What was a great story to follow on social media turned out to be a dud.
Once upon a time the Portland Trail Blazers fell to 32-28 on April 25 with a fifth straight loss when a fan tweeted at Damian Lillard on April 18 that they needed the team to win 42 games to save their house:
Fortunately for that fan, Portland finished the season with a 10-2 stretch and clinched 42 wins on the season with Sunday’s 132-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
After accomplishing the goal, Lillard took to the original post and asked to see the ticket.
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This was the response where the fan showed off he not only didn’t bet his home, but just a measley $200.
Social media roasted him: