"It's awful we've been without Stuart Scott this long -- 10 years -- but we thank those who have the good sense and professional integrity to remember him publicly, to honor him... for his family, for the network, for the art of expression which he took seriously and enhanced even if he thought all he was doing was being himself."
"They couldn't see him suffer through a chemotherapy session at, say, 10 a.m., catch a quick nap and maybe a small bite, put himself through a kickboxing class or some other rigorous physical routine in an attempt to strengthen his body for its fight with cancer, show up at the studio to prepare for a Friday night NBA doubleheader that might require us to work until 1 a.m., and plow right through the evening without so much as a bad word for or to anybody."
Stuart Scott broke barriers as a pioneering Black sports anchor who integrated hip-hop culture into mainstream television and inspired millions. He faced cancer with courage, maintaining rigorous physical routines and professional commitments despite chemotherapy treatments. Teammates observed him endure medical procedures, train, and work long NBA doubleheaders while remaining positive and composed. A 30 for 30 documentary titled "Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott" premiered on ESPN, the ESPN app and Disney+. He died in early January 2015, and his legacy continues to be publicly honored nearly a decade later.
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