Since 1985, the McDonald’s All-American Game has been the launching pad for high school basketball players bound for greatness. Jordan, LeBron, Shaq and Kobe; they all made a stop on their way to the top. Meal Ticket, a new feature-length documentary now streaming on Prime Video, brings us up close on this legendary showcase.
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The Gist: If you’re a basketball fan, you’ve surely heard of the McDonald’s All-American Game, even if you haven’t ever watched it. Just playing in the game is a seal of approval for a young player, and the results bear it out–a majority of players in the game go on to play in the NBA or WNBA. It’s the biggest chance a young player has to boost their draft stock (and their public profile).
Meal Ticket is here to remind you how important the game is–and it’s brought esteemed
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