1997 McDonald's All-American High School Team Basketball Signed By (16) With Lamar Odom, Elton Brand, Baron Davis, Ron Davis (Beckett)

Spalding Top Elite basketball has been hand-signed by Lamar Odom, Elton Brand, Baron Davis, Ron Artest, Jason Collins, Jarron Collins, Shane Battier, Larry Hughes, Chris Burgess, Luke Recker, Marcus Fizer, Brendan Haywood, Ryan Humphrey, Dion Glover, Kenny Gregory, Marcus Griffin, Anthony Perry, Khalid El-Amin, Mark Karcher, Britton Johnsen and Melvin Ely

The 1997 McDonald's All American Game was another highly anticipated high school basketball all-star event that featured some of the top high school basketball players from across the United States. The game took place on April 5, 1997, at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, just like the previous year.

The McDonald's All American Game continued its tradition of showcasing future basketball stars who would go on to have successful careers in college and the NBA. Some of the standout players from the 1997 McDonald's All American Game include:

Tracy McGrady (Mount Zion Christian Academy, North Carolina) - Tracy McGrady went on to become one of the NBA's most exciting and dominant players, earning seven All-NBA Team selections and being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Baron Davis (Crossroads School, California) - Baron Davis had a successful NBA career, playing for several teams, including the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, and Golden State Warriors.

Larry Hughes (Christian Brothers College High School, Missouri) - Larry Hughes played in the NBA for multiple teams, and he was known for his defensive prowess and scoring ability.

Elton Brand (Peekskill High School, New York) - Elton Brand had a successful NBA career and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2000. He played for teams like the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks.

Shane Battier (Detroit Country Day School, Michigan) - Shane Battier had a solid NBA career, known for his defensive skills and three-point shooting. He won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat.

Mike Bibby (Shadow Mountain High School, Arizona) - Mike Bibby had a successful NBA career, primarily with the Sacramento Kings, where he was a key player during their successful seasons in the early 2000s.

These players, along with other top high school prospects from the class of 1997, competed in the McDonald's All American Game, providing fans and scouts with a glimpse of the future stars of college and professional basketball. The game served as a platform for the young athletes to showcase their talents before embarking on their basketball careers at the next level.

The autograph includes an official Beckett Authentication Services hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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