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This lacrosse player was drafted first overall by his dad

He’s a pro athlete, but his dad is still his boss. 

I’m pretty sure professional lacrosse player Ryan Keenan has already fought with his new coach and GM. I only know because everyone fights with their dad. 

Keenan was the first pick in Monday’s National Lacrosse league draft, going to the Saskatchewan Rush. His dad, Derek, is a former NLL player himself and currently the Rush’s coach and GM. When he had to make his first pick on Monday, he went with somebody he knew. 

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It’s believed to be the first time a player has been selected first in a pro sports draft by his/her father. 

And it’s not like Keenan didn’t deserve to be the first pick. He had 33 goals and 18 assists in 16 games as a senior at Quinnipiac last season.