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How your favorite athletes celebrated Father’s Day

Here’s to you, sports dads.

I don’t need to tell you what Father’s Day is, but it’s here again, and we’re taking this time to celebrate some of our favorite athlete dads.

First up, Torrey Smith, who salutes not only fathers, but any father figures with this adorable photo of his two sons.

Second is LeBron James, who threw this awesome backyard sports party for his son Bryce on Saturday. LeBron also wrecked every kid there, but that’s another story.

LeBron’s sons also made a video for their dad on Father’s Day. Bronny had to make sure his dad knew he couldn’t beat him in 2K. Maybe that’s why LeBron was so hard on all the kids at Bryce’s party!

JaVale McGee took the opportunity to show off his cute daughter and the Larry O’Brien trophy all in one photo. I understand. The Golden State Warriors won not even a week ago, so he’s still flexing.

Speaking of Warriors celebrations, let’s not forget everyone’s favorite dad, Zaza Pachulia, who has three kids and let his inner dad show at the Warriors’ victory parade. Who brings a camcorder these days?! Only ultra dads.

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema celebrated his own father with this incredible family photo. It’s like a Hawaiian-cowboy shirt crossover theme and it really deserves all our attention. Let’s make a holiday just for this photo.

Next we have Russell Westbrook, who posted for his dad, also named Russell Westbrook ...

And who got his own Father’s Day post from his wife Nina, who showed a photo of Russ and their newborn son, Noah.

Steve Nash’s wife, Lilla, posted the most dad photo of Steve that exists with his two daughters and son. Check out their jelly shoes, too.

Ben Simmons celebrated his dad, Dave Simmons, who played 13 seasons in the Australian National Basketball League.

On Saturday, Bryce Harper gave a special eyeblack shoutout to his dad. We caught a snap of it.

Kris Bryant posted this adorable throwback with his dad and brother. He’s hanging on to his dad’s butt for dear life. Mike Bryant played in the minor leagues for two seasons, by the way!

Amid all the cute stuff, there’s Myles Turner who straight up roasted his dad in his caption.

We’ll be updating this post all day with plenty more sports dads.

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