LOS ANGELES — A lot of people have a good time when they go to watch an NBA game. And then there is the kind of good time had by Los Angeles Lakers fan Dean Tran on Wednesday night.

Tran, 40, a counselor from Los Angeles, was selected to shoot from half-court for a $100,000 prize between the third and fourth quarters of the Lakers’ clash with the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center.

Not only did he sink his effort to claim the cash, but after celebrating with James’ iconic press-the-floor motion, he attracted the attention of the Lakers star himself.

"It would have been hard to top this moment anyways," Tran told USA TODAY Sports. "But then I looked over and there was LeBron gesturing over to me and doing the same celebration I had done. I have been a LeBron guy from day one, so I’m never going to forget this moment."

To add an extra dose of star power to what had already become a highly profitable evening, Tran also got congratulated by retired soccer icon David Beckham on his way off the floor.

"I dreaming right now," he said.

Asked what he planned to spend the money on, Tran had an immediate answer.

"A Ferrari," he replied. "But I have to check with the wife."

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