"Very lovely lady”: Klay Thompson’s dad gives stamp of approval to Mavericks star’s romance with Megan Thee Stallion

Klay Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion has been a headline grabber. On Friday, his father, Mychal Thompson, spoke openly about the Dallas Mavericks guard’s romance and left little room for doubt about how he feels. His comments offered rare insight into how warmly the Grammy-winning artist has been received behind the scenes.Cameras caught up with the former NBA champion, who praised Megan not only as a partner but also as someone who made a lasting impression at home. While fans speculate about where the relationship could head, Mychal’s showed that the duo is going strong, and he is supportive of their relationship. Further, the senior Thompson showered praise on Stallion for her astonishing cooking abilities.Mychal Thompson candidly expressed his approval. Asked about Megan Thee Stallion, he described her as a “very nice lady” and later added that she is a “very lovely lady.” When questions turned toward the future, including the idea of marriage, he simply said, “I don't know, it's up to them, gotta ask them that.”Of course, the relationship belongs to Klay and Megan, and his role remains one of encouragement rather than influence.On top of that, the senior Thompson also praised Megan’s cooking. “Best I ever had in my life,” he said while praising her barbecue baked beans. "Nobody could ever cook as good as my mother, but man, Megan is a chef."During Thanksgiving, she took charge of the kitchen and prepared the entire holiday meal. Mychal later shared his reaction during an ESPN Los Angeles appearance.“The Thanksgiving dinner was the best Thanksgiving food I’ve ever eaten,” he said. “That’s how good the food was. It was unbelievable. She went out of her way to make sure everybody was well-fed.”He also highlighted one dish in particular when speaking later.Megan admitted she felt pressure going into the day.“I was really nervous because I was like, 'Dang, I'm really finna cook for my man and his whole family,'” she said. “I hope they love this because to show them that I really love their son.”Megan’s Thanksgiving performance led to a nickname, “Megan Thee Stallion should be Megan Thee Chef,” he said.Megan also shared her thoughts after receiving a warm welcome from Klay’s dad. “I’m glad that I got the stamp of approval from the father. But Ms. Julie was my number one stamp of approval,” she said.Although the duo is yet to share their future plans, they are going strong.