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Craig Sager's heart was as unique as his clothing

Editor's note: DT Slouffman is the Executive Producer and Show Runner for Sports Illustrated's SI Now.

“What’s he wearing?” These words rolled off the lips of Los Angeles Lakers Vice President of public relations John Black as Craig Sager awaited a post-game interview with Kobe Bryant after the Lakers had dispatched the Utah Jazz on their way to the 2008 Western Conference Finals. Sager, standing in a yellow suit coat that glowed so brightly my wife nicknamed it Craig’s “electric school bus” jacket. Sager just flashed his trademark crooked grin and cackled. He knew he looked good.