On Media Day, Yu Fei faced a barrage of interviews, answering numerous questions related to Seattle.
However, the reporters found that although Yu Fei eagerly discussed Seattle, his answers to the most pressing question—"Whether he would return to his hometown"—were decidedly vague.
He did not express a firm belief to the public that "I must go back there to rescue my hometown team."
This, to some extent, eased the minds of the Bucks' management.
But for true peace of mind, Yu Fei should sign another contract with them.
Even another 2+1 short-term deal would be an improvement over the current situation.
Connected closely to Yu Fei, Marc Stein sought exclusive information and privately asked him, "Frye, will you go back? No matter what your answer is, I won't include it in my article."
Yu Fei trusted Stein, but he didn't want to make a decision just yet.
Because the season hadn't started, his primary goal was still to lead the Bucks to their fourth championship in five years.