But conspicuously absent from one of the most anticipated comebacks in modern NBA history was a shoe drop, or really just a meaningful celebration of the moment, from Anta Sports, the Chinese sports apparel company that sponsors Golden State’s resurrected Splash Brother.
In 2015, Thompson first signed with Anta. Two years later, he re-upped with a lucrative 10-year, $80 million contract. He spoke about the agreement with some uncharacteristic hyperbole, indicating he had big plans for how the shoe would enhance his brand. "I knew with Anta, I would have so much input creatively,” Thompson said. “I was going to hopefully be the Michael Jordan… of Anta.