NEW YORK -- The Golden State Warriors and TNT will begin the NBA season with a tribute to sideline reporter Craig Sager, who is battling leukemia.
TNT will unveil a T-shirt during its Tuesday night studio show that was inspired by the suit Sager wore while receiving the Jimmy Valvano Award at this year's ESPYS. Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will benefit the SagerStrong Foundation.
The Warriors then will give their fans at their season opener against San Antonio a SagerStrong T-shirt. The team also will play a message in the arena supporting his fight.
Another reason to be on #WarriorsGround tmrw: All fans attending our Opening Night game will receive this #SagerStrong T-shirt! pic.twitter.com/3DusUPsYN2
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) October 24, 2016
The popular reporter, best known for his colorful suits, won't be able to work the game as he continues treatment for the disease.
He also designed a special edition Nike sneaker, and 100 pairs will be available via online auction beginning Tuesday through Nov. 4. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the SagerStrong Foundation.
