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MSU, NBA basketball star Steve Smith speaks during MSU commencement ceremony

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Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith has a sash placed over his head by Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D. during an honorary degree ceremony at the MSU commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith has a sash placed over his head by Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D. during an honorary degree ceremony at the MSU commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith, center, receives a honorary degree from Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. and Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D. during the MSU commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center.
NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith, center, receives a honorary degree from Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. and Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D. during the MSU commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Graduating seniors listen as NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith speaks during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Graduating seniors listen as NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith speaks during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Commencement speaker, NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith addresses the graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith shakes hands with Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
NBA and MSU basketball star Steve Smith shakes hands with Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Graduating seniors before the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Graduating seniors before the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Dignitaries and school officials make their way to the stage during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Dignitaries and school officials make their way to the stage during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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Graduating seniors before the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Graduating seniors before the Michigan State University commencement at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D. during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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Wendys President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor receives an honorary degree during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Wendys President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor receives an honorary degree during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Graduating seniors during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert, joking about the abundance of the color green at the event, and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Quicken Loans Dan Gilbert, joking about the abundance of the color green at the event, and business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert receive honorary degrees during the Michigan State University commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on May 6, 2022.
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