A Statement From TNT's Craig Sager, Who Began Leukemia Treatment Today

TNT's Craig Sager, a broadcast legend and staple of NBA playoff coverage, is battling acute leukemia.

Sager released a brief statement through Turner sports:

“My favorite time of year – city to city, round by round, 40 games in 40 nights. A dramatic turn has matched me with acute myeloid leukemia. From the sidelines to being sidelined, 40 veins and 40 electrolytes. Too bad, I had some probing questions for (San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich).”

We at Chat Sports wish Craig nothing but the best in his upcoming treatment.