Last Night At The ESPY AWARDS...ESPN Got It Right!
I don't know Craig Sager , personally.
I have publicly questioned the way Sager dresses and maintains that his clothing style is a reflection of "white privilege" in the media industry. (There is no way a black man could dress as he does and work NBA games.)
I have publicly questioned the way Sager dresses and maintains that his clothing style is a reflection of "white privilege" in the media industry. (There is no way a black man could dress as he does and work NBA games.)
I also believe that Sager is one of the best sideline and in game interviewers that the NBA has ever had. I respect everyone that reports from a microphone at whatever level as a colleague and I know, it's always HARDER than it LOOKS or SOUNDS!
When it was reported that Sager has cancer, I ...WAS...FLOORED. And on my broadcast we did every thing but prayed for him on the air...and I said prayers for him and everyone afflicted off the air.
When ESPN "hired" Sager...to do sideline reporting during THE NBA FINALS this year....it was one of the classiest moves I ever saw. It was one of the few times, I felt I did not have to apologize for being a part of the media.
When it was reported that Sager has cancer, I ...WAS...FLOORED. And on my broadcast we did every thing but prayed for him on the air...and I said prayers for him and everyone afflicted off the air.
When ESPN "hired" Sager...to do sideline reporting during THE NBA FINALS this year....it was one of the classiest moves I ever saw. It was one of the few times, I felt I did not have to apologize for being a part of the media.
Seeing the whole Turner (Sager's regular media employer) Family come to The ESPY's and for rival company ESPN to recognize and celebrate Sager was truly a class thing to do.
You have never met me Mr. Sager. However, if this some how gets to you....as you are a colleague... my staff and I ..love you (and what you call fashion......just joking) and respect your skills. Most of all we love you and we want you to keep fighting.....and we look forward to seeing you at The 2017 Finals.
You have never met me Mr. Sager. However, if this some how gets to you....as you are a colleague... my staff and I ..love you (and what you call fashion......just joking) and respect your skills. Most of all we love you and we want you to keep fighting.....and we look forward to seeing you at The 2017 Finals.
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