Sundiata Gaines
Sundiata Gaines managed to remain with NBA D-League while believing in the system and believing in his own capabilities and lastly believing that his day will come and he will get his shot.
It was a historic moment in the history of sports, a moment that makes or breaks destinies. Sundiata Gaines did not take part in the first three quarters of the game and with the vibrant presence of LeBron James, Cleveland were 22-4 at the beginning of the fourth quarter and as time ticked to the closing moments of game Cleveland were only six ahead with 32.5 seconds to go.
The Cleveland were not able to seal the victory as Zydrunas Ilgauskas was not able to manage one of two free throws and time was racing with only 5.6 to close the play, but by now Utah were in need of a basket to tie the game.
The goddess of victory was smiling at the calculations and estimations of the analysts and coaches as she has chosen the man to crown for the moment. Utah could win the game with a three pointer.
Ronnie Price kept himself locked behind the three-point line after the time out and he managed to pass the ball to Sundiata Gaines and goddess of victory smiled and with her smile came the three pointer in the lap of Utah Jazz and every body was kept breathless with the basket. Utah Jazz won 97-96. The history was created in seconds!
Sundiata Gaines was on a ten day contract with Jazz for Deron Williams has had sprained his wrist, but Sundiata Gaines finished his game with nine points in nine minutes.
Luck counts after your hard work and dedication.
Sundiata Gaines