Craig Sager has been an key part of NBA game broadcasts for years, with his colorful outfits and sideline interviews grabbing the attention of the masses. In recent years Sager has been fighting leukemia, with the treatment process keeping him from making the trip to Rio de Janeiro to work the Summer Olympics. Earlier this week USA Basketball recorded messages of support for Sager, with Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony among those who reached out.
You can watch the video here.
With Sager undergoing his treatments in Houston, the team was able to see him following their final pre-Olympic exhibition against Nigeria last Monday.