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One of the most well respected people in the industry is once again fighting for his life. TNT sideline reporter and Emmy nominated journalist Craig Sager is battling acute myeloid leukemia again. In an interview with Real Sports on HBO, Sager admitted his cancer is no longer in remission and he needs a third stem cell procedure, which is "uncharted waters."
In even worse news, Sager, 64, says the doctors have given him 3-6 months to live. Sager has decided to not just accept the prognosis and is determined to fight it as much as possible, saying he wants to make medical history and turn those 3-6 months into five years.
"That's what I asked. What are my chances? How long do I have to live? Is there a cure? They talked in terms -- everybody is totally different. There's no recipe. 'This is how we treat Leukemia.'
"I go [to the doctors], 'I know, what are the chances?' And [the doctors said], 'Well, you've got normally 3-6 months to live. But somebody may only have a week. Somebody may have five years. You could be the first one to five years.'
"I go, 'Well, whatever it takes.' I'm not going to be that 3-6 months. I'm going to be that five years. I'm going to make medical history. ... I'm fighting this thing to the end. I have too much to do."
Horrible news. Anyone who is a huge NBA fan pretty much loves Sager. Great journalist who brings a little flare to sideline reporting. He's always been a class act, and I wish him well. Get better Craig!
