Sager heartened by support from Popovich, NBA

"This support has been overwhelming," Sager said. "I just want everyone to know I am hanging in there. I miss being on the sidelines, but I have no choice: I

Richard Deitsch

Sager heartened by support from Popovich, NBA

In his role as TNT sideline reporter, Craig Sager (right) often interviews Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. — In his role as TNT sideline reporter, Craig Sager (right) often interviews Spurs coach Gregg Popovich :: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

"This support has been overwhelming," Sager said. "I just want everyone to know I am hanging in there. I miss being on the sidelines, but I have no choice: I am sidelined. So instead of the 40 games in 40 nights, I have 40 veins and 40 electrolytes."

Richard Deitsch

Richard Deitsch is a writer & editor for Sports Illustrated. He has worked at nearly every division of SI and now primarily covers sports media, women’s sports & the Olympics.