As the holidays come before us and the year comes to an end, there was another unfortunate loss in sports, and that is the absence of Craig Sager, a sports analyst who finally lost the battle to cancer.
Sager was known for his colorful suits, which were fun and bright, as well as his sideline interviews of coaches and players. He was loved by every team and player in the league, such as San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. They went out of their way to express their affection for the reporter. Sager was also an inspiring figure. During his fight with leukemia, which was discovered in 2014, he spoke bravely at the ESPYs award show which left athletes speechless and in tears:
"I will live my life full of love and full of fun. It's the only way I know how."
On battling cancer: "I will continue to keep fighting sucking the marrow out of life as life sucks the marrow out of me."
On living life to the fullest: "Time is something that cannot be bought, it cannot be wagered with God, and it is not in endless supply. Time is simply how you live your life."
Sager ended his speech and ESPYs award by stating how you should take advantage of everyday:
"If I’ve learned anything through all of this, it’s that each and every day is a canvas, waiting to be painted — an opportunity for love, for fun, for living, for learning."
Craig Sager lived a joyful and prosperous life. He lived his life to the fullest and worked in an occupation that he loved. His charismatic smile and colorful suits will never be forgotten.
