One Los Angeles Lakers supporter on Sunday went home $100,000-richer after he knocked down a half-court shot in a promotion during the Lakers' game versus the Knicks. He made it in his first and only attempt, to the delight of the crowd inside Staples Center.
Lakers fan hit a half-court shot to win $100K https://t.co/BhOxsuVHa9 pic.twitter.com/mEA0MuRLBR
— Sportando (@Sportando) January 21, 2018
The fan's name is Suni Strong, who'll definitely have his internet moment for quite some time after this spectacular shot. But there are other facts about Strong that are as interesting. Take this, for example, he actually claims to be an employee at SpaceX while also being a bounty hunter.
If he's not lying, the Lakers fan that won 100K with this half court shot is a Space X employee and a bounty hunter (@LakersReporter) pic.twitter.com/Fw4cyyEnzR
— CJ Fogler AKA Perc70 #BlackLivesMatter (@cjzero) January 21, 2018
The $100K winner’s name is Suni Strong. He’s 27, and works at SpaceX on the heat shell … and also as a bounty hunter. His nephew, Zosier, is here at his first ever Lakers game.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 21, 2018
This guy is living the dream.
The night turned out to be a good one not just for the fan, but for the Lakers too as they won in convincing fashion, 127-107. Six players finished the game in double figures, led by Jordan Clarkson who had 29 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists. Julius Randle also played well and recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists of his own.
It was the Lakers’ second straight victory to improved their record to 17-29 for the season. While they are still in 11th place in the Western Conference, they still have a chance to compete for one of the last playoff spots as they are only six games back of the L.A. Clippers who are currently in eighth place.
However, they will need a huge second half of the season if they want to make it to the playoffs, to give all their fans more reason to celebrate, including the lucky winner on Sunday.
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