Shaun Scott

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

My final day as the sportswriter for the Snoqualmie Valley Record, Mercer Island Reporter, Issaquah Reporter and Bellevue Reporter is this Friday (August 2). A big thank you to the Eastside sports community for allowing me to tell your stories for the past five years!

[The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune]

Jalen Brunson’s work ethic is unmatched: “I was lucky to grow up around the league and see how pro hoopers trained. I was never the biggest freak athlete, so I became a hustle player. I was always gonna fight for the loose ball and take charges, do whatever it takes to get it done. I still remember grinding in the gym late at night after games where I played terribly. Early in the morning, I’d be in there by myself getting in my work — getting my lifts in and working on my shot — all before the first bell. And I was lucky to have the friend group I did, that understood my goals and understood what I was trying to achieve. They never pushed me in a direction like, ‘Yo, just come hang with us and then do work after.’ They were like, ‘No, no, make sure you get your stuff done and then come see us.’ They pushed me in the right direction. And that made life a lot easier for me as a kid.

But the real difference maker is what I learned back then about how that kind of preparation feeds your mindset. Self-doubt is just a natural part of life, especially as a young player. If I’m being honest, I still go through that now. Even when you’re working as hard as you think you can, you’re going to have a little sliver of doubt. But it’s all about your concentration, your preparation and making sure that you’re putting yourself in a position to know that you did everything you could. That’s how you erase that sense of doubt.” https://t.co/P0DTSgY5N6

@jalenbrunson1 | @nyknicks | @NovaMBB

[Larry Fitzgerald @LarryFitzgerald]

My father was a man of strength, love and encouragement. He opened countless doors for me and my brother. He believed in us and pushed us to pursue every opportunity with conviction, he was the rock of our family. He taught us that perseverance, hard work, and unwavering commitment are the foundations of a meaningful life and personal success. I will carry his love, words, and wisdom with me always.

[Paul Knepper @paulieknep]

Larry Brown, Richard Hamilton, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, and Rasheed Wallace

[Tim Tebow @TimTebow]

Freedom has a price.
Today we honor those who paid it.
🙏🇺🇸

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

@FBGreatMoments Steve McNair and I’m a huge McNair fan.

[Jarrett Payton @paytonsun]

Still up? TY you for stopping by.

Big decisions come w/ pressure… but that’s where growth lives. Stay grounded in your #faith & locked in on your vision.

It’s okay to feel unsure. Just don’t let fear keep you in the same place.

Take the jump. Your future is waiting. 🙏🏽

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

@S_U_Network @td_nash Blazers in game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals. The Lakers dynasty may never had gotten started if the Blazers won that game. 💯

[Jarrett Payton @paytonsun]

Still up? Thank you for stopping on this post. Just a reminder… not every day is perfect, but there’s always something to be grateful for… family, progress, or simply making it through. The more grateful you are, the more you realize how much you already have. 🙏🏽

[The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune]

In 2022, Zach Randolph wrote about his love for the city of Memphis: “Listen man, Memphis is one of the most underrated cities in the country. They have so much underground talent in that city that hasn’t even been tapped yet. I know that for a fact. Memphis has so much creativity and history, just on the music side, from the blues to Isaac Hayes, to even Elvis.

There’s no denying it’s a cultural city.

But it’s a hard working town, you feel me? With blue collar, hard working people.

It has its tough spots and rough moments, but the thing that makes Memphis special is that they accept all their people. People who got knocked down and got up resilient. People who ain’t got the prettiest journey story. Bottom line is, you can be you in Memphis — you don’t have to act a certain way.

So when I got there, I felt like I fit right in.” https://t.co/UkGgadYRQP

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

@Matt_Pinner @SHAQ at his restaurant in Vegas and @ShowtimeCooper while we were both waiting for a ride at LAX in 2015.

[Jason Harmon @JasonHarmonNFL]

The sport of football peaked with this game.

[Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB]

He ran a 4.25 and vertical jumped 47 inches—and that’s only part of what made a frigid day in 1998 in Huntington, WV so mind blowing.
The oral history of Randy Moss’ Pro Day, a show like the NFL had never seen before or since.
Free story: https://t.co/AvCmcuSa3i

[AirJordans23 @AirJordans2323]

31 years ago today.

March 19, 1995.

21 months after Game 6 of the 1993 Finals, Michael Jordan returns and begins the arduous journey back to the top of the @NBA.

Still the most anticipated and watched game in regular season history.

@NBAonNBC🏀🦚

@Jumpman23🐐
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[Brett Favre @BrettFavre]

That’s the loss that hurts most… We had a real chance to win a Super Bowl that year.

But it wasn’t meant to be.

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

@RashidShaheed Oliver’s Sandwiches in Milton. Mom and pop shop. It’s a drive from Seattle/Bellevue but is worth it!

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

@JacobsVegasLife MGM Grand

[Shaun Scott @ShaunScott82]

Heart, determination and humility is what @walterpayton was all about. The best running back to ever lace em up. @paytonsun 💯

[Jarrett Payton @paytonsun]

On 3/4, it’s only right to show some 34 highlights.

Happy #SweetnessDay everyone.

#Bears | @walterpayton 🐐

[Jarrett Payton @paytonsun]

This photo is from the day Rev. Jesse Jackson baptized me as a baby. Years later, on the day of my father’s memorial service, he asked me a question that changed my life forever.

As we got into the limo, he looked at me and said, ‘What are you going to do now?’

I told him I was going to take some time off. He paused, then asked, ‘What would your dad want you to do?’

He reminded me that my dad would want me back in Miami, playing football, and continuing my journey.

That moment changed the course of my life for the better. I’ll always be grateful for his mentorship, his wisdom, and the love he showed me.

RIP Rev🙏🏽

[Sports Spectrum @Sports_Spectrum]

“I believe God called me to be a coach. And I listened to Him.”

Seattle’s head coach Mike MacDonald and MVP RB Kenneth Walker pointed to the Lord after their Super Bowl win over New England.

🎥 NBC Sports

[Brett Favre @BrettFavre]

When Reggie White came over, he made an instant impact and was pivotal for us being able to celebrate our Super Bowl win.