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Bronny James' Girlfriend's Father Mocked Klay Thompson's Relationship, Faces Backlash
14 Nov
Summary
- Dondre Whitfield, father of Bronny James' girlfriend, laughed at ex-NBA player's sexist comments about Klay Thompson
- Klay Thompson responded, calling the remarks "disgusting and disturbing"
- Fans slammed Whitfield for supporting the insensitive commentary
In November 2025, Dondre Whitfield, the father of Bronny James' girlfriend Parker Whitfield, found himself at the center of a controversy after reacting to former NBA player Jason Williams' insensitive comments about Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion.
During a recent episode of the "Hoopin N Hollerin" podcast, Williams directly blamed Thompson's girlfriend, Megan Thee Stallion, for the NBA star's inconsistent performance. Whitfield responded with a series of laughing emojis, drawing significant backlash from Thompson's fans.
Klay Thompson himself took to Instagram to address the situation, calling Williams' remarks "disgusting and disturbing" and urging him and fellow NBA player Patrick Beverley to "do better." Fans also criticized Whitfield, with some even questioning his support for the "illogical and insensitive commentary" about Megan Thee Stallion.
The controversy has highlighted the ongoing scrutiny and criticism that public figures, especially those associated with high-profile athletes, can face for their reactions to sensitive issues. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Whitfield and the parties involved will respond to the growing public outcry.
