The NBA and basketball fans alike were shocked on Thursday at the passing of Craig Sager, a beloved basketball broadcaster who was known for his extravagant suites and incredible on-air personality. Two of our Cavaliers, LeBron James and Kevin Love, took to social media to mourn Sager’s loss.
Those that knew and followed Sager understood that he had been dealing with cancer for over two years and had finally lost the battle but his legacy will continue to inspire those fighting.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Popovich said this: “A day like this, basketball has to take a back seat, as we all think about somebody who was very unique, very special,” Popovich said.