Klay Thompson: ‘My mind and body are 100 percent ready to get back on the court’

After getting medically cleared to train without any restrictions on his knee, Klay Thompson is ready to return to the court. 

With the launch of his new Anta KT5 signature sneakers on the way, the Golden State Warriors shooting guard recently released a video for his fans in China.

Thompson thanked fans for their support over the past year while he’s been rehabbing his injured knee. The five-time NBA All-Star gave credit to the acupuncture and massage treatment he received from a traditional Chinese hospital for helping his knee feel better. 

During the video, Thompson announced his mind and body and “100% ready to get back on the court.”

Via @NickDePaula on Twitter: 

Today I’m here to announce that my mind and body are 100 percent ready to get back on the court. I can’t wait to play again. And I can’t wait for Anta to release my special shoes on July 11 in China. 

In a video to fans in China, Klay Thompson says, “My mind and body are 100% ready to get back on the court.”

His new Anta KT5 sneaker launch is inspired by his trip last summer to a 400 year-old Chinese medical center in Shanghai and the treatment he received there. pic.twitter.com/yUrt0OFG9S

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) July 7, 2020

In an ode to his recovery, Thompson’s Anta KT5 “TCM” colorway is set to release in China on July 11.

Via @antasportsofficial on Instagram: 

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Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Game 6 of the 2018-2019 NBA Finals, unable to win consecutive championships, and had to start his rehabilitation journey. In September 2019, Klay went to China to launch his KT5 signature shoes and visited a time-honored TCM center with a history of 400 years in Shanghai. Wielding superb medical skills can turn the tide and heal severely injured patients; this process is often called “Miao Shou Hui Chun" in Chinese, which means “Magical Hands”. #ANTA #KeepMoving #KT5TCM

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Now that he’s cleared to train without any restrictions, Thompson is expected to be an on-court participant for all of the Warriors summer activities. With both Thompson and Steph Curry missing significant time during the 2019-20 season, Golden State’s early start to the offseason will give the Splash Brothers a chance to shake off the rust. 

For a more in-depth look into Thompson’s return from injury, the sharpshooter released a short documentary that chronicles his knee rehab.