Today the sports world lost a legendary part of the community as NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager lost his battle with acute myeloid leukemia.  NBA players from the past and present including Shaquille O’Neal, Scottie Pippen, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and so many more, all mourned the loss of a man who was truly one-of-a-kind.

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#RIP Craig Sager. You lived your life full of love and full of fun. That's how you live your life.

A video posted by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:50pm PST

RIP friend!!! Great to have work with you, known you and watch you for all these years. My blessing to your family and many prayers sent to the heavens above! #SagerStrong?

A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:16pm PST

"Rest In Peace" One of The Greatest Fighters Ever. A True Inspiration #TheSagerLegendContinues #StayMe7o

A photo posted by @carmeloanthony on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:50pm PST

Thank you for being you! Brought the best out of everyone you met. Prayers to you and your family #sagerstrong

A photo posted by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Dec 15, 2016 at 2:39pm PST

1 of a kind! #SagerStrong

A photo posted by Chris Paul (@cp3) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:59pm PST

R. I. P. ………May God bless you and your family !! The NBA truly will miss you

A photo posted by johnwall (@johnwall) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:42pm PST

Rest In Peace to Craig Sager. My condolences go out to his family and friends. We lost a great one. Heavy heart, nothing but love!!!

A photo posted by Allen Iverson (@theofficialai3) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:55pm PST

Rip the the great CRAIG SAGER, we are gonna miss you brother #craigsagerforever

A photo posted by DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:51pm PST

Words can't explain how honored, humbled, and excited I was to be interviewed by a legend like you at this moment. The sports world will never be the same without you. #RIPCraigSager

A photo posted by Karl-Anthony Towns (@karltowns) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:51pm PST

I saw this man go out of his way to sign every autograph, take every picture and hold every conversation when he really didn't have to. Rest In Peace to a true innovator and humanist Craig Sager and s/o @kingjusto86 too. And @preciousjournee for the picture. We are all #SagerStrong ??✊?❤️??

A photo posted by Anthony Morrow (@yungfresh) on Dec 15, 2016 at 12:50pm PST

R.I.P ?? …. Blessings

A photo posted by Nick Young (@swaggyp1) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:17pm PST

Rest in Heaven. Cancer may have taken your body, But your spirit will live forever in the hearts of millions of people around the world. Forever #sagerstrong

A photo posted by Dwight Howard (@dwighthoward) on Dec 15, 2016 at 5:19pm PST

Rarely you find someone as happy as Craig was. His love for people was contagious. He was always smiling and for sure always styling. We love you and will miss you dearly. Rip #sagerstrong

A photo posted by jharden13 (@jharden13) on Dec 15, 2016 at 4:13pm PST

RIP Craig Sager… Very much so an individual. Love and prayers to the Sager family. Legends never die!

A photo posted by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:50pm PST

#sagerstrong RIP TO THE LEGEND!

A photo posted by Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) on Dec 15, 2016 at 2:10pm PST

rest in peace to a true warrior. you will be missed by all #sagerstrong

A photo posted by Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:36pm PST

Rest in Paradise Mr. Sager

A photo posted by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:37pm PST

“Time is simply how you live your life.” – Craig Sager. So grateful for the time you shared with all of us. RIP my friend #sagerstrong

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) December 15, 2016

RIP to a true legend Craig Sager. There will never be another one like him. M…. https://t.co/0DP33uKtSA pic.twitter.com/87SfKplgmS

— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) December 15, 2016

Long Live Craig. We love you! Rest in Paradise

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) December 15, 2016

Heaven just got a little more colorful..#SagerStrong

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 15, 2016

the sports world lost a legend today. rest in peace Mr. Craig Sager

— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) December 15, 2016

Man rip smh….. never really talked to him like that but he still had a great spirit from what I saw! #sagerstrong pic.twitter.com/Tj62ebxeMe

— Javale McGee (@JaValeMcGee34) December 15, 2016

Damn man. RIP to Craig Sager. U will always b remember. Prayers and condolences go out to his family.

— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) December 15, 2016

The sports community lost a great one today. Rest In Peace Craig Sager. #RIPSager

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) December 15, 2016

Rest in peace Craig Sager! ??:(

— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) December 15, 2016

RIP Sager… Was always great to see him arriving at work! Left his mark on the game! Rest up

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager… It’s a very sad day for the @NBA family.

— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) December 15, 2016

RIP Craig Sager!! #gamechanger

— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) December 15, 2016

RiP Craig Sager.. prayers go out to you and your family

— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) December 15, 2016

Rest In Peace Craig Sager… Thank you for all your kind words and for showing the true meaning of the word strength.

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) December 15, 2016

R.I.P to Craig Sager. A true definition of a brave, charismatic, stylish, strong man. A true legend to the game of basketball.

— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) December 15, 2016

Craig Sager brought so much enthusiasm to the NBA game. But his fight to the end is what really impressed me. RIP to an inspiring man.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) December 15, 2016