ESPN analyst Jay Bilas made what turned into a controversial comment regarding LeBron James’ interactions with referees during the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Basketball analyst Jay Bilas, who's more popularly known for his coverage of college hoops, took some heat during the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA playoff showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The plan was a work in progress, with a rotating cast of analysts, including Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler, and even longtime college basketball analyst Jay Bilas, filling in throughout the year.