Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is gearing up to embrace the role of a grandfather. His daughter, Deiondra Sanders, 34, recently announced her pregnancy with rapper Jacquees.
The Today Show posted a clip on Instagram where Sanders, who boasts a $45 million net worth as per Yahoo Finance, expressed his enthusiasm for the impending arrival. He conveyed his deep affection for his daughter and his eagerness to take on the new role, although he was hesitant at first.
“I don’t like that though,” he said in the beginning.
When questioned why, he answered:
“No, I like it because I love my daughter. First of all, I’m proud. She’s 34, she’ll be 34 momentarily. So I’m happy. She’s ready and she’s prepared and it’s a blessing. But I don’t know if I'm ready to be a grandad,” he answered.
Later in the clip, ‘Grandpa Prime’ was gifted two things -- his favorite book, “The Little Engine That Could,” and a Today Show onesie for the baby. According to Sanders, the book is his favorite besides the Bible.
Later, Deiondra also shared the same clip on her Instagram story. She also added a caption, saying:
"Papa Prime lol,” she wrote in the Instagram story.
Deiondra Sanders described her pregnancy as a "miracle," given the health risks involved due to her previous four myomectomy surgeries to remove fibroid non-cancerous growths in the uterus.
Her heartfelt message conveyed the depth of her journey, citing her struggles over the years, from battling breast tumors due to birth control to enduring skepticism from doctors.
"Even though this was not planned nor expected, this is still something God allowed to happen,” she wrote on Instagram.
“I’m having my baby for the 4 myomectomy surgeries I have had. I am having my baby for all the years I stayed on birth control even though it gave me breast tumors. I’m having my baby for all the Doctors that told me I wouldn’t make it out the first trimester.”
Deion Sanders on his daughter’s pregnancy
The 56-year-old Colorado Buffaloes coach couldn't contain his excitement when he commented on his daughter's Instagram post announcing her pregnancy. Sanders emphasized his relatively young age for becoming a grandfather.
"PREACH BABY PREACH, and u having this baby to make me a darn GRANDDADDY even though I'm YOUNG! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,” he playfully exclaimed.
He reassured her of his unwavering support, affirming that he loves his daughter and is glad with her decision to not “have a baby to keep a man.”
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