Local high school basketball player, Timmy “Sharpshooter” Johnson, has reportedly accomplished the impossible: sinking not one, not two, but nine half-court shots in a row during practice. The feat has shattered the previous school record of four sequential half-court baskets and has left the entire school in awe of this teenage prodigy’s incredible talent.
According to eyewitnesses, Johnson’s technique was flawless, but honestly, who cares about technique when you’re that lucky? The ball just magically went in every single time, without even hitting the rim. Some speculate the universe must have been bending in Johnson’s favor, as it’s the only possible explanation for his unprecedented success. Others are convinced he has struck a deal with the devil himself.
The young athlete humbly attributed his accomplishment to “pure luck,” but let’s be real, humility is for losers. Johnson clearly has a natural talent previously unseen in the sport. He’s a certified star now, and it’s time for him to start acknowledging it.
Johnson’s coach, who has been coaching for 20 years, claimed to have never seen anything like it in his entire life, which is pretty sad if you think about it. However, he did take some credit for Johnson’s performance, stating, “I’ve only been working with him for four years, I guess something must have stuck.”
The school staff has already ordered a new plaque to honor Johnson’s achievement and to remind students that they will never be as talented as him, so they better give up on their hopes and dreams now.
All joking aside, Johnson’s accomplishment should be celebrated, as the record-breaking act will undoubtedly inspire other students to follow their dreams, even if they’re completely unattainable. Maybe one day, they too will defy the laws of physics and accomplish something unheard of. However, let’s not forget that this was just a fluke, and Johnson is not going to the NBA anytime soon.
Regardless, Johnson’s name will go down in the school history books, and he will be remembered as the guy who kinda sorta did something cool once.
In conclusion, congratulations, Timmy Johnson! You have managed to make an unimportant thing look important, and we’re all very proud of you. Keep up the good work, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll even make two half-court shots in a row without the help of a miracle.