India, April 6 -- Terrell Owens has sharply criticized ESPN host Stephen A. Smith following a heated debate sparked by LeBron James' recent remarks about the city of Memphis.

The controversy began when LeBron James appeared on the "Bob Does Sports" YouTube show during a casual golf outing. The Lakers superstar joked that he does not enjoy playing in Memphis at this stage of his career due to issues like poor hotel options. He suggested the Memphis Grizzlies should consider relocating to Nashville and lightheartedly referenced possibly "pulling an Eli Manning" in the 2003 NBA Draft.

Stephen A. Smith responded on ESPN the next day, pushing back against LeBron's comments. Smith emphasized the serious needs of Memphis and criticized the con...