Bowser Jr.'s Free Throw

It's a beautiful day at Mario Stadium and everyone is having a great game of basketball. The crowd cheered for these two teams as Lakitu said, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Mario All-Stars Free Throw Contest! Now, one lucky member from the audience will have a chance to make a free throw. If successful, he or she will win 100,000 coins!"

As Lakitu heard this, the crowd roared in triumph. Then he said, "So, who's ready to win some money?"

The crowd agreed as they cheered.

Lakitu smiled and said, "Alright then, let's find out who is today's lucky player. Start the Randomizer!"

Then the Randomizer made some sounds for a few seconds and then, a ding is heard. The Randomzer said, "Today's lucky person is Bowser Jr.!"

Lakitu agreed with the Randomizer and said, "That means Bowser Jr. will be shooting today! Come on down to the court and join me!"

Bowser Jr. was amazed. He is going to shoot for the money as he came down from the crowd and onto the court. Lakitu came to him and said, "Welcome to the contest, Bowser Jr.!"

"Thank you for having me, Lakitu." Bowser Jr. replied, "I'm so very happy to be here in this court and I'm so glad that you selected me for a chance to win some money. I love to play basketball with Mario and friends."

"That's right, buddy. You will have a chance to win 100,000 coins!" Lakitu said to him.

"Cool! So, how does it work?" Bowser Jr. asked.

"It's easy. Just step up to the line and make a free throw. That is all you have to do to win the money." Lakitu answered.

Bowser Jr. agreed with him and said, "Great! So, how many attempts do I have?"

Lakitu smiled at him and said, "One."

"Only one attempt? I'll take it!" Bowser Jr. said with a smile, "That means I'll be triumphant if I make it, right?"

"That's right. If you make it, you'll win 100,000 coins. But if you don't however, then you'll go home with a nice consolation prize. OK?"

"OK!" Jr. agreed.

Lakitu looked at him and said, "Well Bowser Jr., this is it. Are you ready to make a free throw for 100,000 coins?"

Bowser Jr. looked at him and said, "I guess I'll give it a try and after all, I do only have one attempt so, let's do it!"

"Very well, then! Bowser Jr., the free throw is all yours. Step on up to the line, buddy!" Lakitu said to him as he pointed his finger to the free throw line where Shy Guy is waiting with a basketball in his hand.

Bowser Jr. smiled as he walked all the way to the free throw line. Then Shy Guy came to him and said, "Bowser Jr., are you ready for your attempt?"

"All set and ready to shoot. Shy Guy, hand me the basketball if you please." Bowser Jr. replied with a friendly smile.

Shy Guy agreed with him and said, "You got it, buddy. One free throw for Bowser Jr., coming right up."

Then Shy Guy passed the ball to Jr. and then, the contest has started.

Bowser Jr. looked at the basket for a few seconds and then, he's ready to shoot. He bounced the ball three times, took aim at the basket and said, "OK, now that everything is all set, I can now proceed with my attempt. Well, here goes. One, two, three..."

Bowser Jr. took one final deep breath, aimed at the basket for the last time and then, it's go time...

"SHOOT!"

With the word shouted, he released the ball from his hands, heading straight for the basket.

The crowd watched in anticipation as the ball continued its path towards the basket. Everyone in the stadium watched and waited for the big finish as the ball is just a few feet away from the basket. Bowser Jr. held his breath and then...

SWISH!

The ball made it through the basket. The free throw is successful.

Shy Guy looked at the ball as it went through the basket and then, it's official...

"SCORE!"

Bowser Jr. can't believe it. He scored the free throw and said in triumph, "I did it... I DID IT!"

The crowd erupted in big cheers as Bowser Jr. fell down on the court in triumph as confetti fell on him. Lakitu saw it all and said, "He did it! Bowser Jr. has done it!"

Then Lakitu came to him and said, "Congratulations, Bowser Jr.! You have finally won 100,000 coins! How do you feel, buddy?"

"I feel triumphant!" Jr. replied, "I can't believe that I scored a basket! I guess that everyone can be triumphant sometimes."

And so, Bowser Jr. had a triumphant day as he jumped for joy.