OTH launched itself on the whole basketball aspect and how Lucas joining the team changed his future and his path. Additionally, Lucas joining the Ravens was the catalyst for change in all the other main characters, whether it was meeting, hooking up, friendships, changing perspectives, etc. -- Leigh Raines
Haley: Oh, the magazine pages are sticking again, you little pervert. Oh hey Luke. You've been reading this? Lucas: I don't know, Haley. Is that the 'why do i hang out with these people?' issue, because you're on the cover of that, right? Haley: No, actually it's the 'my best friend is an idiot' issue and there you are!