Klay Thompson’s parents, Mychal and Julie Thompson, provided the genetic blueprint for his NBA success, welcoming him on February 8, 1990, as documented by People Magazine on July 30, 2025. The former Portland Trailblazer, Spur, and Laker, Mychal Thompson, instilled a clear philosophy in his son, yet reportedly never pressured him. Instead, he simply offered straight-ahead feedback. Klay Thompson was candid about the benefit of having a father who wouldn't hold back. Speaking to The New York Times in 2014, he said,“He's always told me since I was about 17 that I could make the N.B.A. if I just stayed humble and worked hard.”The crucial element of the relationship was the unfiltered dialogue.“He won't cupcake around if I'm not doing something right. He's one of the most blunt people you’ll ever meet — he'll tell you like it is,” added Klay.Klay Thompson has also given Julie Thompson credit for her consistent and quiet support. Following his fourth NBA championship in October 2022, Klay ensured his mother was recognized during the ring ceremony." I just want to send a special shout-out to my mother, I know she's watching, she couldn't be here tonight. I love you mom, thanks for everything. I love you," he shared.The Thompson family’s tendency to make news, however, recently shifted from the basketball court to the dinner table. The reason: Mychal Thompson publicly praised Megan Thee Stallion’s cooking after she hosted the family for Thanksgiving.How ‘Megan Thee Chef’ won over Klay Thompson and his family:Gold House 4th Annual Gold Gala - Press Carpet - Source: GettyThe first Thanksgiving together always sets a tone, and Megan Thee Stallion definitely went all in. The rapper not only celebrated the holiday with Klay Thompson and his family but also personally cooked the meal, including the turkey and a number of essential sides, according to The Sporting News. The pressure was palpable. Megan confessed to her followers on Instagram that she felt anxious prepping the dressing and mac and cheese.“I was really nervous, ‘cause I was like, ‘Dang, I’m really finna cook for my man and his whole family.' I hope they love this because I got to show them that I really love they son!” she explained. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe final verdict came from the highest source: Klay's father, Mychal Thompson. Speaking on ESPN LA, Mychal offered a review quoted by Hollywood Unlocked that cemented Megan’s place in the family's holiday rotation.“The Thanksgiving dinner was the best Thanksgiving food I’ve ever eaten. Megan Thee Stallion should be Megan Thee Chef,” he stated."That’s how good the food was. It was unbelievable. She went out of her way to make sure everybody was well-fed. We had to take tons of bags home. There were so many leftovers. So, our guests had to take home. And it was one of the best Thanksgivings we ever had, thanks to Megan," he added.The family bonding didn't end with the leftovers. Megan later sat courtside alongside Klay Thompson's mom, Julie. Showing appreciation for the woman who hosted the gathering, Megan praised her mother-in-law-to-be, saying,“Well, Miss Julie was the star of the show. Miss Julie is the hostess with the mostest.”The real reason Megan Thee Stallion is happy with NBA star Klay Thompson:Celebrity Sightings In New York City - July 16, 2025 - Source: GettyThe whispered speculation finally ended in New York City, when Megan Thee Stallion used the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala not just as a night for charity, but as the perfect stage for the ultimate hard launch of her relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson, Elle reported. The pair were notably affectionate during their joint red carpet debut, signaling their romance was officially public.The most revealing details came not from the photos, but from Megan’s interview with Page Six, where she credited Klay Thompson's character as the foundation of their happiness. She described a dynamic she had never experienced:“I have never dated somebody so kind.”The discovery of genuine decency made this relationship stand out dramatically.“This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy.”Her feelings were unmistakable:“I just never dated somebody like him before, and I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side, and he feels the same way about me.”This newfound comfort offered a contrast to her professional life. The previous September, the rapper spoke to Billboard about the armor she often felt obligated to wear as Megan Thee Stallion, even while maintaining that her on- and off-stage selves were the same person. The public Megan needed to:“go onstage and get in that mode.”The private Megan, she said, could:"Watch anime all I want. I can play with my puppies, I can talk on the phone with my cousin, I could be with my best friends in peace. I don’t have to worry about being too strong. I could just be me.”Thompson’s presence now allowed that less armored self to thrive.