NBA All-Star Game: 18-year-old fan wins $100,000 by beating Damian Lillard in 3-point contest
NBA All-Star Game wasn't a hit with fans and media in terms of format or presentation, which will probably compel league executives to something new next year. However, one person was probably extremely happy with the events of All-Star weekend.
College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend
College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.
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College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K
A college student named Jaren Barajas beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star Game and won $100,000.
NBA All-Star Game: 18-year-old fan wins $100K by beating Damian Lillard in 3-point contest
Jaren Barajas, an 18-year-old college student, won $100,000 by defeating All-Star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game.
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That's because, on Saturday, Lillard is looking to become the first player to three-point in the 3-Point Contest since 1992, when Chicago Bulls reserve combo guard Craig Hodges achieved the feat. Most memorably that day, Hodges at one point nailed 19 straight triple tries during the semifinal round.
College student wins $100K after beating NBA All-Star in 3-point contest
College student Jaren Barajas, 18, hit the shot of his life on Sunday night at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, as he beat Damian Lillard and won $100,000.
East Bay college student beats Damian Lillard in 3-point contest, wins $100K
On Sunday night with the world watching, Barajas somehow beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star Game and won $100,000. Barajas called the moment “life-changing.
Teen wins $100K for beating NBA star Damian Lillard in 3-point challenge
This is going to mean the world to me, it's going to help my family a lot and definitely my future," Jaren Barajas said after winning the contest.
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