Turner: Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies

Sager understood that. He helped to fight a fight that many will never understand. Let’s not forget that.

The Bucks had their own tribute for Sager, coming out wearing warmups that depicted the type of flamboyant suit Sager regularly wore.

Craig Sager, who became a hallmark of National Basketball Association television coverage, died on 15 December 2016. I know it takes a strong support system with the family, and having that by his side the entire time.

“I like lots of color”, Sager told GQ. “I think the hardest toll is mentally and emotionally”. Stacy, who had two young children with Sager, fought back tears when we spoke about his fight. But he said they had a great relationship.

August doles out the assignments for Turner’s on-air talent.

Ernie Johnson was out, but Shaq, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley shared wonderful memories and stories.

Baseball star Hank Aaron wrote: “I thought the world of him and he will be sorely missed”. “Never complained about working a game, no matter how big or small”.

“Nobody had more zest for life, and passion and joy, the way he lived”, said Coach Kerr, who at one time was a colleague of Mr.

Though Sager worked for Turner Sports, ESPN allowed him to work the sidelines during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June – the first NBA Finals game of his career. When I pulled back the curtain that separated his hospital bed from the door, I heard his booming voice.

The tragic passing of TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager has sent shock waves throughout the sports world and, unsurprisingly, tributes are flowing in from various titans of the National Basketball Association in support of their fallen friend. Longtime NBA sideline reporter Cra. Everyone loved him, especially those who came to know him. Only Sager was getting a hug and a “love ya” from Pop.

After sharing a brief message of respect on Twitter, Lil Wayne recorded a minute-long video eulogy for Sager and posted it to Instagram. I always enjoyed our interactions together and, like many, looked forward to seeing what particular suit he had on that given night. Beadle teared up while remembering him, barely able to get any words out, saying he’s one of the best people she’s ever known. In a 2016 interview with HBO’s “Real Sports”, Sager recalled how Popovich reproached him for trying to stand out. Then she saw Sager go to work in the pregame meetings with the coaches. He said: “‘I wouldn’t want it any other way'”. “I’m really proud of you and what you’re doing”. My man started firing questions, and they were all on point.

“Everyone who visits me is special”.

Sager, 65, was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame two days before his death. I have this thing of positive thinking.