Here we go again. Alexander, who just inked a two-way deal with the Jazz, gets injured in a game against the Chicago Bulls, and suddenly the narrative spins into a cautionary tale of “what could have been.” Can we cut through the fluff, please? Corporate media outlets like ESPN and Bleacher Report are already ramping up their melodrama, painting this as a tragic turn of fate in his gritty come-up story. Spare me the theatrics!

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the mainstream media loves a good sob story. They’ll milk this incident for clicks while glossing over the fact that injuries are part of the game. Instead of focusing on how Alexander bounced back from setbacks to earn a two-way deal—reflecting tenacity and skill—they’re more interested in his tragic injury, deploying phrases like “devastating blow” or “disastrous setback.” They craft a narrative that fits their agenda, tapping into your emotions rather than giving you the cold, hard facts.

While outlets like CNN covertly push a narrative of despair, what they really should be highlighting is how Alexander can overcome this—and he will. This injury is a hiccup, not the end of the road. If we want to applaud resilience, let’s celebrate athletes who refuse to be defined by a setback they didn’t choose. During sports commentary, it’s all too easy to lean into a victimhood mentality rather than highlight the heart of an athlete ready to fight back. But hey, that’s not as click-worthy now, is it?