Shaun Scott

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!

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. 🙏🏽

@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. 💯

What’s the most unforgettable blown lead in sports history?

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. 🙏🏽

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.” playerstribu.ne/ZBo

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

Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever spoken to? Not “seen from far away” — actually talked to, even for a minute. A quick hello, a handshake, a normal conversation… and you still remember it. Who was it?

The sport of football peaked with this game.

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: nytimes.com/athletic/71405…

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🐐 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

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.

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

Best food spots in Seattle ? Go

@JacobsVegasLife MGM Grand

You're in Vegas for 72 hours, but you can't leave the property you're staying at. All sleeping, meals, activities, etc. must be at that one property...where are you staying?

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

“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

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

Still up? Thanks for stopping on this. Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. Something my dad drilled into me growing up. Whatever you’re battling, just know you’re stronger than the moment. Stay the course… it won’t last forever. You got this. 🙏🏽✌🏾❤️

Not even a fan of Belichick but this is insane. 💯

"Wide Right" Super Bowl XXV #Giants 20, #Bills 19 January 27, 1991

The biggest shame from the '07 NFC title game is this play by @Donald_Driver80 has been largely overshadowed. A different result and this TD becomes an enduring image from the 2000s.