Lakers fan wins $70,000 after sinking half-court shot

One Lakers fan is now $70,000 richer after sinking a half-court shot throughout Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Sacramento Kings.

The fortunate winner, David Metcalf from Valencia, continues to be basking within the sudden win.

“I at all times thought it could be a loopy, high-pressure second, however I walked on the market and I didn’t really feel nerves,” recalled Metcalf.

Video throughout the recreation reveals Metcalf simply sinking the half-court shot as followers contained in the Crypto.com Area erupt with applause.

Metcalf arrived early to the sport with a good friend and stated somebody from the Lakers leisure staff approached them with the supply to shoot.

Metcalf’s good friend was given to the possibility to win a 12 months’s provide of a sports activities drink, whereas Metcalf was provided the half-court shot.

When the second got here and all eyes had been on Metcalf, he recalled strolling to the middle courtroom and feeling fully zoned in.

“That felt good,” stated an elated Metcalf.

His massive win marks the third profitable half-court shot this 12 months for the Lakers.

As for the brand new inflow of money, Metcalf plans to speculate among the cash and whereas additionally having fun with a global trip.

For these fortunate sufficient to strive their hand on the half-court shot, Metcalf’s recommendation is to, “Take a deep breath, take into consideration what you need, focus on the web, let it up, say a fast prayer and you ought to be good.”