Craig Sager, RIP

[jimsumner]

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/12/15/craig-sager-dies-at-age-65/

[WillJ]

Very sorry to hear this.

[JasonEvans]

Wonderful guy (I worked with him many years ago at Turner Sports) and someone who was loved by players and coaches alike.

And I'm betting that the fashion industry is probably also in mourning.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ee/54/34/ee543400c2bf92748564d3d561ba0bfc.jpg

[Indoor66]

He was too young. RIP.

[rsvman]

Damn it!

[atoomer0881]

Damn. Too many people have died this year! 2016 needs to freaking end already.

[kAzE]

RIP Craig. You will be missed!

[flyingdutchdevil]

Really liked his amazing personality. Loud clothes, soft heart.

RIP, Sager.

[superdave]

Rest in peace!

He was a true original who appeared love his job and have fun every day.

[Billy Dat]

The world is more fun when people are inclined to disdain the mundane and be a little piquant. Sager's bravery in the face of illness was inspiring, but I'll always appreciate his unique flavor the most.

[chrishoke]

It's officially bad sport coat day tomorrow. RIP sports fan.

[NSDukeFan]

I really enjoyed his interactions with coach Popovich.

[moonpie23]

sail on, craig.....sail on...

[Atldukie79]

Sager's older children were peers of my kids and attended the same schools. Craig Jr. was on a number of my middle son's sports teams as they grew up. I knew him casually, but had not seen him for some time. Few people had a greater zest for life than Craig. His smile was genuine and his enthusiasm infectious. He had a bit of a Forrest Gump factor in his career as he seemed to know any and everybody. Their family Christmas cards were often family photos taken with various sports stars all of us would know. His reporting at home plate, as a 22 year old, of Hank Aaron's all time record breaking home run being a fine example of a "Gumpian" moment.

Truly a man who was high on life and lived it to the fullest. Very sad. Condolences to the Sagers.

[sagegrouse]

Very touching tributes on TNT's NBA broadcast tonight. Will probably continue during the second game (Knicks at Warriors).

[jv001]

Prayers to the Sager family. RIP Mr. Sager.

[JBDuke]

Here's a link to the video tribute to Sager narrated by Ernie Johnson that aired on TNT tonight:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2016/12/15/nba-on-tnt-shares-beautiful-video-tribute-to-craig-sager/95484950/

[OldPhiKap]

He was an Atlanta fixture for years. Prayers for his family.

[weezie]

What a fighter! Godspeed Craig...

[ipatent]

Not being an NBA fan, I don't recognize him, but it's always sad when someone goes before his time.