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Remembering Craig Sager

The NBA lost a legend on Thursday.

Craig Sager, regarded as one of the greatest sideline reporters of all time, passed away at the age of 65 following a long battle with leukemia. An inductee into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, recipient of the Jimmy V Perseverance Award and revered as one of the NBA’s best interviewers, Sager’s coverage revolutionized League broadcasts.

Whether through his extravagant outfits, humorous exchanges or passion for the game, Sager was an icon within the Association.

His legacy and impression upon basketball is clear, evident in the memories and condolences shared by many across the NBA landscape, including the Sacramento Kings.