It started with a blurry figure in the background of Megan Thee Stallion’s Instagram story. Fans didn’t take long to match the silhouette to Klay Thompson. Days later, he confirmed the rumors by posting cozy vacation snaps that included a curly-haired woman many recognized as Megan. Then came the hard launch: Klay’s carousel of affectionate photos made it clear. Just a few days later, they walked the red carpet hand in hand at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York, making it their first official public outing as a couple.

But that wasn’t the only headline they made. According to Media Take Out, Klay reportedly spent $300,000 on Megan for their anniversary, and it wasn’t your typical gift. He rented an entire private island in the Bahamas, complete with a mansion and a private golf course. They even flew in on a Gulfstream 650, which is basically the luxury car of the skies. Klay pushed the standards for all others out there. But surprisingly, he wasn’t the one doing all the showing off.

Turns out, Megan had her own grand gesture. A viral video showed the NBA star flashing a $300,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. He wasn’t shy about where it came from either. “Megan got — gifted me this,” he smiled when someone complimented it. He even started by baiting the compliment by drawing interest to the watch, saying, “The evening has just begun, too, it’s just a little past 8, oh boy, what do we got? We got a night ahead of us.” That’s how much he loved the gift! “What a sweet lady,” he added. While he was just humble bragging, the pride in his eyes, as he showed off the new watch, was clear for all to see.

Later that evening, another clip showed Klay reflecting on what the night meant. When asked how it felt to support Megan, he didn’t hold back: “It feels incredible because Megan’s such a special person and she inspires so many around the world.” He praised her ability to give back and said he knew her parents, Holly and Joe, would be proud. “She’s never allowed herself to be put in a box,” he added, visibly moved. And it seems that the feeling’s mutual.

Klay Thompson joins Megan Thee Stallion in powerful red carpet tribute

It wasn’t just praise from Klay Thompson that left people moved, rather, it was everything this couple chose to stand for that night. The Bahamas reveal may have lit the spark, but what followed showed a deeper connection. While some NBA stars are building brands with flashy pairings, Klay and Megan showed up for something that mattered. And not just each other, but an entire community that Megan has been fiercely protecting.

The crossover between basketball and Hollywood isn’t new, but rarely does it come with this much heart. Just as fans were processing Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones, Klay stepped into his own public chapter, with his ex’s words still echoing across the internet. Yet Klay didn’t look back. Instead, he appeared fully present, supporting Megan at her Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala. It was an event designed to uplift lives and carry the dreams of her late parents forward.

Megan stole the show, but it was not just about her appearance; it was about what she showed up for. Speaking to PEOPLE, she shared, “I feel like they can see what I’m doing right now… they’re looking down on me from heaven.” Then she paused and added, “I feel like my momma’s so happy… I feel like my daddy is like, ‘this is exactly what I knew my child was gonna do.’”

The evening reminded everyone that even in a world obsessed with headlines and rumors, some connections are built on something far stronger. Megan also shared just how happy she is to have found Klay, who showed up to show his support for her and her cause. When she said, “I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.” It seems that the two are deeply in love, and so are the fans watching the two, making big moves, hand-in-hand.