Recently, Megan Thee Stallion opened up about his relationship with Klay Thompson. Amid that, read on to know more about the NBA player.
Megan Thee Stallion is a popular Grammy-winning rapper, who has often grabbed attention for both her personal and professional life. Currently, she is making headlines after she opened up about her high-profile relationship with Klay Thompson. For the unversed, the two first sparked dating buzz in mid-2025 and over time have multiple public appearances.
Megan Thee Stallion's recent statement on her relationship with Klay Thompson has made fans curious about the latter. Well, for those who do not know, Klay Thompson is a popular NBA star, who is best-known for his strong game. Before finding love in Megan, Klay was in a long-term relationship with Laura Harrier. Amid the attention on Klay and Megan's relationship, read on to know more about the NBA player and his early life.
Klay Thompson is a popular American basketball player, who was born on February 8, 1990, in the USA. According to a report by People, Klay was born to parents, Mychal Thompson and Julie. It is worth mentioning that Klay's entire family is full of athletes. His father, Mychal was also a professional NBA player and won two NBA championships. After retiring, Mychal joined the Lakers organisation as an announcer. On the other hand, Klay's mother, Julie is a former collegiate volleyball player.
Over the years, Klay has often credited his mom for her guidance. Apart from his parents, Klay also has two siblings- one of whom is a basketball player and the other is a professional baseball player. Talking about Klay, he reportedly played basketball in high school and later attended Washington State University, where he was one of the top college players. Later, he entered the NBA Draft.
Klay Thompson's professional basketball journey began in 2011, when he was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Draft. With his strong game and powerful defense, Klay soon became a noticeable player. In 2012, he earned All-Rookie Team honours. During his time with the Warriors, Klay formed an amazing partnership with fellow player, Stephan Curry. They were known for their three-point shooting. In December 2025, Stephen Curry spoke about seeing Klay on a different team and shared that it “would never be normal to see Klay somewhere else.”
Over the years, the Warriors won four NBA Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. After spending a long time with the Warriors, Klay Thompson moved to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. Currently, he is in the same team. Over the years, Klay has also broken multiple records. In 2015, Klay's father expressed his pride and shared:
"Watching him is very nerve-wracking. I'd rather be on the floor than sitting up here watching, where I feel so helpless … nothing compares to this, to see your son realise his dream. I'm just so proud of him."
According to a report by Celebrity Net Worth, Klay Thompson is one of the richest and most successful basketball players in the world. According to a report by 2025, Klay has a massive net worth of USD 140 million. While his major income comes from his NBA career earnings, a part of it also comes from brand collaboration. Reportedly, he has partnerships with brands like Anta, Gillette, BodyArmor, Uber Eata, Tissot and more. According to a report by The Times Of India, Klay also makes money from business and investments.
Apart from winning hearts with his game, Klay Thompson's personal life has also grabbed attention. For nearly a year, the NBA star has been making headlines for this relationship with rapper, Megan Thee Stallion. The duo made their relationship Insta-official in July 2025, when Klay shared photos from a trip. Later, they appeared on the red carpet of multiple events. Recently, during a collaboration with Dunkin, Megan opened up about her relationship with Klay and shared:
"This is one of the first times I've ever felt overly comfortable. I'm comfy. I think that because finally I started being in a better mind space about myself and my life, and I had already been doing a lot of work to heal me. I had been going to therapy, I had a bunch of activities that I started doing for myself; maybe God just opened up that space for me to have somebody that loved me right."
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