Tristan Thompson knows a thing or two about messy public breakups. The former NBA star recently sat down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay and offered some unfiltered advice to Klay Thompson following his explosive split from Megan Thee Stallion. And his message was simple: say nothing.
“I think don’t say anything,” Tristan told Sharpe. “Don’t say anything. I think the worst thing you could do is feed into the beast. Like if you speak up, you give it more legs.” Tristan knows exactly how that feels. He’s been the target of relentless media scrutiny after his on-again, off-again relationship with Khloé Kardashian played out in public for years. He admitted he learned the hard way that staying quiet was the only real defense.
“You had a relationship with someone, an artist, it didn’t work out,” Tristan continued. “If she wants to say something, let her do whatever she wants to do. You keep your mouth quiet. And honestly, as a man, keep your mouth quiet.” He referenced his own mistakes, saying he never publicly defended himself because “it’s just not what we do”.
The timing of his advice is no coincidence. In April 2026, Megan Thee Stallion announced she was ending things with the four-time NBA champion after nearly a year together. She didn’t hold back either, posting on Instagram Stories that Klay had been “cheating,” played house with her family, and then got “cold feet” when it came to commitment. She also claimed he subjected her to “HORRIBLE mood swings” during the Dallas Mavericks’ uneven season.
Tristan emphasized that Klay should focus on enjoying his personal time and offseason hobbies, like fishing, rather than getting caught up in the media cycle. As for Klay? He’s been largely silent, spending his summer on his boat. If Tristan’s advice is any indication, that silence might be the smartest move he’s made yet.
