HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets honored legendary former TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager on Friday, the one-year anniversary of his death.
Sager, known for his colorful wardrobe and personality as well as his dogged reporting skills, underwent treatment in Houston while battling the acute myeloid leukemia that ultimately caused his death.
The Rockets hosted Sager's widow, Stacy, and several friends and family members during Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. A tribute video for Sager was played in the arena during a timeout in the first quarter, chronicling his career and valiant fight against leukemia.