We will all miss him very much.” In San Antonio, Tom Orsborn notes Popovich "made it clear he would coach the game with a heavy heart" ( SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 12/16).
If any of us can display half the courage he has to stay on this planet, to live every (day) as if it was his last, we would be well off.
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Craig Sager.” The broadcast then switched to the Bulls-Bucks call, with play-by-play host Brian Anderson saying, “We've had a lot of discussion about how to handle this game here tonight and I think one thing that we should do is celebrate the life and tell some stories and watch a little basketball ( “Bulls-Bucks,” TNT, 12/15).ĬOACHES CALL: Spurs coach GREGG POPOVICH during a pregame presser last night said that Sager was a "'very unique and very special' person whose courage in fighting cancer set an example." Popovich: "What he has endured, the fight he put up, the courage he displayed during the situation is beyond my comprehension. It's tough because I was writing down some of the words: Father, husband, mentor, example, benchmark, teacher, inspiration, hero. Bold and colorful, yet smooth and coordinated." After the video aired, Charles Barkley on the set of "Inside the NBA" said, “I felt like I lost a brother today.” Shaquille O’Neal added, “We lost a brother and a friend.” Stern said, “Being in this seat tonight, much as I'm honored to be here, doesn't feel even right for me. But it wasn't so much for shock as perhaps a look into his soul. Johnson: “For many, he was the guy with the crazy outfits. His fight was inspiring beyond words.” Stern: “Memories of Craig Sager, his work, his friendship and yes, those one of a kind suits, will fill our minds and bring a smile to our faces.” Following Stern’s opening remarks, a video tribute narrated by Ernie Johnson was aired. TRIBUTES FROM COLLEAGUES: Sager also was remembered prior to TNT's doubleheader last night, with the net's Casey Stern saying, “Our hearts are still absolutely breaking as we lost our buddy today.
He literally couldn’t sit still, and he knew so many people that he was constantly on the run. He had a spirit and an energy that very few people I’ve been around have ever possessed" ( S.F. Kerr said, "You only saw him for about 15 minutes on the road because he had to move onto the next bar or restaurant to see the next group of people. In N.Y., John Healy wrote Kerr "delivered a touching speech" while "wearing a multicolored tie designed in similar fashion as the suit Sager wore to the ESPYs this summer." Kerr "spoke about the kind of man Sager was, lauding his character, professionalism and cheerful approach to life" ( N.Y. We lost a dear friend and a big part of the league's soul in the passing of Craig Sager and I know I speak for a lot of people who worked with Craig and who knew him when I say that nobody had more zest for life and passion and joy the way he lived.” Kerr said, "We mourn his loss, but while we considered a moment of silence, we thought it would be more appropriate given the way Craig lived his life and the joy that he brought to so many people to have a moment of joy instead, so I would ask you to join me in an applause for a great man and a life well lived" ( "Knicks-Warriors," TNT, 12/15). Voices from across the NBA - and outside the league - paid tribute to longtime TNT sideline reporter CRAIG SAGER, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 65. Warriors coach STEVE KERR, who previously worked as a TNT analyst, prior to Thursday night's game against the Knicks addressed the crowd at Oracle Arena with both teams at mid-court, saying, "Today is a very sad day in the NBA.
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