As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' ‘face of the NBA' media criticism, The Ringer's head honcho Bill Simmons weighed in on the topic. Reacting to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards declining to take on the responsibility of being the new face of the league,

After Stephen A. Smith challenged LeBron James’ stance on 'Face Of The League,' the Lakers star elaborated on his perspective.

LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.

After openly discussing the face of the league debate in open, LeBron James has attracted criticism from veteran journalist Jason Whitlock.

LeBron James continues to add more to his incredible basketball resume. On Thursday night, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player put on a show that defied “Father Time” again, as James torched the Minnesota Timberwolves for 33 points in a 111-102 win at Crypto.

The relationship between professional athletes and sports media has always been delicate. Sports media members are expected to skillfully maintain an amicable alliance with athletes while also being able to hold zero punches when it comes to criticism.

ESPN's Michael Wilbon criticizes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his statement for the NBA media.

LeBron James' recent criticism of the NBA media has not gone down well with ESPN's Michael Wilbon. Wilbon blasted James on an episode of Pardon the Interruption, making it clear that the media are not on his payroll.