“She inspires so many,” the NBA star said of Megan at her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in NYC.
Klay Thompson is opening up about the woman he loves — and the incredible legacy that helped shape her.
The Golden State Warriors star, 35, and Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, 30, made their official red carpet debut as a couple at the first-ever Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on July 16. The black-tie event honored Megan’s late parents, Joseph Pete Jr. and Holly Thomas, and raised more than $1.2 million to support underserved communities.
Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly at the event, Thompson offered a rare glimpse into their relationship — and his profound admiration for the woman beside him.
“I would’ve loved to meet Holly and Joe,” Thompson said, referring to Megan’s parents. “I believe they would be incredibly proud of their only daughter for what she has accomplished and what she will continue to do.”
He continued,
“She has never confined herself to limitations and consistently inspires many around the world. It feels amazing because Megan is such a remarkable individual. I’ve witnessed it firsthand.”
The three-time NBA champion praised Megan’s growing philanthropic work through the Pete & Thomas Foundation, calling it “yet another incredible achievement.”
“She’s giving back, building something lasting, and doing it in honor of her parents. That’s powerful,”
For Megan, the night was deeply personal. Her father, Joseph, died when she was just 15. Her mother, Holly, who was also her manager and an artist herself under the name “Holly-Wood,” passed away in 2019 after a battle with a brain tumor.
“I feel like they can see what I’m doing right now,”
Megan told PEOPLE on the red carpet.
“I feel like they’re looking down on me from heaven, and I feel like they’re like, ‘Yes, daughter!’ My daddy especially — I feel like he’s like, ‘This is exactly what I knew my child was gonna do.’ So yeah, I feel like they’re super proud.”
The Pete & Thomas Foundation, which Megan launched in 2022, is named in honor of her parents and focuses on education, housing, health, wellness, and community programs — all values she says were instilled in her from a young age.
Watching Megan carry out that legacy for Thompson has been nothing short of inspiring.
“Her parents live on in everything she does,” he said. “That’s what love looks like.”
