The Dallas Mavericks’ media day had its fair share of basketball talk, but it also featured a question that went well beyond the court. A reporter asked Klay Thompson whether his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion would affect his growth as a player and person. The four-time NBA champion, however, quickly shut it down.
“I’m not going to talk about that. But I will say that every summer doesn’t change for me, because I know what it takes to go the distance, and there’s really no such thing as an offseason. The summertime is just as strenuous as the season, and you have to train as if you’re going to play 100 games a year. And that’s what I do.”
It was a blunt reminder that while fans and media may be fascinated by Klay Thompson’s personal life, his attention is firmly on basketball. At 35 years old and entering his 15th NBA season, Thompson is focused on setting ambitious goals with the Mavericks.
The speculation surrounding Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion began in the offseason, when the two were spotted together in public. Videos and posts quickly went viral, including footage of the pair at an awards show and a clip of Megan sitting on Thompson’s lap. The attention only grew from there, making his media day response even more pointed: basketball first, gossip later.
Rather than address his personal life, Thompson focused on his work ethic and goals for the upcoming campaign. Now in his 15th season, the four-time champion has his sights set on both personal and team accomplishments.
For the Mavericks, Thompson’s role will be critical. Dallas is already managing without Kyrie Irving, who is still rehabbing from a torn ACL after averaging 24.7 points per game last season. Anthony Davis anchors the interior while rookie Cooper Flagg is expected to inject youthful energy, but the Western Conference leaves little margin for error. Thompson’s ability to stay healthy and shoot efficiently will determine how far Dallas can go.
Last season, Klay Thompson averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 41.2% from the field and 39.1% from deep. Though no longer the explosive scorer of his Golden State days, he remains one of the NBA’s most dangerous shooters when he finds rhythm. The Mavericks are banking on that reliability to keep their spacing intact while Irving recovers.
For Thompson, legacy remains the priority. With four championships already to his name, his goals are no longer about proving himself but about cementing his place in history and chasing another title. He’s determined to add to the Mavericks’ trophy case, and his message was clear: personal life aside, his focus is squarely on the hardwood.
As Dallas prepares to navigate a grueling season in a loaded West, Klay Thompson’s leadership and shooting will be tested. But if media day was any indication, he’s not letting outside noise distract him from the task at hand.
