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NBA on TNT crew pays tribute to Craig Sager

TNT sideline analyst Craig Sager will be missing from the NBA playoffs this summer as he undergoes treatment for leukemia. Prior to the Mavericks-Spurs game Sunday, the NBA on TNT were introduced in the studio wearing Sager-inspired suits in tribute to their friend.

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Sager released a statement Friday.

“My favorite time of year – city to city, round by round, 40 games in 40 nights. A dramatic turn has matched me with acute myeloid leukemia. From the sidelines to being sidelined, 40 veins and 40 electrolytes. Too bad, I had some probing questions for (San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich).”

The efforts extended across TNT’s broadcasts, including their 7 p.m. ET coverage of the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards.

Sager’s son, Craig Jr., interviewed Spurs coach Gregg Popovich before the start of the fourth quarter. Popovich used the opportunity to send a message to Craig: get back on the court soon.

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(Thanks to @gifdsports for sharing this video.)

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