11月4日，据24直播网报道，知名体育分析家A·史密斯在最新一期的《Stephen A. Smith Sports》播客节目中，就近期NBA频繁出现伤病问题进行了深入探讨。

A·史密斯指出，鉴于联盟中15%的运动员遭受了伤病，并且这一比例中的大多数为明星球员，NBA的整体福祉无疑遭受了影响。这一状况不仅对转播合约构成威胁，同时也削弱了球迷前往现场或通过电视观赛的积极性。

In the era of social media and streaming, our focus can easily waver. Absence from the court often sees spectators distracted by other attractions. I once switched off a basketball game to catch a glimpse of "The Lioness." The Wolves are a different team without Edward兹. My interest in the Trail Blazers wanes without Lillard. The same goes for the Warriors when Curry is absent. And the Lakers? Without Dončić, the allure diminishes. The NBA, more so than most other sports, hinges heavily on the charisma of its stars.