Introduction: Klay Thompson Declines To Talk About His Relationship With Megan Thee Stallion During Media Day
The Dallas Mavericks’ media day brought more than just basketball talk. In a viral clip now making rounds on social media, Klay Thompson got hit with a question that stepped way off the court. A reporter asked if his rumored relationship with Megan Thee Stallion might affect his game. Thompson shut it down quick, refusing to play into the gossip. Instead, he flipped the focus back to basketball, personal milestones, and his grind with Dallas.
Klay Thompson Keeps It Strictly Basketball
When pressed about Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson kept it short and clear. “I’m not going to talk about that,” he said. Instead of feeding into the personal speculation, Thompson stressed that his summers are no different than his seasons. He explained how his offseason grind is all about preparing to handle the weight of a 100-game year. “The summertime is just as strenuous as the season, and you have to train as if you are going to play 100 games a year. That’s what I do.”
This answer fits the Klay mold: private about his off-court life but open about his dedication to the game. The veteran guard is clearly staying locked in on what matters most—basketball and adding another championship ring.
Klay Thompson’s Big Goal: The 50/40/90 Club
Thompson isn’t just brushing off questions about Megan; he’s chasing history. At 35 years old, the four-time champ is shooting for the prestigious 50/40/90 milestone. That means finishing a season shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line.
Only nine NBA players have ever done it, including legends like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Thompson’s teammate Kyrie Irving.
Last season, Klay hit 41.2% from the field, 39.1% from three, and a career-best 90.5% at the line. That puts him close, but still short. To join that elite group, Thompson will have to sharpen up his efficiency across the board—something he says he’s committed to.
The Mavericks’ Season Outlook
While Klay stays focused on shooting perfection, Dallas is stacking pieces to make a deep playoff run. Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn ACL is huge for the Mavericks’ success. Before his injury, Kyrie was averaging 24.7 points and had found a rhythm that could’ve carried Dallas further. “I felt like I was in a great rhythm before I got injured,” Irving said. “I’m trying to be better than I was, which is a hard task.”
Alongside Irving and Thompson, the team has Anthony Davis locking down the paint and rookie Cooper Flagg bringing fresh energy.
Still, the Western Conference is loaded, with Denver, OKC, and the Lakers all in the mix. For Dallas, Klay’s precision and Kyrie’s comeback could decide everything.