Stephen A. Smith claimed the NBA is globalizing partly because there aren’t enough good white American players to help drive the league’s popularity—Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich reacts and breaks it down. We unpack the backlash, what it means for the NBA’s future, and the larger debate around American talent, race, and the league’s global growth.

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"(00:00) Stephen A. Smith's take on American basketball"

"(17:55) Don't at me Awards"

"(25:04) Jay Bilas on press conference behavior of college basketball coaches"

"(31:00) Ryan Poles on the Rooney Rule"

"(32:33) Responding to viewers comments"

"(34:50) Woke a Dope"

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