Klay Thompson is so pleased with girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion.
The couple stepped out on Wednesday, July 16, for the Pete & Thomas Basis Gala in New York Metropolis, formally confirming their romance. In 2022, Megan, 30, based the nonprofit centered on supporting girls, kids, seniors and underserved communities in Houston, Texas, and past. Wednesday's soiree at Gotham Corridor honored her late mother and father, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas.
When requested how he felt about becoming a member of Megan there, Thompson, 35, completely advised Us Weekly, “Properly, it feels unimaginable as a result of Megan is such a particular individual and she or he evokes so many around the globe. I've seen it firsthand. That is simply one other unimaginable feat of hers to have the ability to give again, create basis, and lift a ton of cash for these in want. And I'm honored to be right here by her aspect.”
The four-time NBA champion stated he “would have liked to satisfy Holly and Joe. I do know each of them can be so pleased with their solely daughter due to what — not solely what she's been capable of accomplish, what she's additionally going to proceed to do. She has by no means been put in a field, or allowed herself to be in a field, and she or he simply continues to encourage so many individuals around the globe. And, on high of that, increase a ton of cash this night and simply achieve this a lot for therefore many in want.”
In the meantime, Megan advised Us that Thompson would have her mother and father' approval.
“I really feel like my mother would've been like, ‘Wow, you lastly picked a pleasant man!,'” the native Texan stated. “We kissed quite a lot of frogs, however now we bought an actual prince! I really feel like they'd be very proud. My dad can be very pleased.”
The rapper and the athlete in New York Metropolis on July 16. (Photograph by Raymond Corridor/GC Photographs)
Earlier this week, Thompson seemingly hard-launched their relationship through Instagram, posting a photograph that appeared to indicate the “Savage” rapper from behind.
Rumors that the 2 are courting started to swirl on July 10 when Megan posted a snapshot wherein Thompson was glimpsed within the background.
The athlete signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks in July 2024 after spending the primary 13 seasons of his profession with the Warriors. He beforehand dated actresses Laura Harrier and Coco Jones.
Megan was most not too long ago linked to professional baller Torrey Craig, with whom she was noticed at New York Style Week in September 2024. She additionally dated rapper Pardison Fontaine from 2021 to 2023.
With reporting by Antonio Ferme.
