NBA community mourns death of beloved broadcaster Craig Sager on social media

Beloved broadcaster Craig Sager, known best for his colorful suits and sideline reporting during Turner Sports' NBA games the past 26 years, died Thursday at the age of 65, two and a half years after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leuekemia. Here is a non-exhaustive compilation of players, coaches and executives sharing their thoughts on social media:

Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 2016

1 of a kind! #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/0Q5aGz7w5y
— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 15, 2016

the sports world lost a legend today. rest in peace Mr. Craig Sager
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) December 15, 2016

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

The sports community lost a great one today. Rest In Peace Craig Sager. #RIPSager
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) December 15, 2016

Rest in peace Craig Sager! 🙏🏼:(
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig!
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) December 15, 2016

Words can't explain how honored, humbled, and excited I was to be interviewed by a legend like you at this moment. The sports world will never be the same without you. #RIPCraigSager
A photo posted by Karl-Anthony Towns (@karltowns) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:51pm PST

RIP Craig Sager!! #gamechanger
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) December 15, 2016

Rest In Peace Craig Sager... Thank you for all your kind words and for showing the true meaning of the word strength.
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) December 15, 2016

Craig Sager, longtime sideline reporter in the NBA has passed away. My heart weeps!!! Craig was as much a part of the NBA as all the players were. He was a really great person! He will be missed!!!! #firstclassguy #RIP
A photo posted by Ray Allen (@trayfour) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:56pm PST

Rest easy Craig😢😢😢😢 #thegoat🐐 #rip🙏
A photo posted by Tray Mac (@tmac213) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:27pm PST

Heaven just got a little more colorful..#SagerStrong
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 15, 2016

RIP to the GREAT Craig Sager! You'll be missed! #GameChanger
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) December 15, 2016

I was Honored to have been interviewed by Craig Sager, RIP #SagerStrong
— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager... It's a very sad day for the @NBA family.
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) December 15, 2016

All my thoughts to Craig Sager's family. Thanks for your positive energy and crazy suits. #RIP
— Boris Diaw (@theborisdiaw) December 15, 2016

Craig Sager -beloved icon on the sideline, whose battle never sidelined his fearless spirit. Truly inspired by his legacy. #SagerStrong #RIP
— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) December 15, 2016

RIP to a true legend Craig Sager. There will never be another one like him. M.... https://t.co/0DP33uKtSA pic.twitter.com/87SfKplgmS
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager. Very sad day. Craig had class, integrity & of course, 'flair'. He knew basketball as well as anyone.Craig will be missed...
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) December 15, 2016

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 to the Greatest reporter of all time Craig Sager. We Lost a good one today🙏🏾🙏🏾 #SagerStrong #Rip pic.twitter.com/FOwxv60WoY
— norman powell (@npowell2404) December 15, 2016

Fly with the angels Craig Sager!
True professional and a class man!
We'll all miss you buddy.
Heroes get remembered. #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/v51p6qVSV8
— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) December 15, 2016

Craig Sager was a true inspiration and a fighter. You'll be missed. #RIPSager
— Cole Aldrich (@colea45) December 15, 2016

R. I. P. Craig Sager heaven just got brighter. Craig and I owned a business together, we worked together at TNT, and he covered my teams over the years. He was one of the most unselfish people I've ever met. I'm a lucky man that Craig touched my life. The NBA lost a giant!!!! I lost a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and family. #SagerStrong #let find a cure for cancer
A photo posted by Doc Rivers (@docrivers) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:23pm PST

Thank you for all your contributions to the game (and fashion). RIP Craig Sager #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/njE78OngTk
— Clint Capela (@CapelaClint) December 15, 2016

I saw this man go out of his way to sign every autograph, take every picture and hold every conversation when he really didn't have to. Rest In Peace to a true innovator and humanist Craig Sager and s/o @kingjusto86 too. And @preciousjournee for the picture. We are all #SagerStrong 💪🏾✊🏾❤️💯💯
A photo posted by Anthony Morrow (@yungfresh) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:50pm PST

RIP to the legend! You will be missed by all who knew you and of you. Great human being and was always a kind receptive person to me and my family and friends!
A photo posted by Austin Rivers (@austinjrivers) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:54pm PST

Mr. Sager was one of the most genuine, positive, and kind people I've had the chance to spend time with. He'll be truly missed.
— Sam Dekker (@dekker) December 15, 2016