The basketball world loves a hot take, but Shaquille O’Neal just dropped one that has everyone talking. As Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion bask in their newfound romance, the Big Diesel delivered his verdict with trademark bluntness: this relationship has an expiration date, and it’s coming fast.
Why Does Shaq Think Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion Won’t Make It?
On The Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal didn’t mince words when discussing the Mavericks sharpshooter and Grammy-winning rapper’s relationship. With co-host Adam Lefkoe and boxing legend Mike Tyson joining the conversation, Shaq made his bold prediction about the couple’s longevity.
“Six weeks,” O’Neal stated matter-of-factly when asked about how long he expects the relationship to last.
Lefkoe pressed him further, asking, “You don’t see it lasting into fall?” Shaq’s response came with his signature straight-faced delivery: “The line is six weeks… Six weeks.”
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While Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion continue generating buzz with their public appearances and social media posts, O’Neal’s prediction raises questions. Though he didn’t elaborate on his reasoning, the demanding nature of both their careers could factor into his assessment.
Tyson offered a contrasting perspective during the podcast discussion. “Listen, man, she got shot for that (expletive),” the boxing legend said. “That might be lasting a long time. You know, six weeks ain’t nothing. She got shot for it so you got to give her some credit, right? You got to give her a little credit that she might have some staying power with that (expletive).”
How Did Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion Go Public?
The couple made their relationship official last week during a glamorous New York appearance. Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion walked hand-in-hand at Gotham Hall for the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, confidently displaying their connection to the world.
Speaking with Page Six at the event, Megan opened up about her feelings for the NBA star. “I have never dated somebody so kind,” she revealed. “This is my first relationship where l’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy. I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.”
Relationship rumors first sparked earlier this month when Megan posted a bikini photo with Thompson visible lounging in the background. Fans debated whether it was actually the Mavericks guard, but he later confirmed the speculation by posting his own carousel of images from their relationship.
Those pictures showed the couple holding hands and sharing intimate moments during their Bahamas getaway. The “Savage” rapper also gave fans another glimpse into their romance through a now-deleted TikTok featuring a Labubu doll that “her man” had gifted her. She sat in his lap during the video while Thompson mumbled playfully in the background as she shushed him.
Beyond their social media presence, the pair was spotted enjoying a cozy dinner at NYC’s Carbone last Tuesday. They left the restaurant hand-in-hand, looking happy and completely absorbed in each other’s company as they headed to their car.
Despite O’Neal’s skeptical timeline, Thompson and Megan appear genuinely smitten with each other. Their public displays of affection and heartfelt comments suggest they’re not concerned with outside predictions. Only time will reveal whether Shaq’s six-week forecast proves accurate or if this NBA-hip hop romance has more staying power than the Hall of Famer expects.
