Stephen A. Smith Displays Dramatic Body-Fat Transformation on First Take, Credits Specific Health Entrepreneurs

Stephen A. Smith displayed shirtless photographs of himself from four years ago and the present during Thursday morning’s edition of ESPN’s First Take in San Antonio. The host said he had 29% body fat and was nearly fully diabetic at the earlier time, nearly requiring medications for life.

He then showed a current image holding a basketball, reporting 9% body fat. Smith credited three people for the change. He thanked JJ Smith for nutrition and green smoothie drinks, Gary Brecka of 10x Health and the Ultimate Human for saving his life, and trainer Obi Obadike.

Smith said he trains five or six days a week. On the same segment, Smith addressed Spurs fans ahead of NBA Finals Game 2. He warned that a San Antonio loss Friday at home would allow the Knicks to close the series at Madison Square Garden in four games.

“Y’all better win [Friday night] or we ain’t coming back,” he said. ” The Knicks trailed the Spurs by 14 points in the third quarter of Game 1 before winning 105-95. Jalen Brunson’s heroics and gritty play from Josh Hart led the comeback.

M. If the Knicks win Game 2 and lead 2-0, they could close the series next Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. The tweet by Awful Announcing featuring the shirtless moment was posted on June 4, 2026.