The NBA and pop culture worlds collided with a bang when former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson and Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion confirmed their romance. The typically private Thompson sent fans into a frenzy by sharing a post featuring Megan on his Instagram, officially going public with their relationship. Since then, the couple has been turning heads, sharing glimpses of their chemistry through joint workout videos posted to Megan’s massive 32.7 million Instagram followers.
But not everyone is cheering for this high-profile duo. On a recent episode of his podcast, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal dropped a bombshell, delivering a scathing take on the couple’s future. When asked how long he thought Thompson and Megan’s relationship would last, Shaq didn’t hold back. “Six weeks,” he declared bluntly, doubling down with unwavering confidence when pressed for clarification.
Shaquille O’Neal Says Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion Won’t Last https://t.co/kjC96GCGBE
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 21, 2025
The comment sparked a firestorm online, with fans and followers slamming O’Neal for his dismissive and disrespectful prediction. Social media erupted with criticism, as many felt Shaq was unfairly casting doubt on what appears to be a blossoming romance. The couple’s workout videos paint a different picture—Thompson, gearing up for his 13th NBA season and second with the Dallas Mavericks, looks focused and in sync with Megan, who brings her signature energy to their shared training sessions.
Megan Thee Stallion to PageSix about Klay Thompson:
“I have never dated somebody so kind…This is my first relationship where l’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy…I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels… pic.twitter.com/vWVorpEmhC
— Stallion Hub (@stallion_hub) July 17, 2025
Despite Shaq’s skepticism, Thompson and Megan seem unfazed, letting their chemistry speak for itself. As Thompson prepares to take the court alongside rising star Cooper Flagg, who’s ready to feed him open looks from the wing, the Mavericks are shaping up to be a playoff contender if they can stay healthy. Meanwhile, Megan continues to dominate the music scene, proving this power couple is thriving in the spotlight.
Whether their love story defies Shaq’s harsh prediction remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion are making waves, and the world is watching.