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.
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.)