The Christmas showdown between the Clippers and the Miami Heat was scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
On the day of the match, the Staples Center was flooded with countless celebrities.
Even Hollywood stars coveted an appearance at such a grand event.
As superstars, both Yu Fei and James have extended their reach into Hollywood, but while James had merely dabbled, Yu Fei built a real career there, becoming a core member of the globally acclaimed Marvel Studios.
This is also why many believe Yu Fei might retire soon.
A player's prime years typically come to an end around the age of 35, and despite advancements in sports medicine and recovery technologies, it's hard for most to keep playing into their forties.
A forty-year-old basketball player is much like an octogenarian; although healthy in biological terms, they can't keep up with younger ones, with many tasks becoming heart-willing but flesh-weak.