Yep and he did have a basketball career afterwards, but it was cut short due to the accident and he was forced to retire early despite being young and wound up being a sports agent instead.
Your right, but if he hadn't done that there at least would been a better chance that almost everyone would've had positive relationships with him even Lucas. Not saying everything would be 100%. But he wouldn't have been labeled a murderer and have burnt bridges. Then if they still decided to kill him off in the end at least he'd be at peace with ALMOST everyone.