The Warriors star spent the day greeting smiling fans - humans and dogs alike - who waited for hours to buy the new shoes and meet one of the Bay Area's most dynamic duos.
I asked this young @warriors fan how excited she was to meet @KlayThompson -- Her response is everything. More on the “Anta KT5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway Launch Party” tonight at 5 on @abc7newsbayarea ➡️https://t.co/onwSD4YVTd #ABC7Now #DubNation pic.twitter.com/ervKb9vUqw
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) March 2, 2020
Rocco’s friends showed up to the party! Must be on a mission for snacks 🦴 @warriorsshop #antaKT5s #klaythompson pic.twitter.com/AoSWGGnLh8
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Since the shoes were inspired by Thompson's beloved bulldog, lots of Dub Nation dogs showed up to the event.
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With his own cafe, cake pops, and special plush chair, and of course, shoes designed in his honor, Rocco was the clear star of the show.
He sat on his "thrown" relaxing while Thompson signed shoes, jerseys, and even dog clothing for a happy crowd who have missed the Splash Brother this season as he nurses an ACL injury.
Apparently, he's missed them too.
"We just have such a loyal fan base, anytime you can show love it's always an honor for me." - @KlayThompson at today's “Anta KT5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway Launch Party” at @warriorsshop @ChaseCenter ➡️ https://t.co/onwSD4YVTd #ABC7Now #DubNation pic.twitter.com/FQP1yonuN6
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) March 1, 2020
"We just have such a loyal fan base, anytime you can show love it's always an honor for me," he said.
Check out the video above, and this Twitter timeline below, to see all the highlights from the big party:
New Rocco 🐶 shoes dropping from @KlayThompson means the @warriors team store @chasecenter is packed! https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/T5HZRcAAQn
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Royal treatment for Rocco at the #AntaKT5 launch party! That thrown is for him, not @KlayThompson 👑🐶 https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/UOF92DGSAK
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Fans started lining up around 5am for @KlayThompson’s new shoes and to meet the #SplashBrother himself - But some weren’t sure if they were more excited to meet Klay or Rocco 🐶! #AntaRoccos #launchparty https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/Eus4yXxwvV
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Because it’s not a Rocco-themed launch party without his own café and cake pops 🍭 @KlayThompson @warriorsshop #AntaKT5shttps://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/CFONS3E1DY
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
We are out here for the Anta KT5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway Launch Party w/ @KlayThompson here at the @warriorsshop #ABC7Now #DubNation pic.twitter.com/hm9jnssYEP
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) March 1, 2020
Waiting for the guests of honor @KlayThompson and Sir Rocco at the Anta KT 5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway Launch Party! 👟🐶🏀 https://t.co/l5WYtXw8AL pic.twitter.com/SQMpiP4Xw8
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Klay’s new kicks! Would you rock the Anta Rocco’s?
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
RT if yes
Like if you love Rocco@KlayThompson @warriorsshop https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/iFmDv3JJcq
More Rocco + @KlayThompson cake pops. Custom snacks for the Anta KT5s 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FqMxFUXrO6
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
And he’s here! @KlayThompson is signing shoes for fans who lined up with their new #Rocco Antas. https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/1Td08rhRaE
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Rocco is the goodest boy! Waiting patiently while dad AKA @KlayThompson signs autographs for fans on their new Rocco-themed shoes. https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/LGV1QOYSGJ
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
Of course @KlayThompson is rockin the “Anta KT5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway” kicks at the Launch Party @warriorsshop @ChaseCenter #ABC7Now #DubNation pic.twitter.com/VpK9MRurSl
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) March 1, 2020
Dogs + @KlayThompson. It’s a love-love relationship 🐕❤️ Hopefully Rocco isn’t getting jealous! #AntaKT5s #LaunchParty https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/xCdiGOFvWo
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
When dad plays with other dogs 😒 @KlayThompson #Rocco #AntaKT5s https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/f4fuLzcBU1
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
It’s ruff being famous. Rocco deserves extra treats for all this hard work 🐾 @KlayThompson @warriorsshop https://t.co/nmIL7h6KcA pic.twitter.com/pdICjul4ht
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 1, 2020
People are just thrilled to hang with @KlayThompson at his “Anta KT5 ‘Rocco’ Colorway Launch Party” @warriorsshop @ChaseCenter #ABC7Now #DubNation pic.twitter.com/7powU3WnaU
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) March 1, 2020
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