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Dirk Nowitzki, other D-FW athletes send out condolences after the passing of Craig Sager

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NBA on TNT broadcaster Craig Sager.

Legendary sideline reporter Craig Sager passed away from his battle with cancer at the age of 65, Turner Sports announced Thursday.

Soon after his passing was revealed, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks sent out their condolences on social media.

The entire Mavs organization sends their sympathies to the Sager family. Rest in peace, Craig. #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/KVzfFO0VO3

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 15, 2016

Former Maverick Vince Carter also expressed his dismay at Sager's passing.