Klay Thompson‘s time in the offseason has been eventful. But with particular reference to his stay in New York City, the Dallas Mavericks guard has had myriad experiences with fans.
After being followed around by a fan through the streets of the city a few days ago, Thompson had a comparatively unpleasant interaction recently.
In a video posted on X, a fan can be seen asking Thompson to comment on his girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion‘s former partner, Tory Lanez.
Needless to say, the guard wasn’t inclined to comment on this and was visibly annoyed by the question as he said, “Bro, stay away from me. Get away from me.”
“Bro, get away from me.”
—Klay Thompson, after someone asked him about Tory Lanez
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The fan was taken aback by Thompson’s reaction. After interpreting the guard’s response as hostile, he can be seen hanging back, while adding, “Why are you scared of me, bro?”
In a whirlwind of public attention, Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion became one of the primary talking points of the offseason. From viral posts on social media to celebrities commenting on the relationship, the two have constantly been in the limelight.
While this hasn’t been a negative occurrence for the most part, it is quite clear that her past relationship with the rapper struck a nerve.
This could also be attributed to the stories associated with the two, as sources claim that Lanez assaulted Megan after a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s home in 2020. The two reportedly argued at the party. On the journey back, while Megan demanded to be let out of the car, Lanez opened fire, harming her in the process.
The rapper was convicted of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and negligent discharge of the firearm, leading to a 10-year prison sentence.
Reportedly obtained bodycam footage suggests that Lanez didn’t intentionally fire the gun at Megan. But the supposedly new evidence isn’t enough to overturn the conviction.
Given the broader context, it is easy to see why Thompson was bothered by the question. When considering the kind of media backlash and social media vitriol his partner has faced after the traumatic experience, especially with Lanez’s fans demanding “justice” for him, the Mavs guard was well within his rights to be upset.
Regardless, it appears that Thompson is protecting his peace at the moment. Given that he and Megan appear to be in a good place with regard to their relationship, he has every reason to take things at his own pace.
