LA Clippers star James Harden posted an emotional message for his fans in Asia, expressing gratitude for the support during his tour of China. His girlfriend, Paije Speights, expressed her happiness over the love Harden has received overseas.
Sharing a post on Instagram, the player wrote an emotional note to his supporters, thanking them for the warm welcome.
" You guys never cease to amaze me, every time feels like the first time 🇨🇳 I just hope you know the love is reciprocated. Let’s enjoy the rest of this trip! #Uno," he captioned the post.
The post received many reactions, including from Paije Speights, who shared her support in the comments.
"The biggest," she wrote.
After his $81.5 million extension with the Clippers, James Harden went to China for his annual tour of Adidas. Dubbed the Uno Fest, the seven-day long event celebrates the launch of his ninth signature shoe, the Harden Vol. 9.
Harden started his tour of China on August 2 in Guangzhou and is all set to visit Foshan before wrapping things on August 6 in Shenzhen. In his Instagram post, he shared pictures from Guangzhou, where he interacted with fans during the meet-and-greet events.
Thousands of fans gathered to catch one glimpse of the former MVP, donning his jersey from stops in OKC, Houston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Harden also posted pictures from his visit to a Shaolin institute, where he wore a traditional outfit and participated in cultural activities.
Paije Speights showers love on James Harden
Paije Speights gave a peek into the NBA player's tour of China by sharing screenshots from their FaceTime calls. James Harden seemed to keep her updated about everything, with Speights posting a couple of snippets of their long-distance chats on Instagram.
Harden will continue his tour across China this week, with the final day of the event set for August 6.