Manila, Philippines – Long time NBA Reporter passed away at the age of 65 (June 29, 1951 – December 15, 2016) in Atlanta Georgia, United States.
Craig Sager is a well known respective NBA Reporter and in so many Sports like NFL, NCAA, Baseball as World of Sports in a Mourn after the lost of the great sports columnist.
Sager started his career in broadcasting in 1972 which he earns $95 a week. He also did freelance work at the 1980 MLB Playoffs. Year After Sager was hired by CNN, in 1981. [nba.com]
Craig Sager was a beloved member of the Turner family for more than three decades and he has been a true inspiration to all of us. There will never be another Craig Sager. His incredible talent, tireless work ethic and commitment to his craft took him all over the world, covering sports,” Turner President David Levy said in a statement.[cnn]
Battling for his Illness
Sager was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and missed the entire 2014 NBA Playoffs. His son Craig Jr. was deemed a match for bone marrow transplant, and Sager underwent the treatment, pushing his cancer into remission. [wikepedia]
Please read the tweet of his son below after his dad passed away.
Sager also got to cover his first NBA Finals in 2016 between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers were the Cavaliers got a historic comeback in NBA. After the game 6 of the Finals where the Cavaliers tied the series (3-3) at Quickens Loan Arena. [abc news]
Craig Sager interviewed LeBron James after Game 6 of the N.B.A. finals in June. Credit Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE, via Getty Images
Lebron James ask Sager below:
“How in the hell do you go 30-plus years without getting a Finals game?”
Last July 13, 2016, Sager was awarded the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPY Awards [wikepedia].
Just before the day Sager died, he was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame on December 13, 2016.
NBA industry in Mourn
Kobe Bryant
“Time is simply how you live your life.” – Craig Sager. So grateful for the time you shared with all of us. RIP my friend @kobebryant
Kevin Durant
Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise @KDTrey5
Scottie Pippen
Craig Sager brought so much enthusiasm to the NBA game. But his fight to the end is what really impressed me. RIP to an inspiring man.@ScottiePippen
Carmelo Anthony
“Rest In Peace”
One of The Greatest Fighters Ever. A True Inspiration @carmeloanthony
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