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Stacy Sager, the wife of the late broadcasting legend Craig Sager, posted a tribute to her husband while marking the end of an era after the NBA on TNT concluded its run following the
Knicks’ loss to the Pacers in Game 6 the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night. Stacy Sager, who married Craig in 2003, posted a picture to Instagram of all the mic flags Craig had
collected over the course of his career in a tribute and reminder of the storied career Craig had, which included stints at TBS, TNT and CNN. EXPLORE MORE The photo featured mic flags from
various networks and decades, taking up a giant shelf. “Fairwell (sic) to an epic era on @nbaontnt @tntsportsus Craig was a sentimental collector of all things sports starting with every
‘flag mic’ from every event he covered for over 30 years of interviewing legends,” Stacy Sager wrote. “Thank you to the Turner family for all the memories.” Craig Sager is of course
remembered best for his time with the “NBA on TNT” while wearing his beloved flashy suits during broadcasts. He died in 2016 at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with acute myeloid
leukemia in 2014. “Craig was as vital to the NBA as the players and coaches. A true original and an essential voice on Turner Sports’ NBA coverage for 26 seasons, Craig chronicled some of
the most memorable moments in league history and was a ubiquitous presence with his splashy suits and equally colorful personality,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said at the time of his
death. Basketball fans enjoyed Sager’s tribute online, enthusiastically reacting to the post. “That is so cool – what a great way to remember Craig and his career,” one person wrote on X.
“That is awesome. He is a legend and is missed,” another wrote. “Craig was the best man,” a third person chimed in.