Craig Sager, R.I.P.

Sportscaster Craig Sager, best known for his quarter century as a sideline reporter for the NBA, passed away today following a two year battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was 65.

Sager was best remembered for his colorful, outlandish suits which augmented his affable disposition. He was equally popular with his fellow broadcasters, professional athletes and the public. The admiration only grew as he fought tenaciously against cancer.

While Sager is synonymous with the NBA, he also covered other sports including MLB for both NBC and TBS/TNT.

I haven't big a fan of ESPN lately, but their decision to borrow him from TBS/TNT to cover Game 6 of the NBA Finals was a class move. 

Here is Sager getting the Jimmy V Award at the 2016 ESPYS from Vice-President Biden and the inspirational speech that followed. Craig Sager might have lost the fight, but he fought the fight.