LeBron James, a Los Angeles superstar, has publicly criticized Memphis, stating that he and his colleagues have urged the Grizzlies to relocate due to the city's in-season travel and other mundane lifestyle. He also revealed that he has urged the team to consider moving to Nashville, citing Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt, and other universities as reasons for their relocation. Despite this, James has received criticism from Grizzlies reporter Jessica Benson, who defended her Tennessee turf following the backlash.