Stephen A. Smith Gets Warm Welcome During Return | First Take | June 7, 2017

After the death of his mother last week, Stephen A. Smith returns to First Take to a crowd of cheering fans and takes a moment to thank his family, friends, Molly Qerim, Max Kellerman, his ESPN family and fans for all the support.

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[starwizzy]

His absence made me realize how much I took him for granted. Much love SAS!

[Mohamed-yedo]

S/O to Stephen A for doing the show during this tough time. Good to have you back.

[spacedoutrecords]

Stephen A walked in like a 2 Time MVP who just went 4-0 in the Finals for the 4th Consecutive Year 😂😂😂😂😂

[Subash]

I don't necessarily agree with Stephen all the time, at times I don't even like him. But I've always respected him as a person, and as a sports journalist.

[goodbyecomeagain]

I didn't realise how short max is

[rykann]

how is Max kellerman the same height sitting down as he is standing up

[SK-quwo]

What a great reception from the crowd. Shows how much people love this man and deservedly so. Welcome back Steven A!

[tylito]

lost my mom 11 months ago so welcome back Stephen A. know how ya feel

[Jonmt]

NBA commentary AIN'T SHIT without this man. #Facts

[theohanna]

I'm glad people realize and finally see that this show is shit without him

[BBUFC]

give me tears and goosebumps for all the love that's between these co-hosts. what a great family at First Take. ESPN has quite the good show. they are what makes ESPN great.

[limiszone]

Stephen A is the LeBron James of the Broadcasting!! WELCOME BACK King Stephen A.!!!

[chachiSOG]

Your mother is in heaven looking down at her boy with a smile my brother, god bless.

[snnybunny]

Great to see you back SAS... We missed you.

[rolliepollie]

0:35 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 left ya boy to the right hanging

[justaction]

Why would you give this a thumbs down?

[pedrodatman]

The homies when you come back to school after getting suspended

[jakeman]

I actually teared up a little at the start <3 love me some SAS

[rcc]

Am I reaching or my mans looks like he lost some weight cause of all this ?

[sweetdiccwilley]

The Realest Sports analyst/Commentator or whatever u wanna call him hands down the best welcome back, S.A.S🙏🏾👏🏾✊🏾💯💯💯💯

Now back to the finals it's a wrap for Lebron SAS bout to let it rip on LeBitch head can't wait till the morning on what he was to say bout this😂😩