Beloved TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager returned to action on Thursday 11 months after being diagnosed with leukemia.
The charismatic 60 year-old perhaps best known for his outlandish fashion sense is working tonight’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls from United Center. He last appeared on April 10 before seeking medical treatment for an illness that eventually led to his diagnosis.
Sager told NBA TV earlier today what it meant to return following months of aggressive treatment that included a bone marrow transplant.
WATCH: Craig Sager on what it means to be back. #WelcomeBackSagerhttps://t.co/VS2wL22ijT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2015
Assuming Russell Westbrook continues his dominant play, we can’t wait to watch Sager interview the fashion forward point guard after the game. The two already exchanged pleasantries and likely some attire advice, too.
Russell Westbrook shares a moment with Craig Sager ahead of tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/4Vbvmg0Me8
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 6, 2015
Westbrook, Gregg Popovich, Dwyane Wade and others welcomed back Sager with the amusing video below. Our favorite portion, unsurprisingly, is the San Antonio Spurs coach saying he looks forward to the “probing, incisive, profound” interviews to come.
WATCH: Gregg Popovich, Russell Westbrook and others #WelcomeBackSagerhttps://t.co/96s5pCYbrW
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 6, 2015
Of course, everyone in the NBA world is thrilled to have Sager back.
https://twitter.com/CP3/status/573622278690185216
Man can't wait to see Craig Sager tonight on @NBAonTNT. Missed you man! #WelcomeBackSager
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) March 6, 2015
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) March 5, 2015
Much love to my man Craig Sager on his return to @NBAonTnt from his battle with LLS #SagerLife … #TheAnswer pic.twitter.com/UeueB0Y8Iz
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) March 6, 2015
Great have to you back, Craig – even better that you’re healthy!
