The Million Dollar Shot That Wasn't: The Story of Don Calhoun

⛹️‍♂️Don Calhoun made an improbable 80-foot shot during an NBA halftime show for a chance to win a million dollars.

🚫Due to a technicality in the rules, Don Calhoun was initially disqualified from receiving the prize money.

🏀The Bulls organization, under pressure from fans, decided to pay Don Calhoun the million dollars over a period of 20 years.

🙌Don Calhoun's shot became a local legend and brought attention to the halftime promotion contest.

📜The rules of promotional contest events like this are thoroughly vetted by lawyers to ensure compliance.

What was the prize for making the shot?

—The prize for making the shot was one million dollars.

Why was Don Calhoun initially disqualified from receiving the prize money?

—Don Calhoun was disqualified due to a technicality in the rules that stated the contestant could not have played organized basketball within five years.

Did Don Calhoun eventually receive the million dollars?

—Yes, after reconsideration by the Bulls organization, Don Calhoun received the million dollars over a period of 20 years.

How did fans react to Don Calhoun's disqualification?

—Fans were outraged by the disqualification and voiced their displeasure, leading to the Bulls organization deciding to pay Don Calhoun the prize money.

What impact did Don Calhoun's shot have on the halftime promotion contest?

—Don Calhoun's shot became a local legend and brought attention to the halftime promotion contest, increasing its popularity.

00:00Don Calhoun, a lucky fan, made an 80-foot shot for a chance to win a million dollars during an NBA halftime show.

10:26Due to a technicality in the rules, Don Calhoun was initially disqualified from receiving the prize money.

12:52The Bulls organization, under pressure from fans, decided to pay Don Calhoun the million dollars over a period of 20 years.

12:52Don Calhoun's shot became a local legend and brought attention to the halftime promotion contest.

12:52The rules of promotional contest events like this are thoroughly vetted by lawyers to ensure compliance.