NBA personalities welcome back Craig Sager on twitter

Craig Sager is welcomed back on twitter by players, analysts, coaches, and teams

Craig Sager made his return tonight on TNT, after taking a one year hiatus due to being diagnosed with cancer. Some NBA players, reporters, and teams went to twitter to welcome back the man they have missed so much. As the Bulls host the Thunder on Thursday evening, Sager will be perusing the sideline interview each team during his first game back.

Chris Paul was one of many players to go to twitter to welcome Sager back on social media.

Welcome back my man Craig Sager to the sidelines and support LLS by going to @chideo #SagerLife @NBAonTNTpic.twitter.com/8SOpe3dn5R
— Chris Paul (@CP3) March 6, 2015

George Karl, the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, knows what Craig Sager means to the NBA and what he has to offer every time he steps on the hardwood next to the players and coaches.

Great to hear Craig Sager will be back doing what he loves tonight! The @NBA light will shine a little brighter tonight! #WelcomeBackSager
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) March 6, 2015

Additionally, multiple NBA sideline reporters and analysts welcomed back their friend and colleague on twitter. Skip Bayless, David Aldridge, and Rachel Nichols were few of the many to issue this gesture.

Great to see Craig Sager back on the job for TNT. You were missed, my man.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 6, 2015

Nobody's done it better. #WelcomeBackSager pic.twitter.com/BqwBSoYAQT
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) March 6, 2015

Rachel Nichols, a fellow sideline reporter offered up here admiration and a welcome back to Sager.

Hey look - he's back! #WelcomeBackSager to the sidelines, right now on @NBAonTNT. We missed you, my friend!!http://t.co/B6mBRdRIdk
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) March 6, 2015

Sager must really be feeling the love. The whole NBA community is coming together to support him and his long fight with cancer. The sidelines must have never felt better as he strolls around at the United Center. He discusses in an interview his long absence and what his return means to him.

Craig Sager discusses returning to the sidelines and the Bulls. (6:30 http://t.co/rFOXT3cUdR) #WelcomeBackSager pic.twitter.com/Ifm4MxuPp7
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 6, 2015

Other teams to welcome back Sager are the Pelicans, Cavaliers, Spurs, Suns, and many others. A nice gesture by all which just speaks to what type of person Craig Sager is. Truly one of the best in the business with his unforgettable smile, funny interviews, and of course, unique fashion.

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