Klay Thompson is making it clear that some topics are off-limits.
The Dallas Mavericks star was caught on video in New York City this week, firmly shutting down a fan who brought up Canadian rapper Tory Lanez — the man convicted of shooting Thompson’s current partner, Megan Thee Stallion.
The brief clip, which quickly spread across social media, shows Thompson walking solo down a Manhattan sidewalk, wearing headphones, when a man with a phone camera trails him and asks, “Bro, how do you feel about Tory Lanez coming home?”
Caught off guard, Thompson repeats the question to ensure he heard correctly. Once he does, the four-time NBA champion responds sharply:
“Bro, get away from me,” before walking away without looking back.
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Thompson’s strong reaction comes just weeks after he and Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion went public with their relationship in July. The couple has been spotted together at several off-season events, and their romance has quickly become a hot topic online.
But the mention of Lanez — Megan’s former partner and the man who was sentenced in 2023 to 10 years in prison for shooting her in 2020 — crossed a line. Though Lanez remains incarcerated at California Men’s Colony, online rumors falsely suggested that he had been released early this week — a claim the fan referenced with the phrase “coming home.”
Once the clip surfaced, social media users defended Thompson, applauding the athlete for handling the situation.
“Corny and disrespectful,” one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote of the fan’s approach. “He did the right thing walking away.”
Others noted that the cameraman appeared to follow Thompson for several blocks before asking the question — something many called “borderline harassment.”
“You get a rare chance to talk to Klay Thompson, and that’s the question you go with?” another fan commented. “Wild.”
Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted on multiple felony counts, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm and negligent discharge. His parole eligibility won’t begin until 2029, and absent a successful appeal or sentence reduction, he will remain in prison until at least 2033.
Though just a few words, Thompson’s response spoke volumes. And judging by the outpouring of support online, fans agree: some things are better left unsaid.
