Joey Aldama, aka "Lucky", is one of the best Melee players today. He is currently ranked #9 on SmashBoards and has even defeated some of the Gods of Melee, most notably Mang0. He has placed very well lately in tournaments, winning Smash The Record and coming in 2nd at Heir II The Throne.
In the latest Mashable documentary, he talks about his sick mother and how the money he gets from tournaments is used to pay bills and help his mother. He explains how growing up in Norwalk with Mang0 by his side training together has been a great influence on how and why he plays.
You can follow Lucky @LegendofLucky and Mashable @mashable.