Scott Salomon

Joined: Jun 20, 2024

Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. Scott has covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services. Twitter: @ScottSalomonNFL

Feb 15, 1996; Auburn Hills MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls forward Scottie Pippen (33) guards against Detroit Pistons forward Grant Hill (33) at the Palace at Auburn Hills. The Bulls beat the Pistons 112-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Grant Hill Part Of Reason Today's Players Think They Could Dominate Past NBA Eras

December 20, 2010; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee (34) passes the ball around Charlotte Bobcats center Kwame Brown (54) in the first half at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 108-75. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Is Drafting Kwame Brown The One Blemish On Michael Jordan's NBA Bio?

Nov 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts to a basket in the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Lakers won 107-92. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

On This Day In 1996, Kobe Bryant Was Drafted By The Charlotte Hornets

Apr 6, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans and NBA former player Magic Johnson (right) hugs NBA former player Larry Bird (left) during a press conference before the championship game of the Final Four in the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Magic Johnson Compares Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese To Himself And Larry Bird

Jun 2, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; ESPN analyst Magic Johnson before game one of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Magic Johnson Explains How 1992 Olympic Invite Was Paired With Request To Recruit Jordan, Bird

The offer to play for team USA came with a condition that was pretty difficult to fulfill.

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phil Jackson (left) speaks during ceremony to unveil statue of Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille ONeal (center) as Kobe Bryant (right) listens at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Watch Dirk Nowitzki Rap Every Word From Shaq's Verse On "What's up Doc?"

Former Mavericks power forward rapped Shaq's song with Shaq Diesel during interview

David Robinson Was Drafted No. 1 Under Unusual Circumstances Before Dominating NBA

The date was June 22, 1987 and the San Antonio Spurs made an investment in a young Navy Midshipman named David Robinson, but had to wait two years for the inves

Feb 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Former Houston Rocket center Hakeem Olajuwon speaks to reporters prior to the game between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Despite O.J. Simpson Interruption, Hakeem Olajuwon Led Houston Rockets To First Title 30 Years Ago

Hakeem Olajuwon , Sam Cassell and Robert Horry led the way as the Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks in seven games..

Jun 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan looks on from pit road during qualifying before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Wright Says Michael Jordan's 1988 Award Was Based On A Lie After Report Revealed Stat Discrepancies

Former NBA statistician says that home hometown stat keepers are taught to give hometown stars preferential treatment. It may have impacted Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year award