Postcard from China: NBA fandom runs deep in the Far East

As part of The Chronicle's coverage of the Warriors' trip to China, beat writer Connor Letourneau is posting accounts of what he observes. SHANGHAI — I was in the lobby of the Warriors' team hotel Sunday afternoon, thumbing through my iPhone as I waited for the media shuttle, when I heard the shriek of Chinese fans huddled feet away behind barricades: "KEV-ON! KEV-ON!" There was Golden State forward Kevon Looney — a seldom-used reserve who could be out of the league next season if he doesn't show progress soon — sauntering by, seemingly oblivious to the fans chanting his name.