Deion Sanders’ Daughter Shelomi Voices Frustration as Dallas Mavericks Trail Behind Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals

Cheer up, Shelomi! After transferring to Alabama A&M, Deion Sanders‘ younger daughter is pouring her heart into practice sessions, showcasing her dedication toward the sport of basketball. However, recent news appears to have frustrated the rising star.

Shelomi Sanders seems like a Dallas Mavericks fan, and the NBA finals have disappointed the Alabama guard. An Instagram Story showed a grumpy reaction to the Boston Celtics’ close win over the Mavericks (105-98) as she wrote, “We gotta win it this year.” Shelomi’s disappointment would have likely stemmed from the Mavericks’ struggles.

Game 1 was a blowout loss (107-89) for Dallas. However, Game 2 offered some hope with point guard Luka Doncic’s impressive performance (32 points, 11 assists) leading to a nail-biting finish. However, a lack of support for Doncic ultimately led to another loss, giving the Celtics a 2-0 series lead.

Many Mavericks fans, including Shelomi, were heartbroken. It wasn’t just the loss but the feeling that Doncic’s efforts were wasted. A close game fueled the belief that they “would win it this year,” as Shelomi put it.

Before the game, Shelomi confirmed her favorite to win the NBA championship. She posted a picture of Jayson Tatum’s team winning Game 2 of the NBA finals on Instagram. In the game, Jrue Holiday came in a clutch for the Celtics, totaling 26 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists, which helped his team secure the victory. Jaylen Brown put up 21 points with four rebounds and seven assists. Despite the disappointing results of the game, Shelomi has been working out hard in the offseason.

Shelomi’s mother, Pilar Sanders, has backed the 20-year-old’s intense workouts. Shelomi is gearing up for her debut in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Pilar shared an Instagram post showing her daughter’s workout with Alabama A&M. The video shows Shelomi trying to master shooting and ball handling. “Yeaaaassssss! Keep backing them down baby! Go @shelomisanders #proudmom #shelomisanders,” Pilar captioned the post.

Despite the NBA finals not ending on a high note, there’s good news for Shelomi. It seems that she has reconciled with her father, Deion Sanders, and is now beginning anew at Alabama A&M. With this renewed support system, will Shelomi be able to deliver outstanding performances in her upcoming matches?

Deion Sanders has his daughter’s back

Shelomi Sanders’ decision to leave the Buffaloes and enter the transfer portal was met with harsh criticism from her father, Deion Sanders, who even called it “stupid.” Both did not communicate with each other for some time, sparking rumors of a feud. However, a recent video showed them enjoying a fun gaming session in an effort to ditch the rumors. In a friendly cornhole competition at an indoor venue, the two went ahead with their playful rivalry, which brought them closer.

Around the same time, Shelomi posted videos of her intense practice sessions online, including a clip where she made numerous attempts to score baskets. Her coach, Ebi Ere, reposted the clip and praised her as a “workhorse” who “never complained once” and always asks for more practice. It seems Shelomi has resurrected her support system and is poised to make a big impact with Alabama A&M.