“Maybe we should stop,” Edward muttered, panting after missing another shot. He and his Big Brother, in the BB/BS program, had only been playing basketball for 15 minutes, but he was already frustrated. They sat down at a bench nearby to take a break. When Edward was matched in the BB/BS program, his mother warned he was lacking self-confidence. As much as he loved basketball, he fears criticism. While reassured that he was doing well, he was hesitant to accept these words. “When I play at recess with my friends, they are all bigger. I barely have a chance.” “Do you think Stephen Curry is bigger than the players he goes against?” The disheartened look on Edward’s face converted into a slight grin as this example, using his favorite basketball player had proven the point. Edward and his Big Brother went over everything he needed to play at recess, but not all of it had gone smoothly. He couldn’t dribble long without losing control, and some shots barely reached the net as he put all of his strength into it. He has improved and continues to focus with every practice. Time with Edward wasn’t just about basketball. While he and his Big Brother practiced, they conversed. He explained his aspiration to be a scientist.These tickets are being requested because, attending a professional basketball game will allow Edward’s confidence to strengthen as he sees the resilience and dedication of the players. Edward has expressed his interest in the Thunder vs the 76ers due to the role models in the game that he could witness in person. Since practicing Basketball, Edward's mother has admitted his grades and attitude have improved.