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Friday open thread: What Michigan-based athlete would you want playing for the Lions?

Chances are if you are a fan of the Detroit Lions, or any of the other professional sports teams from the city, Michigan likely holds a special place in your heart. And in every sport, there are big time players that hail from the Mitten state.

Our hometown Detroit Red Wings have four players who were born in Michigan on the current roster in Dylan Larkin, Alex Debrincat, Andrew Copp, and Austin Czarnik.

In the NBA, star shooting guard Devin Booker frequently shows his allegiance to his home state by donning various Detroit apparel whenever he can.