ESPN's NBA Finals Tribute to Stuart Scott Will Melt Your Heart

Posted Jun 5, 2015
As great as the games in the NBA Finals are, they are missing one key ingredient. The boo-yah, the flare, witty "cooler than the other side of the pillow" talk. Stuart Scott has been there for years. The colorful ESPN personality had a relationship with the players that is difficult to replicate. ESPN aired a tribute to the fallen anchor during halftime, and it's easy to see why Scott is sorely missed. (Athlon Sports)

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