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@jankevinsalvacion9621
February 18, 2025 at 7:12 pm
Closest we got right now is Giannis. NBA theme is globalization or international players. If they want a US face, it’s either ANT, Brunson, or Tatum/ Brown.
@dantheman8152
February 18, 2025 at 7:22 pm
Why would anyone want to be the face of the NBA when you have to be subjected to ranting and raving from ESPN 😅
@vidalrodriguez2001
February 18, 2025 at 7:26 pm
Stephen A is repeating his faulty Shohei stance again, but it’s not surprising haha
With how much y’all bring up Shai on here, he’s trying to say that he’s not popular or iconic a he should be because he’s not American, is kinda absurd on its face. No one in their mind, unless their toxic in their patriotic fervor constantly thinks of Shai as not able to be beloved enough by Americans because he’s Canadian, that’s all what media does when that’s brought up, or in documentaries, versus telling the story of the player himself and why he’s so great or should be admired, it’s honestly so silly for SAS to bring that up
@Larry-h1c
February 18, 2025 at 7:31 pm
Molly❤
@MiSSPiNk747
February 18, 2025 at 7:43 pm
Shannon is correct…. It’s not something you can just make yourself be…. It comes natural by attitude, your approach, your networking, your love for the game and love for others that resonates through out the country and beyond…. These young guys just don’t have it…..!!
@jessewright8930
February 18, 2025 at 7:49 pm
I don’t like the name face just say the best who’s the best right now!
@wishfullythinking8938
February 18, 2025 at 7:54 pm
Openly RACIST takes by both Stephen A and Shannon! Why can’t an international player be the face? He plays ball right he’s marketable right? Bruhh STOP IT! Typical racist Americans
@Gill36912
February 18, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Someone tell Stephen A to shut it because a Canadian invented basketball … whose the two best players in the nba rn ? Sga and jokic , TWO NON AMERICANS
@Joyroad____007
February 18, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Wemby def the face 🤷🏽♂️ come on now…
@Soultrain11
February 18, 2025 at 8:06 pm
Why would anyone want to be the face of the league after seeing the crying the media and rage bait from fandom LeBron gets. You think anyone sees the coverage LeBron gets when we got wife beaters and gang members in the league getting less scrutiny then a guy who decided to not be in an all star game for the 1st time since 2004. Good luck finding the next pinata to blame for everything wrong with NBA.
@marcus8030
February 18, 2025 at 8:09 pm
Tatum should be
@LoneSamurai_X
February 18, 2025 at 8:12 pm
You can’t be the face when you’ll never be in Top-5 MVP voting for your entire career 🤦🏻♂️😮💨💀💀💀
@Rmichael26
February 18, 2025 at 8:15 pm
What about Bunch of Fools!! Wemby, Joker, SGA, Luka,Jamal Murray, Pascal, Tony Parker, ETC……. Any of those Guys could destroy any American Basketball Players
@raymondsanjose3955
February 18, 2025 at 8:34 pm
That’s why LeBron James still the face of NBA
@partizanbgd0113
February 18, 2025 at 8:38 pm
This is why the viewership is down; instead of embracing all these guys, you are searching for an icon. I say give them all equal spotlight and we get to enjoy them all flourish.
@Atqpht888
February 18, 2025 at 8:50 pm
I think its Shai vs Luka next 5-8 years for the face of the league. I give the edge to Shai right now.
@RICHARDO101
February 18, 2025 at 8:53 pm
He don’t want that smoke😤
@romecatolico3549
February 18, 2025 at 8:55 pm
WOO HOO SHANNON UDONIS GREAT SMOKING 🚬 STEPHEN A SMITH ON THE NON AMERICAN 🇺🇸 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS WINNING 🏆 MVP SUCH AS JOKIC GIANNIS GORGEOUS ALEXANDER
@sin842
February 18, 2025 at 9:25 pm
No one cares if the face of the nba is American or not it goes to whoever comes to watch the NBA and as far as im concerned I watch the NBA for Playoff Luka.
@antonemorris9644
February 18, 2025 at 9:33 pm
He can’t be a face having babiesz with hoes out here. And you got the pick of litter also and you stll chosing shitty. The face of the league has the kids. This dude curses during interviews and everything.
@asdfhjkl322
February 18, 2025 at 9:47 pm
We don’t care if a player is from America smh media so delusional
@Atqpht888
February 18, 2025 at 9:57 pm
Ant don’t want it cuz he know he ain’t there yet, not even close vs Sga & Luka
@peterparker9626
February 18, 2025 at 10:07 pm
Ant just like kd
@Yayotay
February 18, 2025 at 10:09 pm
NBA is just a job 😂
@dkd8747
February 18, 2025 at 10:17 pm
I dont blame him cause they will have a microscope on him every game. Thats alot