El reportero de cancha de Turner, Craig Sager, falleció el jueves a la edad de 65 años después de una larga batalla contra la leucemia mieloide aguda.
El impacto que Sager tuvo en la comunidad del básquetbol fue evidente en la reacción de las redes sociales a su muerte. Los actuales y antiguos jugadores, así como otros periodistas, expresaron sus condolencias:
— TurnerSportsPR (@TurnerSportsPR) December 15, 2016
We are forever #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/t9C3x6znkb
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager died as he lived-with courage, passion, perseverance. Fearless and hopeful, a real hero. pic.twitter.com/lPzJUPevTE
— Vice President Biden (@VP) December 15, 2016
"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
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Craig Sager pic.twitter.com/vvayZfy7Re
— NBA (@NBA) December 15, 2016
1 of a kind! #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/0Q5aGz7w5y
— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 15, 2016
Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 2016
RIP Craig. You will be missed greatly by every single hoops fan out there. Sending my condolences to his family #Legend #sagerstrong
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) December 15, 2016
RIP Sager... Was always great to see him arriving at work! Left his mark on the game! Rest up
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 15, 2016
the sports world lost a legend today. rest in peace Mr. Craig Sager
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) December 15, 2016
R.I.P to Craig Sager. A true definition of a brave, charismatic, stylish, strong man. A true legend to the game of basketball.
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) December 15, 2016
The sports community lost a great one today. Rest In Peace Craig Sager. #RIPSager
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) 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
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
RIP Craig Sager. Your work was first class and your will to live was truly inspiring.
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) December 15, 2016
Rest In Peace Craig Sager... Thank you for all your kind words and for showing the true meaning of the word strength.
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) December 15, 2016
Like my momma said; "You didn't lose the battle because you gave everything you had" what an incredible fighter. We will miss you #RIPSager
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager was a kind soul. Every time I played on @NBAonTNT he'd say "play well" so he could interview me after. first 3s 4 u tonite #RIP
— Jason Terry (@jasonterry31) December 15, 2016
RIP Craig Sager. Very sad day. Craig had class, integrity & of course, 'flair'. He knew basketball as well as anyone.Craig will be missed...
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) December 15, 2016
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
We lost a Legend today! Prayers to the Family/Friends/Fans of the Great Craig Sager! Honor to have worked w you! pic.twitter.com/O0EmNaZnVt
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) December 15, 2016
Rest In Peace, Craig Sager. What a valiant and inspirational fight. May his good work continue as his legacy. Prayers for all loved Craig.
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) December 15, 2016
RIP to the NBA's signature sideline reporter and one-of-a-kind character Craig Sager ... 2017 can't get here fast enough.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) 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
Hoy, los que trabajamos en los medios deportivos y en especifico en el baloncesto, estamos de luto. Descansa en paz, Craig Sager.
— Alvaro Martin (@AlvaroNBAMartin) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager ha muerto a los 65 años de edad tras su dura lucha contra el cáncer. Una leyenda de la NBA que vivió siempre a su manera.
— Bruno Altieri (@altieribruno) December 15, 2016