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How Bronny James, Andrej Stojakovic and other sons of NBA players performed in the McDonald's All-American Game

There were five participants in the McDonald's All-American Game that had a father play in the NBA
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On Tuesday, fans of basketball tuned in to watch 24 of basketball's future stars go at it in the notorious McDonald's All-American Game in Houston, Texas.

The game has long been viewed as the premier high school All-American game, and has had some of the sports best players ever participate with names like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James among many others all playing in the game before they embarked on the their next step of their careers post-high school.

Tuesday's game was a tad special for the modern era of basketball fans as notable college and NBA stars such as LeBron James, Peja Stojakovic, Dajuan Wagner, Michael Stewart, and Jeff Sheppard all saw their sons play in this year's event. The sons of James and Wagner stole the show as DJ Wagner actually won MVP, and Bronny James went viral immediately for displaying his shooting.

However, some people might have not seen the game or even realized it was happening, so here is how each of the five sons of former stars performed during the 2023 McDonald's All-American Game. 

Reed Sheppard

Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; West guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the McDonald's All American Boy's high school basketball game at Toyota Center.

Father: Jeff Sheppard (Played from 1998-1999)

School Signed With: Kentucky

Class Rank: 30

McDonald's All-American Game Stats: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals 

Andrej Stojakovic

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Andrej Stojaković of the West team looks on prior to the 2023 McDonald's High School All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Father: Peja Stojakovic (Played from 1997-2011)

School Signed With: Stanford 

Class Rank: 19

McDonald's All-American Game Stats: 5 points, 1 assists, and 1 steal 

Dj Wagner

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Father: Dajuan Wagner (Played from 2002-2007)

School Signed With: Kentucky

Class Rank: 3

McDonald's All-American Game Stats: 19 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals (Co-MVP) 

Bronny James

ar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Bronny James (6) warms up prior to the game against the McDonald's All American East at Toyota Center.

Father: LeBron James (Played from 2003-present)

School Signed With: N/A

Class Rank: 33

McDonald's All-American Game Stats: 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals 

Sean Stewart

Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East forward Sean Stewart (12) during the McDonald's All American Boy's high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Father: Michael Stewart (Played from 1997-2005)

School Signed With: Duke

Class Rank: 13

McDonald's All-American Game Stats: 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 steal

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