[post_page_title]Cari Champion – on air[/post_page_title]
A die hard Lakers fan, Cari Champion loved basketball growing up. Her passion for the sport would ultimately make her a stellar reporter in the American sports world. Making waves with her vast basketball knowledge, ESPN eventually hired her in 2012 to be a of First Take, ESPN2’s live debate show.

If landing the job wasn’t enough, Stephen A. Smith – a very well-regarded sports broadcaster and a show favorite – said that Champion had one of the “the biggest, strongest personalities in the building.” Coming from Smith, that’s some pretty great feedback!