First Take Season 19 Episode 197 June 11, 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Jay Williams join Molly Qerim to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder and debate how many superstar players there currently are in the NBA. Stephen A. reacts to Knicks denied Ime Udoka and Chris Finch head coach interviews. Coco Gauff joins Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on First Take after winning her first French Open title, defeating top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Louis Riddick join Molly Qerim on First Take to talk all things NFL as mandatory minicamp begins around the league. Mad Dog is MAD about Shemar Stewart calling out Cincy Bengals over contract, special Trey Hendrickson.