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Teenager wins 'life-changing' $100K by beating Damian Lillard in viral NBA 3-point contest


Published on 2025-02-17 13:05:34 - MSN
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  • There weren't many memorable shots in the NBA's poorly received new All-Star Game format, but one college student managed to outdo Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks to win a six-figure prize Sunday.

A teenager named Anthony Miracola won $100,000 by defeating NBA star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. The event, which took place on February 17, 2024, was part of a promotional event by Starry, a lemon-lime soda brand. Miracola, who had previously won a local contest in New York, outscored Lillard 25-24 in the final round, showcasing his shooting skills against one of the NBA's top 3-point shooters. This victory not only earned him the substantial cash prize but also a moment of fame, as the event was widely shared on social media, highlighting the unexpected triumph of an amateur over a professional athlete.

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