Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion hard launch their relationship
Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion are officially a couple.
Rumors had been swirling about a relationship between the Dallas Mavericks star and rap icon the last few days after the latter posted a poolside Instagram series that featured Thompson in the background. On Saturday, Thompson returned the favor with a series of photos on his Instagram featuring the two getting close and personal.
That was the final confirmation needed after TMZ reported the two were dating. Scroll through and see for yourself.
The NBA season is still months away, and Megan isn't on tour at the moment, so it's anyone's guess where the two may make their public debut. In the meantime, fans will have to keep following along on social media — and paying extra attention to who is in the background of their posts.
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