Sports media is a brutal game these days, particularly in the NBA world, where talking heads are tasked with firing off the hottest takes possible on a daily basis without any repercussions for a misfire.

In a recent interview, Stephen A. Smith criticized NBA players for viewing the league as a bank rather than a partnership.

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith shares a bold claim revealing he doesn't feel international players can be the face of the NBA.

After more than 50 games and the All-Star break, the Cleveland Cavaliers may finally start receiving some attention from national television. Kenny Atkinson’s team is the top seed in the Eastern Conference,

Or maybe not, according to Stephen A. Smith who shares his belief that the face of the NBA must be American-made during Tuesday's First Take. "I don't believe an international player can be the face of the NBA,