Bishop Montgomery’s senior guard Christopher Jones made a huge three-pointer with just 3.9 seconds left in the game, leading his team to a win over Sierra Canyon on Tuesday night. To make the moment even more special, Jones made the game-winning shot in front of LeBron James, whose two sons play for Sierra Canyon. Jones celebrated by staring at James and screaming in triumph, and James could only nod his head in respect for the young player’s passion and big-time play.
Jones didn’t score a single point in the first half of the game, but he turned things around in the second half. He scored seven points in the second half, including the most critical shot of the game. Despite missing a similar shot at the end of the first quarter, Jones kept his cool and focused on making the exact same shot at the end of the game, which turned out to be a game-changer.
Jones’ shot has since gone viral on TikTok, with the player himself sharing an edited video of the moment on his account. Jones’ caption for the video says it all: “never gonna forget this.” For Jones, the win was more than just a game; it was a moment he’ll remember for the rest of his life.
The fact that Jones made the game-winning shot in front of LeBron James, who is considered one of the best basketball players of all time, makes the moment even more significant. Jones acknowledged that he pointed directly at James after the shot, and the four-time NBA champion and MVP could only nod in respect for the young player’s big-time play. Jones’ passion and skill are proof that young players are just as capable of making big plays as their more experienced counterparts.
“I pointed directly at LeBron and he just shook his head up and down. He couldn’t say nothing.”
Christian Jones hit a game-winning three & pointed at LeBron during an absolute wild ending to Bishop Montgomery's win against Sierra Canyon. pic.twitter.com/gfP4lBYRZr
— David Astramskas (@redapples) February 15, 2023
Jones’ ability to keep his cool and make the game-winning shot, even after missing a similar shot earlier in the game, demonstrates the importance of persistence and resilience in basketball and in life. Jones’ hard work paid off in the end, and he proved that he has the talent and skill to be a successful basketball player at the highest level.
Jones’ passion and dedication to the sport, coupled with his talent and skill, make him a player to watch in the future. The game-winning shot in front of LeBron James is just one of many more big moments to come for this young basketball star.
