Recently, Yang Yi talked about James' decision 2 on his channel.

Talking about James' current situation with the Lakers, he said: "If you don't retire after this season, you will hang yourself there and stand up. Next summer, it will not be the Lakers looking for you. He won't look for you (negotiating contracts) this year. Will he look for you next year? What about next summer? You still have a player option this year. If you don’t have a contract then, will you lose face and go to the Lakers? ‘How can the Lakers take the initiative now?