Klay Thompson Returns to China, Eats Noodles, and Loses to a Little Girl in Pop-A-Shot

In the summer of 2017, during a promotional tour for Anta—the shoe company he endorses—Klay Thompson turned into "China Klay." Now, during another go-round in China, that character is back.

Cary Edmondson
Image via USA Today Sports
USA Today Sports

In the summer of 2017, during a promotional tour for Anta—the shoe and apparel company he endorses—Klay Thompson transformed into "China Klay." Now, during another go-round in China, that beloved character is back.

Thompson had promised China Klay was on the way.

He hasn't disappointed, providing consistent entertainment throughout the trip. For starters, a girl absolutely smoked him in Pop-a-Shot. Who could compete with her? This girl is a legend.

He did some drumming.

He went in on a bowl of noodles, enjoying them so much that he picked one up off the table.

And, naturally, there has been plenty of dancing.

Thompson is beloved in China.

Klay is celebrating his third title in four years, and clearly he is living his best life. May China Klay live forever.

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