Just when you thought the line between the NBA and the entertainment world couldn’t get blurrier, it does—again. From courtside dates with actresses to full-blown romances with singers and now rappers, these players are doing more than just dunking—they’re diving headfirst into Hollywood. And as we were still wrapping our heads around Donovan Mitchell’s engagement to singer-actress Coco Jones, guess who popped back into the spotlight? Yep, her ex and the Dallas star, Klay Thompson, and his latest Instagram post have everyone talking.

Klay Thompson is officially off the market. The four-time NBA champ was vacationing in the Bahamas, where a seemingly casual Instagram post turned into a full-blown relationship reveal with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. First came the soft clues: him standing by “Mychal Thompson Boulevard,” then a mystery woman with Megan’s exact nails, hair, and even matching Instagram backgrounds. Fans pieced it all together, and then came the clincher—a hand-holding shot and TMZ’s confirmation.

And just when fans thought the Bahamas reveal was peak romance, Klay and Megan Thee Stallion took things one step further—by hitting the red carpet together. But it wasn’t just the glam that caught attention; it was what Megan told PageSix about her man. “I have never dated somebody so kind… This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy,” she said. “I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.” Now that’s love, loud and clear.

The couple stepped out together at Megan’s first-ever Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on July 16. Megan stunned in a black halter-neck gown with a dramatic silver belt detail, while Klay kept it timeless in a black-and-white tux. But the night wasn’t just about the glitz. The gala was held to support women, children, seniors, and underserved communities, with programs focused on education, housing, health, and more—honoring the legacy of Megan’s late parents, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas.

Speaking with PEOPLE, Megan opened up about what the night meant to her. “I feel like they can see what I’m doing right now,” she said. “I feel like they’re looking down on me from heaven, and I feel like they’re like, ‘Yes, daughter!’ I feel like my momma’s so happy.” And then she added, “I feel like she is clapping. I feel like my great-grandma is so happy. I feel like my daddy is like, ‘this is exactly what I knew my child was gonna do.’ I feel like they’re super proud.”

Klay Thompson gushes over Megan Thee Stallion’s big night

When it comes to how Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson first crossed paths, Megan’s not ready to spill all the details just yet—but she did give fans just enough to let the guessing games begin. “Oh, we met and it was such a meet cute it was like a f——- movie,” she told PEOPLE, grinning. “I won’t tell you how and I won’t tell you when, but it was a movie that he’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life.” And just like that, the internet had its next obsession: trying to decode exactly what kind of rom-com moment brought this unexpected couple together.

Klay, meanwhile, wasn’t shy about how proud he was to stand beside Megan at her Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala. “Well, it feels incredible because Megan is such a special person and she inspires so many around the world. I’ve seen it firsthand,” he told Us Weekly. “This is just another incredible feat of hers—to be able to give back, create a foundation, and raise a ton of money for those in need. And I’m honored to be here by her side.” He even took a moment to reflect on Megan’s late parents, adding, “I would have loved to meet Holly and Joe. I know both of them would be so proud of their only daughter because of what—not only what she’s been able to accomplish, what she’s also going to continue to do.”

And Megan? She knows exactly what her parents would’ve thought of Klay. “I feel like my mom would’ve been like, ‘Wow, you finally picked a nice man!’” she laughed, speaking to Us. “We kissed a lot of frogs, but now we got a real prince! I feel like they would be very proud. My dad would be very happy.” From heartfelt praise to playful confessions, the two made it clear: this isn’t just a summer fling—it’s something real.