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,

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

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.

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.

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