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Problem is Adidas has the supply chain/factories in place and also the resources to produce to scale (with tooling, etc.). If he went independent, there is no way he would be able to produce at the same level. The products would likely be severely limited, etc. due to these constraints.
How difficult do you think it is for Ye to buy a manufacturing facility or facilities and partner or buy a distribution center? Ye already knows the ins and outs along with have a great team around him, so don't count him out. He has the knowledge and means to get it done. His deal isn't over until 2026, so he and his team can put together a plan, logistics.... and the transition should be smooth. Yes the initial upfront costs will be very high. But Ye looks to be in it for the long run. Or maybe he can leverage what he's done so far with another brand or stay with Adidas and up his royalties. He's making 15% on royalties right now from Adidas. Also, he has the benefit of owning the Yeezy brand outright, so mobility was key for him to make the Adidas deal happen. Think about why he left Nike. Nike restricted his creativity, would not open the books, so Ye could learn everything to their secret sauce, and didn't want to pay him royalties. Every move Ye made was for the bigger picture.