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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mavericks' Klay Thompson's father's 2 word reaction to Megan Thee Stallion dating rumors
The post Mavericks' Klay Thompson's father's 2 word reaction to Megan Thee Stallion dating rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints. Rumors about Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion set the internet ablaze this week after fans spotted what appeared to be the Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter in the background of the rapper's latest Instagram post, per Yahoo. But the buzz didn't quite reach one of the most important people in Klay's life: his dad. During a recent episode of Mason & Ireland, John Ireland brought up the alleged romance to Mychal Thompson, the former Lakers center and longtime NBA commentator. Ireland teased, 'You might be able to meet Megan Thee Stallion.' Mychal's now-viral response? 'Who's that?' Ireland, shocked, repeated her name. Still, no recognition. 'I've never heard of her,' Mychal admitted flatly, triggering laughter in the studio. Co-host Steve Mason then asked how he felt about Klay's dating habits, particularly when it comes to celebrities. Mychal shrugged it off with fatherly realism: 'Man, it's his life, what can I do.' Later in the segment, the hosts showed him a photo of Megan Thee Stallion. After glancing at it, Mychal offered a diplomatic take: 'She seems nice.' That was all he needed to say. The former NBA champ even pulled out his phone mid-show to look up her net worth and asked if she's on Beyoncé's level. He learned Megan is reportedly worth $30 million and seemed surprised, joking that the whole thing might just be internet hype. 'This could all just be overblown. You know the internet,' he said around the 12-minute mark. For now, there's no confirmation that Klay Thompson is actually dating Megan. The speculation began after the Grammy winner posted poolside bikini photos, where a man in the background resembled the Mavericks star. Neither party has commented publicly. Whether or not there's any fire to this smoke, Mychal's reaction was pure dad-mode — uninterested in the headlines, focused only on what makes his son happy. Related: Giannis hits Speed with surprise Michael Jordan meeting warning Related: Joe Mazzulla wants to start a business that allows people to re-enact bin Laden raid
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Klay Thompson's Dad Predicts Which Team LeBron James Will Retire With
Klay Thompson's Dad Predicts Which Team LeBron James Will Retire With originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's been a lot of speculation about whether LeBron James is happy with his situation in Los Angeles. Advertisement The four-time NBA MVP and arguably the greatest player ever has shown he still has it at age 40, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this past season with the Lakers. Competing for another NBA championship remains James' main focus. But after the 6-foot-9 forward picked up his $52.6 million player option for next season, comments from his agent, Rich Paul, on Sunday raised some questions about whether that can happen in LA. "LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career." Meanwhile, Sportskeeda's Mark Medina interviewed two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson, the father of Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. The former Laker himself weighed in on James' future, predicting which team he will retire with. Advertisement "I expect him to be there the whole season," Thompson told Medina. "I would be shocked if he asks out or if he is moved. I expect him to retire as a Laker." Former NBA player Mychal Thompson (left) and his son, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Thompson played 12 seasons in the NBA, including five with the Lakers from 1986-91. That stretch fell during the "Showtime" era, and he won both of his championships with the team during that time. As for James, it's unclear exactly when he'll retire, but turning 41 next season suggests it's not far off. Related: Bronny James Responds to Speculation About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Related: LeBron James Wakes Up to Bad News on Monday Morning This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
NBA star Klay Thompson suffers heartbreaking personal loss
NBA star Klay Thompson has suffered a heartbreaking personal loss after his team failed to make it to the postseason. The 35-year-old's beloved dog, Rocco, who has been by his side throughout his entire NBA career, has passed away at age 13. Thompson's father, Mychal, announced the devastating news of the English bulldog's death during an appearance on the 'Mason & Ireland' radio show Wednesday. 'As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, "Hail fellow well met,"' Thompson said. 'We had to put Rocco, Klay's dog, down over the weekend.' Mychal shared that Rocco was put down on Saturday but insisted that 'it was time.' 'We were all sad, but Rocco had a great, long life,' he added. 'So today's game is dedicated to the memory of our service men and women, and to Rocco.' Rocco shared his own slice of the limelight over the years as his owner rocketed to NBA stardom after Thompson adopted him in his rookie year. Thompson, who spent his first 13 seasons in the league with the Golden State Warriors before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, even referred to the pet as his 'son.' Rocco had his own Instagram page, which featured several snaps of the pup and the four-time NBA champion. 'My first memory of Rocco is picking him up from the breeder at the time in the valley. And he was just a little puppy,' Thompson told last year. Now, he's a big all grown bulldog and great companion. He loves me unconditionally and I feel the same about him.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mychal Thompson makes outlandish Cooper Flagg, Lakers prediction
Mychal Thompson makes outlandish Cooper Flagg, Lakers prediction On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks stunned the NBA by winning the draft lottery and therefore the right to take Cooper Flagg, the Duke University freshman phenom, with the No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft. It was a huge piece of serendipity for a franchise that had been beleaguered ever since it had sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for the bargain basement price of Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one future first-round draft pick. Fans and pundits alike have been lambasting the franchise ever since, and shortly after the trade, it suffered several injuries to key players and ended up missing the playoffs. Now, assuming they do take Flagg, the Mavericks should have a bright immediate and long-term future, even though star guard Kyrie Irving will miss at least the first half of next season due to a torn ACL. Flagg is a do-everything 6-foot-9 forward who excels on both ends of the floor and has been compared by some to Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. Former Lakers big man and two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson predicted in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Dallas will trade Flagg to the Lakers in five years. This was an obvious dig at the Mavs for sending Doncic to L.A. after Doncic had spent six-and-a-half seasons with them. Thompson is a known jokester, so one has to assume he posted that comment at least partly in jest. This time, however, the Mavs appear to have a strong team, at least on paper, starting with Davis and Irving (when he returns). That cast includes big men Daniel Gafford (who has been mentioned as a trade candidate for L.A.) and Dereck Lively II and forward P.J. Washington Jr. At the very least, Lively, Washington and Christie can be building blocks around Flagg for the next five-plus years even after Davis and Irving have moved on.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Klay's father states son is ‘stuck in purgatory' with Mavericks
Klay's father states son is 'stuck in purgatory' with Mavericks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks are headed in a completely different direction than the Warriors right now. The former Golden State guard signed a free-agent contract with Dallas last offseason, and it's safe to say his 2024-25 NBA season has not gone the way he hoped it would. Just take his father, Mychal's, word for it. Mychal Thompson (@champagnennuts) spoke on his son Klay's experience in Dallas since the Luka trade. — ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) March 6, 2025 'No, no not at all,' Mychal Thompson said Thursday on ESPN Los Angeles' 'Mason & Ireland' show when a caller brought up Klay not expecting the Mavericks' season to unfold the way it has when he signed. 'He thought with Luka [Dončić] and Kyrie he had a chance to get back to the Finals. Obviously Luka left. When I told him [Anthony Davis] is coming, you still got a chance to get to the Finals because AD's that good. Then he's hurt. And then [Daniel] Gafford got hurt and then [Dereck] Lively got hurt. 'So yeah, Klay is stuck in purgatory right now, and if they hang on to the 10th seed, that will be the story of the year in the NBA. Because I think they're going to lose 10 in a row.' The unfortunate series of events, to put it lightly, that the Mavericks and their fans have experienced this season, including the stunning Dončić trade and the injuries to Davis, Gafford, Lively and now Irving, have presented Dallas (32-31) a very difficult path back to the playoffs this season. However, if the Mavericks were to get some of their injured stars back down the stretch, Mychal Thompson believes they still have a chance to make it through the NBA Play-In Tournament. 'If you get AD back, if you get the other two bigs back, you've got a chance at least to get to the first round and to try and get out of it,' Thompson said. 'But without Kyrie, they can forget about going to the Finals.' That's fair. Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast
