A new era of FIRST TAKE will begin Monday, July 25, when Max Kellerman takes a seat at the desk with Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on ESPN2's two-hour weekday morning (10 a.m. - noon ET) live debate show.
"I'm thrilled to join the excellent team at First Take," said Kellerman. "Years back, on-the-air and in the hallways of ESPN Radio New York, Stephen A. and I would engage in detailed and thoughtful discussions on sports and every other topic you can imagine. To do that again, now for the FIRST TAKE audience, is going to be a lot of fun." Stephen A. Smith added, "I'm ecstatic to have Max on board. We've known one another for years. We worked at ESPN New York together and we both love our boxing. More importantly, Max is smart, quick on his feet and is never - ever - afraid to go at anyone. Just the kind of partner I wanted. It's time! Let's go! Can't wait!" Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production, stated, "Whether you've seen Max on SportsNation, boxing coverage or heard him on radio, you know his passion and sports knowledge break through the clutter with smart opinions and lively debate. We are confident that the chemistry on the set will make for a compelling commentary with Stephen A. and Molly."Videos