Thompson, Washington, Exum, Kleber and Edwards did not participate in Sunday’s Fan Jam, while Doncic and Irving served as head coaches of their respective practice squads. Fans expressed their anticipation to see Thompson twice during the open practice by chanting “WE WANT KLAY!”

Thompson has been an Anta signature athlete since 2015 and is expected to introduce his 10th signature model, the KT X, later this fall. Irving's first signature shoe with Anta, the Kai 1, debuted this spring.