But he didn't speak up, because he felt he had nothing to offer in return.
And besides, Yu Fei had already done the greatest thing for him back then—when the whole world gave up on him, he ensured that he signed a big contract with the Bucks.
Now that things have turned out this way, he could only blame himself.
"Big Fei, I don't need your help anymore," Sprewell said, "but I have a wish."
"Speak," Yu Fei responded.
"Don't end it like MJ did," Sprewell said, "for all of us, don't finish like MJ did; it would break many people's hearts."
Yu Fei smiled, "I'll retire more gracefully than number 23 did in 1998."
That day, several members of the Old Bucks took turns on stage to tell stories about Mason.
When Yu Fei went on stage, everyone was surprised. They thought the GOAT was just there to make an appearance, but little did they know he had stories to share about Mason.
