After hearing about the shocking news of John Saunder’s death, Stephen A. Smith broke down in tears while speaking live on ESPN’s “First Take” about his relationship with his “father figure” and mentor Saunders. Smith said their relationship was not “just professional,” but that the mentor would talk to him about anything in life, always looking to lend a helping hand to a young journalist.
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