After a yearlong battle with leukemia, Craig Sager is in Chicago and back on TNT for Thursday's broadcast of Thunder-Bulls. Looking characteristically fly, too:
The best image you'll see all night... Craig Sager is back to work. pic.twitter.com/8rwl3CyTI6
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 6, 2015
Everyone in the building and on the broadcast is so happy to have him back:
Craig is back at the United Center! Tune in tonight at 8pm ET pic.twitter.com/0YI66RxYP1
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 5, 2015
Russell Westbrook shares a moment with Craig Sager ahead of tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/4Vbvmg0Me8
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 6, 2015
How big is Craig Sager's return? Thibs thanks Sager for coming and calls him an "inspiration." pic.twitter.com/3JuvGASXh5
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) March 5, 2015
The NBA Countdown crew is happy to welcome Craig Sager back to the sidelines tonight! pic.twitter.com/HfUoFmqxjk
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2015
Benny the Bull's gift for Sager was a(n even more) Bulls-colored sportcoat from his own collection:
Everyone *not* involved in tonight's game is just as ecstatic to have Sages back on TV:
Miss you very much Craig!!!!! Welcome back and can't to see u. Been to long. #SwagChamp Haha!
Welcome back my man Craig Sager to the sidelines and support LLS by going to @Chideo #SageLife @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/8SOpe3dn5R
— Chris Paul (@CP3) March 5, 2015
I'm happy/excited to watch the game on @tnt 2nite for the return of the one and only Craig Sager!!! #youstillowemearoundofgolf #welcomeback
— Mo Williams (@mowilliams) March 5, 2015
Great to hear Craig Sager will be back doing what he loves tonight! The @NBA light will shine a little brighter tonight! #WelcomeBackSager
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) March 6, 2015
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) March 5, 2015
Glad to have you back on the sidelines. #WelcomeBackSager pic.twitter.com/1LdAFcVk0f
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 6, 2015
#tbt in honor of the great Craig Sager's return to the sideline tonight. Welcome back! #goatofthesuitgame
Cant wait to see what CraigSager will be wearing tonite. Welcome back my man. #NBAonTNT
— nick vanexel (@vanexel31) March 5, 2015
WELCOME BACK CRAIG SAGER.!! @NBA #NBAFAMILY
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) March 5, 2015
Welcome Back Craig Sager! #TeamSager this jacket is for you...
Man can't wait to see Craig Sager tonight on @NBAonTNT. Missed you man! #WelcomeBackSager
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) March 6, 2015
If you are a fan of basketball-than you should be just as happy as we are as players,coaches,owners etc to have this man-Craig Sager back on the sideline where he belongs.. #fashionguru @nbaontnt
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
And so are we. Welcome back, Sages!
And at last, here's Sager's first interview back with Thunder coach Scott Brooks: