This ain't all the way true though. There were plenty of segments about Kyler and that film review being written into contracts. Lamar Jackson for years being killed about not being able throw. Multiple segments about Tom Brady and the Robert Kraft wedding just this week. Aaron Rodgers being a shyt teammate. The difference being that NBA has way more of an online presence than NFL so things are more likely to go viral when somebody shyts on a player.
One thing I will say though is that NBA has attracted more hot take artists as well as they see that'll get them a big online presence and help blow their brand up. There is also plenty of coverage highlighting the greatness of NBA players too.