Pistons, NBA Mourn The Loss Of Craig Sager Via Twitter
Craig Sager passed away at the age of 65 on Thursday after a lengthy battle with cancer.
The longtime NBA sideline reporter was beloved within his industry, evidenced once and for all by the heartfelt condolences that have streamed across Twitter in the wake of his death. Just about everyone seems to agree: the NBA - and the sports world, for that matter - will never be the same.
A collection of tweets from current players, former players and media members is below.
Current Players:
R.I.P to the most colorful dresser, kindhearted, legendary reporter to ever live #CraigSager ! You will be missed @NBAcom @espn
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) December 15, 2016
#RIP Craig #gonebutneverforgetten
— Reggie Jackson (@Reggie_Jackson) December 16, 2016
Thank you for being you! Brought the best out of everyone you met. #sagerstrong pic.twitter.com/ixPco9SVr2
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) December 15, 2016
Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 2016
1 of a kind! #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/0Q5aGz7w5y
— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 15, 2016
Much love and respect to Craig Sager a true fighter and original...... SwaggChamp. RIP, WE LOVE YOU.
— James Harden (@JHarden13) December 15, 2016
I am deeply Saddened by the loss of Craig Sager #SagerStrong today. Prayers to the Sager Family, We lost a Great1 #NBA @ATLHawksNations pic.twitter.com/pbBIdha2ZC
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) December 15, 2016
Former Players:
Craig Sager brought so much enthusiasm to the NBA game. But his fight to the end is what really impressed me. RIP to an inspiring man.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager thanks for saving my life when I was in dire need of help in Detroit back in 1993. Condolences to your family. RIP my friend.
— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) December 15, 2016
There was nobody like Craig Sager, and the sidelines will never be the same without him. Rest In Peace, Craig. #sagerstrong pic.twitter.com/0sggNIb8Vk
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) December 15, 2016
Media Members:
That day when craig took a break from treatment in Houston to brighten our day.#sadjustsosad pic.twitter.com/woBtuXzMBz
— Ernie Johnson (@TurnerSportsEJ) December 15, 2016
There is just no better person, colleague and friend...my thoughts and prayers are with his family and our Turner sports family #SagerStrong
— Greg Anthony (@GregAnthony50) December 15, 2016
So sorry to hear the news on Craig Sager. Just a wonderful guy gone from us entirely too soon. We'll all miss you buddy. #R.I.P.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager said in March while he hadn't won his battle with cancer, he had not lost it yet, either. Craig, you didn't lose. You won.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) December 15, 2016
But the most touching tribute of all came from his son, Craig Sager II.
"Time is simply how you live your life" ????We packed a lifetime and then some into these 28 years together. Pay it forward time! #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/aEiDb2n0Ki
— Craig Sager II (@CraigSagerJr) December 15, 2016
Sager was certainly a one-of-a-kind character and he'll be missed greatly within his industry.