Sideline strong: Sager's always on the bright side

Colorful TNT reporter Craig Sager is back on the sidelines during the NBA playoffs, and he's taken his look to the next level for the postseason.

"Am I naive? Maybe. Am I in denial? No," Sager told Sports Illustrated. "I know the severity. But I have faith, I have support. I have hope. Hope is as important as breath."

Read the full Sports Illustrated story here.

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