After weeks of criticism for blaming his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion for his decline on the court, Klay Thompson finally spoke up — and his words left the world speechless.

Without anger, without justification, Klay appeared in the interview with a calm gaze and a warm voice, sharing about the woman at the center of all the gossip.

“I grew up so much with her,” Klay said slowly. “Megan is not only someone who makes me smile, she is someone who makes me understand myself — about patience, compassion, and being yourself.”

Those words echoed in the quiet space. The host was silent for a few seconds, not knowing what to say, while netizens exploded.

Instantly, the phrase “I’ve grown up more with her” trended worldwide. Fans of both men re-shared the interview video, with millions of comments flooding in:

“This is not a statement, this is a love poem.”

“Klay is not defending Megan, he is honoring her.”

A source close to the NBA star added:

“He has been under a lot of pressure, but instead of responding, Klay chose to talk about love and growth. That is why people admire him more than ever.”

Megan Thee Stallion, who has remained silent throughout, is said to have watched the interview as soon as it aired. According to a friend of hers, Megan “cried and smiled at the same time,” because she knew that, amid all the noise, Klay still chose to talk about gratitude.

A major entertainment site wrote:

“No one expected Klay Thompson – who was once considered cold and quiet – to share so deeply. His words not only defended Megan, but also redefined what it means to love maturely in the spotlight.”

Amidst the criticism, Klay did not lose his composure. He only added a short sentence before ending the conversation:

“Sometimes, you don’t need anyone to understand you – just someone who believes you’re trying.”

And with that, Klay Thompson once again silenced the world — not because of his legendary three-point shot, but because of the way he spoke about love.