NBA Superstars Have Nicknames In China (Full List)

Klay Thompson — “The Buddha”

Thompson’s nickname comes from his short, curly hair which reminds the Chinese of Buddha’s hairstyle in Chinese art.

Carmelo Anthony — “Melon”

Anthony earned the nickname “Melon,” because his American nickname “Melo” sounds like the English word, “Melon” which they translated into Chinese.