What a class act.
We know and love Ernie Johnson for humorously restoring order and keeping Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith in line on TNT's Inside the NBA. And that's not easy to do!
But now we have an entirely different reason to love EJ. After winning a Sports Emmy Award for best studio host on Tuesday night, Johnson handed the golden trophy to the daughters of late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott.
"This belongs to Stuart Scott," Johnson said to Taelor and Sydni Scott, giving them his award. "This is your Emmy."
Before doing so, Johnson revealed that he would text message Scott back and forth before the beloved ESPN anchor lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 4 at the age of 49. The moment especially hit home for Johnson, who overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2006.
After the beautifully moving gesture, sports media members and fans alike saluted Johnson for his touching act via Twitter.
Why We Love Sports Today: Ernie Johnson wins Emmy for best studio host & gives the award to Stuart Scott's daughters. https://t.co/9vXCSMQK6R
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 6, 2015
Best thing you'll see today. TNT's Ernie Johnson giving his Sports Emmy to Stuart Scott's daughters @TaeAndSyd https://t.co/jaixbRYtmZ — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 6, 2015
Already knew that Ernie Johnson is a wonderful guy, but giving his Emmy to Stuart Scott's daughters takes a special brand of humanity...
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) May 6, 2015
Love this. Class act, @TurnerSportsEJ: Ernie Johnson of TNT gives Emmy to Stuart Scott's daughters https://t.co/fmbUl6ExVt — Carolyn Fuller (@foodNURD) May 6, 2015
Who says there are no role models left? Ernie Johnson gave his Emmy to Stuart Scott's daughters. — Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) May 6, 2015
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