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There’s an extremely good Basketball Grandpa hiding in this viral fitness video

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

This is one of the most miraculous, incredible, awe-inspiring things we’ve ever seen.

Seriously, just think about how difficult this must be. Standing on a basketball court, unsure of whether you can pull off a feat and utterly nailing it while the camera is rolling.

Truly, basketball grandpa is most amazing man we’ve had a chance to witness.

First he drains a shot from the free throw line and it’s all net. Then he does it again, and again, and again — all while some punk is trying to distract him.

The man goes five of five from the stripe with ease. In an era during which kids are forgetting the fundamentals, he is a basketball hero.

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