Fan Gets Tip From Cheerleader and Makes Million-to-One Shot

CHICAGO — A fan found out Wednesday night how it feels to earn $1 million for making a basket.

Dan Calhoun, 23, of Bloomington, Ill., got the money by sinking a 76-foot shot during a fan promotion at the Bulls-Miami Heat game at Chicago Stadium.

Under rules of the promotion, Calhoun launched his shot from the opposite free-throw line--three-quarters of the length of the court.

“Initially, I was going to shoot it off my chest, but one of the cheerleaders said that it was best to throw it in a baseball pass, and that’s what I did,” he said.

The ball hit nothing but net.

Calhoun, an office supply salesman, says he got his ticket to the game from a friend. He was picked to take part in the promotion when he walked into the arena.

“As soon as I walked in the door a young lady (affiliated with the promotion) came up to me and said it was the shoes,” he said. “She liked the shoes I was wearing.”

Calhoun’s shoes were bright yellow.

Chicago players, who slapped him on the back, hugged him and gave him high-fives, were impressed with the shot.

“Maybe I can get a loan to pay off my fine,” said Scott Williams, assessed $6,000 for fighting in Monday’s game at Detroit.