Craig Sager's final TV interview is both painful and beautiful to watch
Two months before he died of cancer, the legendary NBA broadcaster Craig Sager gave his final television interview. His hair was gone and his face was emaciated.
But the luminous spirit that made him so beloved would not be dimmed.
Sager's final interview, which CBS Sunday Morning just posted to YouTube, is painful and beautiful to watch. It's hard to see someone known for his verve for life so physically depleted. Yet it's inspiring to see Sager maintain perspective, gratitude and some degree of joy while knowing he's at death's door. He's even dressed in one of his trademark jackets.
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The five-minute piece, which also covers Sager's career for those unfamiliar with it, is well worth your time. Take a look.
When Sager died last week, the basketball world mourned deeply. Just over a year ago, he'd been excited to get back to work following his initial bout with cancer. A "moment of joy" tribute before a nationally televised NBA game on Thursday night perfectly captured his essence.
Now his final interview is yet another testament to why Sager will never be forgotten by NBA fans.
Sam Laird is Mashable's Senior Sports Reporter. He covers the wide, weird world of sports from all angles -- as well as occasional other topics -- from Mashable's San Francisco bureau. Before joining Mashable in November 2011, his freelance work appeared in publications including the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Slam, and East Bay Express. Sam is a graduate of UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz, and basketball and burritos take up most of his spare time. Follow him on Twitter @samcmlaird.
