FIRST Take fans were left swooning over host Molly Qerim.
The popular sports talk show returned to the ESPN airwaves as usual on Tuesday morning to catch up on the previous night’s big NBA news.
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The hot topic of the show was the Boston Celtics’ Game 4 victory against the Indiana Pacers to clinch the Eastern Conference and secure a spot in the NBA Finals.
Boston’s 105-102 victory completed their impressive victory over the sixth-ranked Pacers, as they now prepare to find out whether they will face the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Joining Qerim on the show were NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, NBA champion Kendrick Perkins and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem.
However, although the Playoffs were the focus of those on air, for many watching, it was Qerim who stole the show.
The 40-year-old, known for her glamorous ensembles, stunned in her latest look.
Paired with a cream skirt, Qerim stunned in a fitted white long-sleeved shirt and a selection of jewelry.
“Molly is a beautiful person wow,” one fan tweeted.
“I mean, wow,” said a second on YouTube.
“Molly looks good, damn! Go Molly!!” commented a third.
While another said: “You look beautiful Molly.”
Perhaps the most compelling segment of Tuesday’s show involved Perkins, who took the opportunity to apologize to a Mavericks star following his impressive recent form.
Perkins felt this season “absolutely” transformed Kyrie Irving’s career after a tumultuous few years with the Brooklyn Nets.
“Before we start applauding Kyrie Irving, we need to start publicizing these excuses,” Perkins said.
“I’ve had a lot of disrespectful things to say about Kyrie,” he added.
“I thought Kyrie didn’t warn us about the basketball game.
Molly Qerim’s life in the spotlight
Molly Qerim rose through the ranks to become one of ESPN’s biggest stars.
The popular sports presenter began her media career in 2006 at ESPN and spent four years with the network.
She then covered college basketball and football for the CBS Sports Network in New York.
Qerim balanced this with hosting duties for the NFL Network in Los Angeles – fronting NFLAM and NFL Fantasy Live.
The host returned to ESPN in 2015 and immediately took on the role of First Take anchor.
And Qerim has been a popular and ever-present host of the daily sports debate show ever since.
“But a different situation. A different coach. A team that will accept you.
“A team that will really be behind him, we’re seeing the best version of Kyrie Irving right now.”
Perkins praised Irving not only for his performances, but also for his impact on teammate Luke Doncic and his leadership in the Mavericks locker room.
“He definitely proved a lot of people wrong,” he added.
Irving, an eight-time All-Star, averaged 22.4 points, 5.3 assists and four rebounds in the playoffs.
The Mavericks will have the opportunity to complete the sweep over the Timberwolves on Tuesday at 8:30 pm ET.
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