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“Can’t Just Keep Doing It For Free”: Following $4.5 M Success, Deion Sanders Gives Business Lessons To Shedeur

Published 10/11/2023, 5:14 AM EDT

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“The Shedeur”, beyond being a victorious moment for the Colorado Buffaloes, is emerging as a cultural phenomenon, transcending the boundaries of the field and potentially seeping into mainstream entertainment. Shedeur Sanders, amidst the crucial 27-24 win over Arizona State and the birth of his signature “floss” wrist celebration, has magnetized attention, yet his exploits are becoming more than just a game-winning drive or a cheeky response to naysayers.

The tale gets intriguing as Deion Sanders eyes an opportunistic moment to weave financial wisdom into this viral victory. The tweet, hinting at the fusion of sports, stardom, and strategic business moves, paves the way for a narrative where exploiting moments of fame is not just savvy but essential. Below, let’s explore this multidimensional saga of triumph, trendsetting, and tactical financial maneuvers.

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Shedeur’s flashy wrist celebration has not only established itself as a sports-world trend, notably adopted by stars across the NFL and NBA, but also tantalizingly hovers on the brink of becoming a wider cultural movement. The trajectory it is carving has stirred Deion Sanders to pivot toward ensuring that this widespread recognition translates to tangible financial gain. A tweet from Jake Schwanitz highlighting Deion’s comment, “We just gotta get [Shedeur] a lucrative watch deal; he can’t just keep doing it for free,” beckons an era where athletic prowess and viral moments mesh with keen business strategy.

This narrative isn’t just grounded in a father’s desire for his son’s profitability but speaks to a larger paradigm shift in the sports industry. NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights have become a pivotal point in athlete branding, enabling players to monetize their moments of fame, ensuring that their impact isn’t merely left to be memories on the field but also to echo in the chambers of business profitability and personal brand building.

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While guiding Shedeur towards a monetized celebration, Deion himself isn’t a stranger to meshing strategic business moves with his sports persona. His venture into the eyewear business, specifically the Prime 21 sunglasses, not only solidified his status as a fashion-forward coach but also as an astute businessman.

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The sunglasses, receiving a tidal wave of pre-orders and accumulating an estimated $4.5 million in revenue, bear testament to Deion’s adept ability to transfigure controversies and snide remarks—notably from Colorado State coach Jay Norvell—into a financial triumph and a fashion statement. The synergy between Shedeur’s rising stardom and Deion’s established business sagacity outlines a journey where monumental moments on the field become deeply intertwined with off-field financial strategies.

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As we sidestep from the glare of the stadium lights to the subtle flicker of a trending tweet, the Sanders duo plots a course that entwines the euphoria of sports victories with pragmatic business wisdom.

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Vasudha Mudgal

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Vasudha Mudgal is an NFL Author at EssentiallySports with a passion and deep understanding of the sport. She is pursuing her second post-graduation from a premier institute, and with a rich background in teaching, Mudgal brings a unique perspective to her writing. Apart from football, Mudgal indulges in her lifelong love for basketball.
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