“Never Get a Respect You Deserve”: Deion Sanders Expresses Deep Love for His Step-Dad in Father’s Day Tribute

Deion Sanders wasn’t just showered with love on Father’s Day, he spread the love too! After receiving heartwarming messages from his own children, Deion took to Instagram to pay tribute to all fathers around the world.

His message overflowed with appreciation. “Happy Father’s Day to all my wonderful fathers,” he declared, showering praise on “all the Blessed Fathers, Step Fathers & All the men trying to play their parts in fathering their children.” He lauded dads as positive forces, protectors, and providers who often go unrecognized.

Deion even addressed the lack of acknowledgment dads sometimes receive. Halfway through his heartfelt Instagram reel, he went on to extend his appreciation to the often-underappreciated stepfathers. “I had the best stepfather in the world, Willie J. I know they call you stepfather because you step in and affiliate in the gap. But thank you all. Sometimes you never get a respect you deserve or desire but I thank you all” he said.

Now, Deion never fails to appreciate Wille J. Knight, who entered his life when he was just eight. Wille J. became a constant presence after Deion’s biological father, sports icon Mims Sanders, passed away from a brain tumor. He stepped in to fill the void, shaping Deion as a sports icon and witnessing his “Prime Time” era with pride. Deion even paid tribute to him in his memoir, “Elevate and Dominate” as one of the best father figures in his life. 

However, Deion’s message didn’t end there.  He extended his well-wishes to “all the Baby daddies out there,” encouraging them to do a “better job” with their kids. He offered well wishes to baby mamas as well, creating a truly inclusive Father’s Day message.  Now, the love Deion sent out is clearly being reciprocated. 

Deion Sanders’ family showers him with love on Father’s Day

Deion Sanders’ social media was flooded with Father’s Day love from his family! It started with a heartfelt post from his daughter Deiondra Sanders, thanking him for “having her back.” She then added a bunch of happy memories with Deion and her siblings. Then, Shilo followed suit with a playful gift exchange. He surprised Deion with two footballs, requesting his autograph, before jokingly presenting them back as a “Deion Sanders signed football.” Smiles filled the room as Shilo declared him the “best coach dad ever.”

The heartwarming tributes continued as Deion Sanders Jr. took over Coach Prime’s Instagram handle. He posted a series of nostalgic moments from 2016-2018, showcasing Deion as a devoted father both on and off the field. We see him cooking breakfast for his kids, playfully teasing them, and even sharing special coaching moments with his sons Shedeur and Shilo. Looks like the “father figures” have played their role right in shaping him into the man he is now.