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Craig Sager pays tribute to Prince like only he can

Published Apr. 22, 2016 7:39 p.m. ET

Andre Vergara

Plenty of sports stars have paid tribute to Prince following the legendary musician's death, but Craig Sager's tribute might be the most poignant.

The Turner Sports sideline reporter, who's fighting for his life against leukemia, showed up for Friday's Cavs-Pistons game in Detroit sporting a suit specifically to salute The Purple One.

A purple tribute from Sages ... pic.twitter.com/O3rmGYoIg6
— Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) April 22, 2016

Mad respect for TNT's Craig Sager. Still working & smiling while fighting Cancer & yes he's wearing #Purple4Prince pic.twitter.com/vIhI6MBA0I
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) April 22, 2016

The NBA on TNT crew reflected on Prince's influence Thursday night.

The #InsideTheNBA crew reflects on Prince's influence. [presented by @Kia]

WATCH: https://t.co/qmKVvgbhTc pic.twitter.com/Gf0nNAtSoI
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 22, 2016