Stuart Scott’s lip service to sports broadcasting changed the game. Famous for his swaggy catchphrases “Boo-Yah!” and “cooler than the other side of the pillow,” the longtime ESPN anchor, who came on-board at ESPN2 in 1993, remixed the on-air lexicon with his flair and hip-hop references.
Whether running through highlights, conducting post-game interviews or bringing the house to tears at the 2014 ESPYS during his award acceptance speech, he was, first and foremost, the father to his two daughters, Taelor, 19, and Sydni, 15. The Chicago native’s lengthy battle with cancer sadly came to an end Sunday (Jan. 4) as he passed away at 49. Here, we remember some of his coolest career moments.
1. His first SportsCenter appearance
Regardless of rocking suits with the Barry Melrose fit, Stuart Scott knew he looked good his first day on the job.
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2. SportsCenter Poetry Jam Before Jimmy Fallon “slow jammed” the news, Scott Stuart was spitting spoken word on SportsCenter. In February 2013, Stu put on for Michael Jordan for SC’s Poetry Jam.
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3. North Carolina Vs. Duke – 1998 Highlights “Do you like apples? How do you like them apples?”
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4. Stuart Scott’s commercials NBA’s hilarious road promos often involved Stu. One of his most LOL-worthy spots was his trip with former Golden State coach Mark Jackson and Miami Heat baller Dwyane Wade on the ESPN RV.
Tough to wake up to the news about the Great @StuartScott! Total Class. He was a Game Changer!! #Praying— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) January 4, 2015
Tough to wake up to the news about the Great @StuartScott! Total Class. He was a Game Changer!! #Praying— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) January 4, 2015
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5. His post-game interviews Like Dallas Maverick owner and Shark Tank shark, Mark Cuban, tweeted, Stuart Scott was always first in line for the last exchange as soon as the NBA Finals wrapped.
The only interview that mattered was the Stuart Scott interview on the last day of the NBA season #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/5ZdDoKz3HG— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 4, 2015
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6. His presidential interviews Stuart Scott’s ability to connect with people off the court allowed for one-on-one time with the likes of former president Bill Clinton and an actual shootaround with current Commander-in-Chief, then-Senator, Barack Obama.
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7. Stuart Scott’s Sunday Conversation with Michael Jordan Off the heels of Michael Jordan becoming majority owner in the Charlotte Bobcats, Stu joined His Airness in a one-on-one, asking about his team tactics, a budding LeBron James and how championships define a legacy.
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8. Stuart Scott explains Vince Carter’s 360 dunks The loyal Tar Heel dropped knowledge when discussing then-Rookie of the Year and fellow University of North Carolina rep, Vince Carter, in 1998, showcasing his unique style of sports vernacular.
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9. His NFL contributions Stu wasn’t just a talking head for the NBA but a mainstay on NFL Matchup, NFL Live, NFL PrimeTime, and NFL Countdown. “There will never be another Stuart Scott,” said Cris Carter, as the hosts remembered Stu on Sunday.
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10. Stuart Scott’s 2014 ESPYS Speech
At the ESPY Awards this past July, Stuart Scott accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perserverance and inspired many with the following quote about fighting cancer: “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live,” Scott said. “So live. Live. Fight like hell.”[videoembed size=”full_width” alignment=”center”][/videoembed]