NBA players attend Jordan brand basketball tournament in China

Jayson Tatum, Paolo Banchero, and Jared McCain traveled to China this week to represent the Jordan brand. The three Duke alumni attended a one-on-one basketball tournament hosted by the company called The One. They were joined at the event by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle. While in China, the players engaged in the promotional event for the brand. Tatum, a veteran Jordan athlete, has maintained a mentorship with Banchero, while McCain and Castle share a history from their time representing Team USA at the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Championship. The players have competed against each other in recent postseason series, including the 2025 playoffs when the Celtics played the Magic and the Western Conference Finals where the Spurs faced the Thunder. These interactions highlight the ongoing connections between former collegiate teammates and professional peers during the NBA offseason.

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