11月4日，24直播网报道，近期，美国知名体育解说员A·史密斯参与了一期《Stephen A. Smith Sports》播客的录制。在最新一期的节目中，他深入探讨了NBA领域内伤病问题的高发态势。
史密斯表示，本质而言，随着联盟中15%的球员遭遇伤病，且大多数为顶尖球星，这无疑对NBA的整体福祉造成了不利影响。这不仅牵涉到转播合同的利益，同样也关系到球迷是否愿意亲临现场或通过电视屏幕观看比赛的热情。
In an era dominated by social media and streaming services, our focus is frequently scattered. Should you find yourself away from the court, distractions can readily captivate the audience's gaze. I was so engrossed in watching "The Lioness" that I had to pause a basketball game. The Timberwolves are notably different without Edward兹. My enthusiasm for the Trail Blazers diminishes significantly without Lillard. The same holds true for the Warriors, where the absence of Curry significantly curtails my interest. And when it comes to the Lakers, my motivation wanes if Antetokounmpo is unable to play. The NBA, when compared to many other sports, places a higher premium on the allure of its star players.