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If this was your first time seeing NBC's Craig Sager this morning, you probably thought he was just like every other sideline reporter in the business. He interviewed several people throughout the U.S.-China basketball game and gave updates whenever needed. For veteran NBA fans though, something about Sager's performance seemed a little off ... he was actually dressed up in a polo and khaki pants.

Sager has created a name for himself over the last two decades as being one of the best sports reporters in the business, but he has also gotten a lot attention because of the outlandish clothing he usually wears on the air. As you can see from this picture (taken during last year's NBA All-Star Weekend), nothing is off limits when it comes to Sager's wardrobe choices.

That's why I was shocked when I saw Sager for the first time on television today. There he was dressed in an Olympic polo, I couldn't believe my eyes. The NBC execs must have put a clause in his contract that if he wore any of his regular suits on camera, they would send him home.

I've got to say I'm disappointed though. I thought for sure when they kicked it to Sager for the first time he would be dressed in some sort of sequined red, white and blue number. Hopefully, NBC will come to its senses and allow Craig to wear whatever he wants.

Photo via Getty Images 

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  1. saucebreath
    1. Posted by saucebreath Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    lame
  2. Daniel K
    2. Posted by Daniel K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    2nd, and who cares!
  3. pho
    3. Posted by pho Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    yeah, this is an outrage.
  4. A.C.
    4. Posted by A.C. Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    "...one of the best sports reporters in the business...."
    You're kidding right?
  5. Kelly H
    5. Posted by Kelly H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    Love tha Guy, It's refreshing to see a reporter not taking himself so seriously.
  6. Alex C
    6. Posted by Alex C Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    Please send him home.
  7. Freak
    7. Posted by Freak Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    Isn't he running for president? Who is this clown anyway?
  8. D
    8. Posted by D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    lame and who cares what you where, when we hosted the games in Salt Lake, City we did not have half the rules China does, look at the muder that just happen. Safety is not the number one thing on there minds
  9. mta
    9. Posted by mta Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    what he wears shouldn't be the focus of discussion as long as he gets his point across. although sequins would be a stretch.
  10. VincentB
    10. Posted by VincentB Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    This guy is one of the worst dress sports reporter, beside the one that broadcast for tennis (That old dude). I mean i can't even stand watching him interview anyone. I think they do this on purpose to draw attention to themselves as to the player they are interviewing. Sorry, but style is cool, but dressing horribly is not one of them.
  11. James
    11. Posted by James Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    Let Sager Be Sager.
  12. Auntie m
    12. Posted by Auntie m Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    ok- I have to agree with the one who said it is pulling away from the athletes. He just wants to be noticed and if he has to dress wildly, to get it, then that is what he does. I think they should all wear the same type of outfits. After all, Our athletes all wear the same when they are performing....!!
  13. Chas B
    13. Posted by Chas B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    I wonder what all of the other reporters from other countries are wearing? Does it really make a difference ? To me it does, but then again what do I know. I do know that some people on here are atrocious spellers. Does that really matter? To me it does, but then again what do I know.
  14. northe
    14. Posted by northe Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    thats because america has lost its individuality. they are now a predicable commie in disgiuse nation
  15. eng e
    15. Posted by eng e Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    One of the more STUPID articles I've ever had the displeasure of reading, like something straight from "The Onion", like one of those "George Clooney Looking Good" headlines from "The Onion". The joke is that the topic is so irrelevant it is funny that it's a headline. That the good folk at yahoo decided to open this up for "comment" when SOOOO MANY important topics like war, the economy, and the fact that ALL California state employees are now working for minimum wage is further commoent on how low a regard these folks have for the IQ of the poor American public. One day, these fools would wake up and realize that "the media" are really a monopoly held by, oh, six, seven guys, who feed GARBAGE to the stupid audience and give them garbage "stories" like this to waste their energy on, while removing ALL avenues of the public to have any meaningful input on what happens to their miserable lives. Yes, Craig Sager is wearing khakis!!!!!! Whooptiedo.
  16. Dante
    16. Posted by Dante Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    I don't think the article was stupid, at all. I think this article was written for those who follow the game, and are familiar with the personalities of the players, commentators, referrees ect.... I must admit when I saw Craig Sager in clothes that would be considered normal that I was surprised, and I thought it was noteworthy. What was very interesting, and entertaining was Craig Sager's interview with WNBA player Becky Hammon. He grilled her for being an American however, playing for the Russian team. It was kind of mean, but it was hilarious.

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