Ernie Johnson Recites Poem During Eulogy Speech for Craig Sager

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Ernie Johnson honors his friend Craig Sager. #SagerStrong https://t.co/d157NyGNYk

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Ernie Johnson delivered a heartfelt poem at Craig Sager's memorial service Tuesday, honoring his former TNT broadcasting colleague who died Thursday from acute myeloid leukemia.

The host of TNT's Inside the NBA touched on everything ranging from Sager's fashion style and golf success to his rushing the field after Hank Aaron's record-setting 715th home run to snag the first interview as a young reporter.

"You knew then and there, with that move which took guts. That great things awaited—no ifs, ands or buts," Johnson said in a poem that incited laughs and tears.

Johnson illuminated Sager's passion for his work, family and friends during the moving verse, which he recited while wearing colorful "Sager Strong" sneakers.

"I really, truly do believe that no man enjoyed life more. That laugh, that smile, that joy we saw when he walked in the door."

[NBA on TNT]