NBA star Kawhi Leonard from San Antonio Spurs, known for his stern-looking face on the basketball court, was found with big hearty smiles during his trip to China as an NBA ambassador, triggering wide discussion among fans and even fellow teammates.

Leonard visited Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai during his first-ever trip to China as a professional NBA player between August 18 and 25. The week was captured on camera, and contrary to his appearance on court, he was all smiles.

Many fans commented on the team’s official Twitter account, wondering what made Leonard so happy in China. Even Manu Ginobili, the legendary Spurs shooting guard, wrote, “I saw him laughing/smiling more in [these] two days than in the previous six seasons.”

Some Chinese fans joked that a mysterious power from the East has cured Leonard.

The popular MBA video game simulation game NBA 2K18 also posted a comparison photo of Leonard on Twitter on August 22, in which the smiling Kawhi received a score of 98, while the on the court Kawhi received 95.

While in China, he visited famous scenic spots, including the Great Wall and interacted with media and fans, especially young basketball lovers. Except for Q&A sessions, the small forward was frequently seen with a smile on his face.