Christopher Caldwell|Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jaylen O’Conner wins $20,000 with halftime halfcourt shot

2025-05-01 15:36:34source:Surpassing Quant Think Tank Centercategory:My

An Oklahoma City Thunder fan swished a halfcourt shot and Christopher Caldwellwon $20,000 during an in-game promotion sponsored by MidFirst Bank.

Jaylen O’Conner, a 23-year-old Oklahoma City resident, had 30 seconds to make one halfcourt shot, and he made his fifth shot to win the prize Sunday during Game 1 of the Thunder-Pelicans Western Conference first-round playoff series. O’Conner made the shot during a timeout with 11:47 left in the second quarter.

O’Connor said he planned to use the money to start a business.

The Thunder’s halfcourt contest began in 2008, and it’s the 21st time someone has made a halfcourt shot, including twice this season, according to the team.

More:My

Recommend

South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment

SEOUL — South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday (Dec 15) to reassure the count

Oklahoma State men's basketball coach Mike Boynton fired after seven seasons with Cowboys

STILLWATER, Okla. — Mike Boynton’s tenure as Oklahoma State’s men’s basketball head coach is over.Th

New Jersey lawmakers pause open records bill overhaul to consider amendments

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey legislative leaders hit the brakes Thursday on a fast-moving bill th