Craig Sager will return to sidelines March 5
Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Reuters
Roughly 10 months since his last appearance on an NBA sideline, legendary TNT reporter Craig Sager will make his return to the court next week, his son announced.
It's official!! Sr just got cleared to return to work & will be back in action Thursday, March 5 for Thunder-Bulls!!! pic.twitter.com/dnUi2Wy7Ax
— Craig Sager II (@CraigSagerJr) February 25, 2015
Sager, who was diagnosed with leukemia in April, made a TV appearance during the pregame show for the All-Star Game, where he interviewed Carmelo Anthony remotely.
The flamboyant Sager began his career as a reporter over 40 years ago, and is in his 18th season with TNT's NBA coverage.