Once upon a time, in the small town of Broomfield, Colorado, there was a boy named Matthew Evans. Matthew loved basketball more than anything. He was quick, speedy, and had a killer left hand. But there was one thing about Matthew that everyone noticed—he never used his right hand on the court. No matter how many drills he practiced or how many games he played, Matthew always stuck to his left hand. His friends would always tease him, but Matthew just smiled and kept his secret: he believed his right hand was useless for basketball.
Matthew’s reason was simple. Why go right when you can always go left? He relied solely on his left. Over time, he became a master with his left, but deep inside, he wondered what it would be like to use his right hand.
One day, during an important game against their rivals, Centaurus High School, the score was tight. The crowd was on the edge of their seats. With just seconds left, Matthew’s team needed a miracle. The ball was passed to him at the top of the key. Everyone expected him to shoot with his left, but instead, Matthew took a deep breath. He decided to try something different—something brave.
He dribbled twice with his right hand and got down hill, then leaped toward the hoop. With all his courage, he laid the ball up with his right hand, flicking it softly into the net. The crowd erupted in cheers. Matthew’s teammates applauded him for getting out of his comfort zone.
From that moment on, Matthew knew he didn’t have to be limited by fear or injury. That day, he proved to himself that sometimes, the greatest victories come from trying something new. And from then on, Matthew Evans played with both hands—ready for whatever challenge came next.
