During the NBA All-Star Game, Jaren Barajas, an 18-year-old from Oakley, gained fame by winning a half-court shooting contest against NBA star Damian Lillard. Sponsored by MrBeast, the contest involved Barajas successfully making a half-court shot while Lillard attempted three shots. Despite sitting in high-up seats, Barajas hit the winning shot on his eighth attempt, just as the buzzer sounded. His victory not only awarded him a $100,000 prize but also created a memorable moment that demonstrated the excitement of unexpected opportunities at such events.
It was dramatic, he made it as the clock was going off, Lillard told the AP. I love being part of stuff like that where you can impact somebody else.
Barajas told the Associated Press, "I'm so thankful. The full six-minute segment is above. (You'll have to forgive MrBeast for his greeting, How's it going, San Fran?)"
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