Undergraduate / "Mama, where's dad?" The divorce made a "gap" in my life, filled up with determination and hard work [7]

well I thought how this could relate to prompt 1 but I realized the divorce was more of an experience that ended up making me more mature and I was proud of it. I tried to make it into a prompt 1 kind of essay but it ended up in failure :(

Well heres my first prompt, i think its kinda off topic.
Prompt 1: Describe the world you come from - for example, your family, community or school - and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

"Scott lets go, we're going to be late for the game!" My mom had got box seats to a San Antonio Spurs versus Los Angeles Lakers game. It was my first basketball game and I was very thrilled to be attending. Once I saw the tall skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles, I awed in excitement and joy. When my mom finally got a parking spot, we walked to the ticket booth and when I saw the blue lights emitted from Staples Center, I was amazed and left speechless. I had never seen a building as fancy as that. As I entered the private room, I saw a few people with us. I thought the room would be for me and my mom only but I was wrong. My mom had told me that those people were very rich and successful. The game wouldn't start for another 30 minutes so my mom and I went to find some seats. I sat down next to a gentlemen eating popcorn. He told me that there were free drinks in the fridge and I could go get some. I was reluctant at first but decided to go get a drink. Once the starting lineups had been introduced, I saw a San Antonio player that wasn't black or white. I did not know his name and I asked the man next to me who he was. I found out that he was a French player and his name was Tony Parker. I took a liking for him because during the game he would doing fancy dribbles and passes. I knew that I wanted to be just like him. The man next to me knew that I began to like the sport basketball and saw how much I awed at amazement when Tony Parker made a basket. During halftime, the man asked me if I wanted a Tony Parker jersey. I immediately replied, "Yes I would love to have one." The man took me to go buy the jersey. After the game, I thanked the man with a hug and he then told me if I wanted to be successful like Tony Parker then I'd have to work hard, never give up on my dreams, and never let anyone tell you what you cannot do. His words had inspired me to become successful like himself and Tony Parker. As I went home, I discovered on the Internet that Tony Parker had divorced parents like me. It gave me hope that a person with divorced parents can be so successful. I knew I wouldn't become an NBA player because of my height and skill but I was determined to become rich and successful like Tony Parker. My mom had always encouraged me to study hard and someday I may become triumphant and glorious. I had never given up my dream to become successful and I hope I can make into a University and pay back my debts to my mother.

Undergraduate / "Mama, where's dad?" The divorce made a "gap" in my life, filled up with determination and hard work [7]

thank so much on the grammer check. i wanted to add some more details about how my mother has helped me trying to acheive my dreams and i need some help.