With uncertainty hanging over his future at AS Monaco, Jordan Lloyd stepped up during the toughest of times for his team, putting in performances that deserve serious consideration. With just 16 seconds left and Fenerbahce dangerously close to just two points and the shot clock down to 7, Jordan Lloyd took control of the ball at center Salle Gaston Medecin.
Placed on the AS Monaco logo, Lloyd made his trademark start, aiming to establish the lead and secure a much-needed win in the play-off series against Fenerbahce.
Lloyd maneuvered to his sweet spot, gathering momentum as he leaned toward the basket, then fired a long shot past Scotty Wilbekin.
As the ball went through the net, Roka fans erupted in celebration, recognizing the significance of what could potentially become one of the most memorable strikes in Monaco’s short EuroLeague history.
AS Monaco made a key defensive move in the next possession and thus sealed the victory. As the Monaco owner hugged others in celebration of the continuation of the series, Lloyd sent an impassioned message to the AS Monaco bench.
“That’s what I do!” Jordan Lloyd exclaimed, bowing and shouting triumphantly throughout the Gaston Hall. Doctor.
But it wasn’t directed at his teammates or the Monaco fans. That message was for his dad, Kenny Lloyd, who was there to support him during the playoffs.
“It was an emotional thing because of the year I went through. I was just talking to him, basically,” Lloyd later recalled in an interview with BasketNews.
Lloyd, who is out of contract with Monaco and faces uncertainty over his future at the club, gave it his all.
“It was probably the most difficult year I faced, physically and mentally.