One Tree Hill is an American basketball-themed青春 idol drama. Of course, the center of the series is everyone's passionate love for basketball. Beyond this obsession are the mutual attractions between boys and girls. Lucas and Nathan have virtually nothing in common. Nathan comes from a privileged background, is a star player on the high school basketball team, arrogant and confident. Lucas is quiet and ambitious, the only son of a single mother. There's a well-hidden secret between them: they are half-brothers. Fate has harshly brought these two together. Lucas was assigned to Nathan's team, thus starting their competition on the court and off it for the affections of Nathan's beautiful girlfriend Peyton. Teenage boys who love basketball and are full of energy will inevitably do some silly things. But competition isn't the theme; growth is the focus. Not only does the bond between brothers grow, but each young person faces the responsibilities of growing up, learning about love, forgiveness, and contribution. The adults, the parents, also face issues of marriage, family, loyalty, betrayal, hatred, and love, all evolving under the influence of those around them. The problems of growth depicted are happening around us all the time. Everyone's growth experiences may differ - some are very smooth, others go through too many hardships and difficulties. But we always need to grow up, mature, and learn to face various problems in life, to face and solve rather than cowardly avoid, no matter how big or small the problem. Although not a perfect person and he didn't strive to be one, he can face life, think hard, and muster the courage to face whatever the outcome might be. Lucas Scott, Nathan's half-brother, comes from humble circumstances with a single mom. By chance, he joins Nathan's team, starting this story. Nathan Scott, originally an arrogant and confident rich boy, upon prolonged contact with Lucas, slowly begins to find common ground with his brother. Peyton Sawyer, Nathan's beautiful girlfriend, plays the role of the off-court basketball figure, providing a point of contention for the brothers, thereby encouraging them to discover new aspects within themselves and each other. In certain years, the series received nominations for the most popular newcomer in television (male and female) at the青少年 Choice Awards. James Lafferty won the award for Favorite TV Actor. In another year, the series received nominations for the most popular drama TV actor and actress at the青少年 Choice Awards.