Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, and More React to Craig Sager's Death

Many figures in sports and media took to social media to honor the late broadcaster.

Dec 15, 2016
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Today, the beloved and legendary Craig Sager passed away at the age of 65. From his son to NBA legends to Lil Wayne to current players and fellow journalists, many figures in sports and media took to social media to honor the late broadcaster.

Sager's son tweeted out a heartfelt video of his father:

"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 a statement regarding the tragic news:

Adam Silver on passing of #NBA icon Craig Sager pic.twitter.com/gVc8nBmapW

— NBA.com (@NBAcom) December 15, 2016

NBA legends like Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen and others shared their respects for Sager:

“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

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
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

So very lucky to have had time with Craig and his family-and so happy he has been celebrated in the manner befitting him over the past 2 yrs https://t.co/41fJgVpvSA

— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) December 15, 2016

R.I.P my brother! You will be missed! #MVP #Fighter #CancerSucks #CraigSagerWasTheMan!!! https://t.co/oONAxsWGJe

— Jermaine O'Neal (@jermaineoneal) December 15, 2016

I was Honored to have been interviewed by Craig Sager, RIP #SagerStrong

— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) 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

. RIP Craig Sager!! True professional and a class act!! 🙏🏽

— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) December 15, 2016

Current NBA players, like K.D., Tristan Thompson, Draymond Green, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, and Jeremy Lin, expressed their grief as well.

1 of a kind! #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/0Q5aGz7w5y

— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 15, 2016
"Rest In Peace"
One of The Greatest Fighters Ever. A True Inspiration#TheSagerLegendContinues#StayMe7o pic.twitter.com/5n2p09HZiN
R.I.P to Craig Sager. A true definition of a brave, charismatic, stylish, strong man. A true legend to the game of basketball.

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

Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 2016

Rest in peace Craig Sager! 🙏🏼:(

— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) December 15, 2016

RIP to the great Craig Sager you will not be forgotten! #SagerStrong

— shabazzmuhammad.eth (@ShabazzMuhammad) December 15, 2016

Rest In Peace to one of the greatest to ever do it! Craig Sager, you will always be remembered. 🙏🏾 #SagerStrong

— BigSauce (@alantwilliams) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager. #SagerStrong

— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) December 15, 2016
RIP Craig!

R.I.P Craig Sager🙏

— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager!! #gamechanger

— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) December 15, 2016

Rest In Paradise Craig Sager. The NBA will never be the same without you. #SagerStrong

— Sean Kilpatrick (@SeanKilpatrick) December 15, 2016

RiP Craig Sager.. prayers go out to you and your family

— Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) December 15, 2016
We were so old that Craig Sager and I had to convince a 1982 PR person we weren't just seeking free tickets, there WAS a CNN. RIP old friend

The sports community lost a great one today. Rest In Peace Craig Sager. #RIPSager

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) December 15, 2016

Damn man. RIP to Craig Sager. U will always b remember. Prayers and condolences go out to his family.

— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) December 15, 2016

RIP Mr Craig Sager. Gone but never forgotten

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 15, 2016

God Bless the life & soul of Craig Sager. So proud to have been a friend and colleague. Hope he & John Saunders get together in heaven. #RIP

— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) December 15, 2016

RIP to Craig Sager, and my prayers and condolences to his family. He was one of the best, and his legend will live on!

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) December 15, 2016

Even Lil Wayne reacted to the tragic news:

Every person covering basketball should learn for the way Craig Sager carried himself. Never took himself so seriously. Just a special man

— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) December 15, 2016

Other NBA analysts/journalists sent messages too:

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 (@TheSteinLine) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager. Through his own fight, he inspired so many to keep fighting. Forever, a symbol of life. #SagerStrong

— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) December 15, 2016

A true original. The industry has lost a giant https://t.co/1nRbd1uHuS

— trey wingo (@wingoz) December 15, 2016
Rest In Peace Craig Sager...
We are forever #SagerStrong

"Time is simply how you live your life." pic.twitter.com/u3CBDuuyt9
"Time is simply how you live your life."

RIP Craig Sager. #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/8l7nRYrbjK
🙏🏻 #SagerStrong 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JOpBcDTsT3

Sager earned the respect of many organizations over the years:

The entire Miami HEAT organization extends its sympathies to the Sager family. You will be missed, Craig. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/nD95WfJZio
Rest In Peace Craig Sager

An @NBA legend #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/TMhn2s5tjh
Authentic. Amazing. All-Heart. Our thoughts & prayers are with Craig’s family, friends & all he touched. We’ll miss you, Craig. #sagerstrong pic.twitter.com/szioI35Wrq
We lost a great one today. Rest in peace, Craig Sager. #SagerStrong https://t.co/0PMlHPncPj
The NBA family lost an incredible member of our family today. Rest in peace, Craig Sager. You will be missed. #SagerStrong
Rest in peace, Craig Sager. #SagerStrong https://t.co/T5mVkqDL0I
A true fighter. RIP Craig. #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/2l3BUzbuEj

Craig Sager, a beloved broadcaster for Turner Sports, has died.

He was 65. pic.twitter.com/4IDqIBTkDH

— ESPN (@espn) December 15, 2016

Just heartbreaking news about Craig Sager. Our thoughts are with his family, our colleagues at Turner Sports and the millions he impacted. https://t.co/4hHjw9kqHV

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) December 15, 2016
Craig Sager died as he lived—with courage, passion, perseverance. Fearless and hopeful, a real hero. pic.twitter.com/lPzJUPevTE

He was so influential he received acclaim from the U.S. Vice President.

R.I.P.

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