A Los Angeles Lakers fan went viral on Wednesday after he banked a half-court shot during a break in Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The fan got the attention of everyone not just because of his luck, but also due to how he effortlessly drained the long-range bomb for the $70,000 reward.

Now a lot of LA supporters are even joking that the Lakers should sign him since the team could really use a long-range shooter of that caliber.

“We gonna have no money for kyrie tell em to stop,” one fan joked. A second commenter said, “Another player will be cut [tomorrow].”

“Jeanie Buss about to trade someone to get the money to pay this guy,” another supporter said. Meanwhile, a fourth fan added, “Get this man a jersey.”

The Lakers are shooting 33.8 percent from the field this season, so while the LA faithful are simply joking, it's easy to see where they are coming from. The Lakers really need a shooter that will help elevate their offense and utilize LeBron James' passing to its full potential.

Article Continues Below
Related Los Angeles Lakers News
timberwolves, Nickeil Alexander-Walker
1 player Minnesota Timberwolves must trade in 2025 offseasonGarrett Kerman ¡
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to his team losing the lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves late in the fourth quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Lakers’ JJ Redick link up with Les Snead at Rams campMiguel La Torre ·
image thumbnail
Sources: Lakers split on trading core playersAnthony Irwin ¡
Lakers' Rob Pelinka with a Lakers logo in the middle Mavs Center Daniel Gafford on one side, Nets center Nic Claxton on the other. Question marks around them.
Sources: ‘Extremely active’ Lakers looking to add multiple bigs on trade marketAnthony Irwin ·
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal (33) being defended by Chicago Bulls center Brad Miller (52) during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2010 NBA playoffs at the United Center.
Former Laker Shaq, Brad Miller recreate brawl photo 23 years laterZachary Howell ¡
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with his coach during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ ‘likely’ $52.6 million contract decisionPreston Byers ·

Considering how confident the fan was in making his shot, no wonder why Purple and Gold fans loved him.

It's the second half-court shot that a Lakers fan has hit this 2022-23 season, and it's especially intriguing since prior to this campaign, no one has made the shot for two straight years. The first one from last November got a bigger reward of $75,000.

All jokes aside, here's to hoping the Lakers get the shooter they need to compete.