A “life-changing” second won’t ever be forgotten by 18-year-old faculty scholar Jaren Barajas, who can add to his younger resume that he beat a perennial NBA All-Star in a 3-point contest.
Jaren Barajas received the “MrBeast Logo Shot Challenge” on Sunday night time, as he nailed a shot from deep to not solely beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard but in addition win $100,000.
“This is going to mean the world to me, it’s going to help my family a lot and definitely my future,” Barajas mentioned, by way of The Related Press. “Hopefully it’ll help me pay for my education, which it will.”
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Jaren Barajas celebrates after taking part in a contest towards Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks to win $100,000 throughout the 2025 NBA All-Star Recreation at Chase Heart. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Pictures)
Barajas simply wanted to hit one shot from deep, whereas Lillard was tasked with hitting three brand three-pointers. With the clock winding down, Barajas threw one up because the buzzer sounded and the multi-colored ball splashed by the ring.
The ball smashed off the backboard earlier than getting into, and because the expression goes, the financial institution was open. And it stuffed Barajas’ personal checking account within the course of.
“It was coming down to the wire, we had 30 seconds left and my dad always tells me, ‘Use the backboard,’” Barajas defined. “That’s what I had to do to make it go in.”
What’s humorous is Barajas had no clue he was going to the Chase Heart to see the 2025 NBA All-Star Recreation on Sunday night time, as he’d been hoping to go however didn’t have it on the calendar.
Michael Barajas, his father, discovered the ticket costs he was in search of and jumped on the alternative to shock his son. If that was a shock to Jaren, think about how he felt being requested to take part within the contest.
Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots throughout the 2025 NBA All Star Recreation at Chase Heart. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Pictures)
“I got surprised with these tickets yesterday, so I didn’t even know I was coming to the game, so to have this experience is so surreal. I’m so thankful,” he mentioned.
Michael added, “He wanted to go to the game, prices were pretty high so I kept watching the prices come down and once I found them where I could afford them, I bought them and surprised him with them yesterday. I can’t believe we’re right here, but I’m glad I did it. He deserves it and I’m proud of him.”
The financial institution shot is one thing Jaren will always remember, particularly as he celebrated with Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith on the courtroom instantly after it went in. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was smiling ear to ear as the group roared.
Jaren Barajas poses together with his father Michael after beating Damian Lillard in a three-point contest, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Picture/Janie McCauley)
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And Lillard discovered Jaren as nicely after the defeat to congratulate him, whereas additionally showering him with greenback payments.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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