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Deion Sanders visits Nuggets training camp, shares basketball story

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:33 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Deion Sanders visits Nuggets training camp, shares basketball story

Summary

Deion Sanders, the NFL legend and current coach of Colorado, visited the Denver Nuggets training camp on October 1, 2026. He delivered a speech and engaged with players, including DeMar DeRozan. Sanders recounted that he nearly played basketball for the Atlanta Hawks while he was with the Falcons and Braves, sharing humorous insights about how he could score in the NBA. His presence highlights his support for the Nuggets, who seek to reclaim their championship title after winning in 2023.

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Key Details

•Deion Sanders spoke at the Nuggets' training camp on October 1.
•He nearly played for the Atlanta Hawks during his dual-sport career.
•Players, including DeMar DeRozan, asked questions during his visit.
•Sanders shared a humorous approach to how he would score points in the NBA.
•The Nuggets look to repeat their success from 2023.

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The Denver Nuggets had a special guest in training camp on Thursday, as NFL legend Deion Sanders paid them a visit. Sanders is quite familiar with Denver as the coach of Colorado, and it is only logical that he supports the Nuggets . The two-time Super Bowl champion gave a speech before entertaining several questions from the players. DeMar DeRozan […] The post Deion Sanders tells incredible must-hear basketball story during Nuggets visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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