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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. 
This lacrosse player was drafted first overall by his dad
This lacrosse player was drafted first overall by his dad

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. 


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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

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