As arguably the most outspoken member of the NBA media in the modern day and age, Smith took great offense with James’s comments. When Molly Qerim asked him for his thoughts on the matter, Smith straightened his suit and furrowed his brow with the noble air of a general riding into battle to fight for his comrades.

Stephen A. Smith spent a significant portion of screen time on Friday discussing LeBron James’ recent criticisms against how the league is covered across all networks. And it seems like LeBron was paying attention to everything Smith was saying,

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won four titles and rung in just about every accolade there is to offer in the league, and he's done so with the pressure of being "the chosen one" and wearing the crown as the face of the NBA since his arrival in 2003.