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Barry Sanders on being a Michigan State dad: 'It's probably my most favorite thing'

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is used to adjusting on the fly on the field, but recently he's had to adjust to a new role off the field, a Michigan State dad.

His son, Nick, joined the MSU basketball team this past season as a walk-on shooting guard. Prior to college, Nick played at Birmingham Detroit Country Day where he averaged 10 points, three rebounds and four assists per game.

"It's probably my most favorite thing to do in life, just being an MSU dad and enjoying seeing the team and seeing Nick and Coach (Tom) Izzo," Sanders said.