Craig Sager Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

Legendary sideline sports reporter Craig Sager has died at 65 after his battle with acute myeloid leukemia. #RIP

He was highly respected through the NBA for his insightful reporting, and his colorful suits that matched his personality.

He will be missed. Below are some tweets from the NBA community who are mourning the loss of an amazing spirit.

The NBA family lost a legend, who changed the way sideline reporters did their job. RIP Craig Sager.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 15, 2016

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Craig Sager pic.twitter.com/vvayZfy7Re

— NBA (@NBA) December 15, 2016

Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 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

the sports world lost a legend today. rest in peace Mr. Craig Sager

— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) December 15, 2016

“Time is simply how you live your life.” – Craig Sager. So grateful for the time you shared with all of us. RIP my friend #sagerstrong

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) December 15, 2016