Respect

"Ah, that really is tough. Playing through an injury is truly admirable. Respect! Looks like we really have been lucky this year~~"

"So, what do you think about LeBron saying he wants to retire?"

"Hmm, what do I think... I'll just sit here and watch~~ Hahaha, just kidding. I respect him and his choice. Whether he wants to keep competing in the League or retire and enjoy life, that's up to him. We have no reason to influence his decision. After all, only he gets to decide what to do with his career."

Chen Xi shrugged. He didn't think Old Zhang would retire, though.

After all, this guy had talked about retiring more than once. Give it another couple of years, and he'd probably bring it up every year~~

Besides, putting everything else aside, wasn't the 411 project still unfinished?

Without a fourth championship, and with the greatest achievements of his career still sitting at 4+3+3, the only thing Old Zhang could use to market himself and draw comparisons to Jordan was 411.

Once he completed 411, he'd be the undisputed "greatest player in history"~~

So naturally, he had no reason to retire at this point. It would cost him a fortune and make him lose the chance to further cement his place in history...

When Chen Xi's postgame interview came out, it quickly sparked a wave of debate.

After all, the topic involved Chen Xi and James, two of the League's biggest stars. It was bound to draw plenty of attention.

"Guess Chen Xi and James aren't that close, huh? James had to get a reporter to tell him what he said."

"LMAO, he's busy playing in the second round. How's he supposed to care what some guy who's already fishing said?"

"First he fakes an injury to make