Megan Thee Stallion and Julie Thompson, the mother of NBA star Klay Thompson, became the center of attention during the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Black Friday game.
While the Lakers secured a 129–119 win behind a huge 38-point night from Austin Reaves and 35 from Luka Doncic, it was this unexpected pairing that kept social media buzzing.
The moment stood out as Megan and Julie Thompson looked very comfortable with each other, something many fans didn't expect to see so soon after Megan spent Thanksgiving with Klay Thompson's family.
The NBA posted a photo of them sitting side-by-side courtside.
The photo showed the rapper flashing a peace sign while Julie Thompson smiled warmly beside her. Almost instantly, fans began calling them a duo they hoped to see more often.
"Meg and her mother-in-law for me," one excited viewer even wrote, reacting to how close they appeared in the snapshot.
Another comment summed up the tone of the night: "Klay's mama looks good! And Meg is 🔥🔥🔥."
Part of the buzz came from how different, yet equally striking, the two women looked sitting next to each other.
Julie Thompson arrived in an elegant courtside look: a cream blazer layered over a neat white blouse, paired with sleek black pants and sharp metallic silver mules. Her gold jewelry was simple, and her blue clutch rested neatly on her lap. Her shoulder-length hair fell in soft waves, giving her a polished and confident presence.
Beside her, Megan delivered the bold fashion that fans expect. She wore a black cropped tank with light blue denim jeans and bright orange lace-up boots that laced up to her knees.
Megan's Hermès Birkin bag, covered in black-and-orange checkered print, sat on the floor next to her as she playfully made a pout at the camera. Her curly hair flowed freely down her back, and oversized sunglasses sat on her head like a crown.
One fan joked that the image was giving "she always wanted a daughter," while another wrote, "The Thompsons," with hearts, celebrating the two women appearing united.
Some viewers said the courtside picture made them "so happy for Meg," with one comment noting, "Klay's mom loves her!! So sweet and endearing!!"
Many fans joked that they were already picturing Megan as part of the Thompson family, with one comment calling the moment simply: "Megan and Klay mom😍😍 The Thompsons🥰."
The courtside appearance came just one day after Megan went viral for the Thanksgiving dinner she prepared for Klay Thompson's family. In a lighthearted Instagram video, she walked fans through her cooking, whispering because Klay Thompson was still "in a food coma."
She also admitted she was "really nervous" cooking for his entire family but wanted the dinner to feel special.
Her effort earned a glowing 10/10 rating from Klay Thompson and a sweet compliment from his father, Mychal Thompson.
Even with major storylines on the court, like Austin Reaves' 38-point explosion, Doncic's double-double and Anthony Davis' return to L.A., the courtside snapshot became its own headline.
For a night meant to highlight NBA Cup action, the unexpected connection between a rap superstar and an NBA mom ended up creating one of the most refreshing entertainment moments of the holiday weekend.
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