The opening ceremony at the Oakland Center left Gan Guoyang bewildered, making him feel caught in a dilemma.
He wanted to get a microphone from the DJ to clarify that he wasn't necessarily going to retire yet.
Although he had thoughts of retirement, making such a decision before the season ended and everything settled was too difficult for him.
Even David Stern, who had strongly urged Gan Guoyang to retire within the past two seasons, felt hesitant, concerned about the unstable ratings and attendance of the NBA if Gan Qiao left, worrying that new stars couldn't hold up the situation.
At the Warriors' home court, it was like mourning before the death had happened - am I really done?
But under the moving atmosphere and the enthusiastic applause from the fans, Gan Guoyang couldn't explain; he could only clap and wave in gratitude as the introductions for the Warriors players followed.
In front of the bench, Terry Porter said to Gan Guoyang, "Boss, maybe it's time to retire."
