The point values were chosen to give the desired relative weight between a free throw (1 point) a field goal (2 points) and a three-point goal (3 points)
Or the magnitude of difficult on the shot, the closer you are to the basket the lesser the points and most shots are contested. Except for the free throw line.
Tell the man to take a break and to eat or read a book. Don't go on any devices because it will distract him and cause more stress. He needs to tell himself that sometimes it's good to take a break and he already has amazing grades.