The Sanders men have always held the values of hard work and diligence on the utmost pedestal. But it took Bucky’s tears to emphasize the importance of vulnerability when success doesn’t always come your way. The glory of Deion Sanders outshines all his sons and sometimes, it can be hard to live up to that standard of eminence, especially when Bucky’s talents lie outside of the gridiron and without shoulder pads and helmet as his attire.
Deion Sanders Jr. founded his YouTube channel and brand, Well Off Media on 23rd April 2018 and after over 6 years of consistent content, Bucky has garnered 456,000 followers who all believe in his brand and the type of videos he coincided with. Bucky is the sole medium through which the Buffs fans get to have a deeper connection to their team by being able to witness the players’ bond together and even their training sessions and yet, his achievements go rather unnoticed under his brother and father’s fame. But today, the fans proved how much they value him after his table was stacked with beautiful gifts that echoed a common message of love and gratitude.
Fans get to see a rare side of Bucky in a vulnerable interview
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On 26th July, Bucky released his interview with the ‘Reach The People’ podcast and discovered a whole new side to the eldest sibling that no one had seen before. This once-in-a-blue-moon interaction saw Bucky talking about his struggles of trying to find his talent and constantly facing failures in it. He went on to emphasize that he knew how to make it big and even had a well-thought plan and yet, success was nowhere to be seen. During the entire segment, Bucky was on the verge of tears as he shared the most sensitive moments of his life, which evidently moved the fans drastically as well.
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On 27th July, Bucky took to Instagram to show all the gifts he had received from his fans after the interview melted hearts. Ranging from beautiful handmade paintings and heartwarming letters to even a custom-made ‘Well Off Media’ helmet, the fans outdid themselves as Bucky was reminded that he has had an impact on their lives. The 30-year-old expressed his appreciation for all of the gifts and as he prepares to approach life with a better and a more positive outlook, Deion has also shown support for his first-born, but not before exuding his inherent paternal instincts.
Daddy Sanders supports Bucky but with its own twist
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There have been several instances in the past where Deion has mentioned how Bucky is his “most talented young man” despite not having a successful football career like his brothers. Additionally, the nationwide influence of the Colorado Buffaloes and Coach Prime should be credited quite commendably to Bucky and the PR that he handles for the program. After his emotional rant, the father came through to have his back but not before scolding him for using cuss words in the video.
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As we all know, Deion Sanders is a saint of a man who doesn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or indulge in any sort of substance. He’s been known to pass down these qualities to his sons as well but after Bucky spiraled in his emotions during the interview, Deion commented under the post, “This is good stuff son straight from your heart! I don’t like the cussing but I understand.” It can’t be easy being a man with the last name Sanders attached to him since that automatically translates to exceptional success, leading to a mountain of expectations. Which is something that Bucky has surpassed with his talents and is something that the entire community is proud of him for.
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