearances, averaging 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, stepping up during injuries to teammates like Paolo Banchero. Currently, he is adapting to a competitive Magic roster, focusing on consistent minutes and defensive growth as a rookie.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tristan.da.silva

Personal Life

Tristan da Silva is single, with no known spouse or children. Da Silva aspires to pursue a career in environmental engineering or another science field after basketball, reflecting his academic focus in finance at Colorado.

Net Worth

Tristan da Silva has an estimated net worth is $3.5 million USD, primarily from his two-year, $7.44 million rookie contract with the Orlando Magic, including a $3.63 million salary for the 2024-25 season. Additional income comes from emerging endorsement opportunities and his efficient Summer League performances, which have boosted his marketability.