College Student Jaren Barajas Triumphs Over NBA Star Damian Lillard in 3-Point Shooting Contest
In a stunning upset at the NBA All-Star Game, college student Jaren Barajas defeated star player Damian Lillard in a highly anticipated 3-point shooting contest, claiming a grand prize of $100,000. The contest, which was part of the MrBeast challenge, saw Barajas hitting a miraculous buzzer-beater shot that left fans and fellow athletes, including Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, in disbelief. While reactions to the challenge varied among sports media, the moment was celebrated on social media as a memorable highlight of the All-Star festivities.
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