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Bucs' David wants to repay family for aiding his dream

Lavonte David didn’t take much time Sunday to celebrate his extension, saying he had to get back to work in team meetings. JAMES BORCHUCK | Times

TAMPA — During his final year of high school, Lavonte David's mom gave him cash for fees to attend the senior prom. But by the time she got home from working as a unit manager in a nursing rehab center, he would hand the money back to her.

"In his senior year, most young kids would love to go to the prom with all the senior activities," said Lynette David. "Every time it was time for him to pay his fee, when I got home from work that evening, he gave it back and said, "Oh, mom.