Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce showed love to their friend and former teammate Deion Sanders ahead of the game against the USC Trojans

Garnett and Pierce visited the Buffaloes locker room and bowed down to Sanders, who is now the head coach of the Colorado football team.

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Sanders returned the favor by dapping up and hugging the basketball legends.

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Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, who play quarterback and safety for the Buffaloes, challenged Garnett and Pierce to a 2-on-2 basketball game.

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Garnett jokingly declined the challenge, saying that he and Pierce were "too old" for that.

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Sanders laughed and said that he understood. He also praised Garnett and Pierce for their legendary careers.

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Garnett and Pierce said that they were proud of Sanders and wished him luck as Buffaloes plays against USC.

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The three friends shook hands and hugged before Garnett and Pierce left the locker room.

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Trojans lead Buffaloes 27-7 in second quarter

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