2004 McDonald's All-American game

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2004 MCDONALD'S ALL-AMERICAN GAME

EAST TEAM STARTERS

F Al Jefferson

Along with Howard, the only player this season averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds a game.

F Josh Smith

The blossoming Atlanta Hawks star is the only NBA player in the top 10 in both blocks and steals.

C Dwight Howard

The 2004 No. 1 overall pick by Orlando is an emerging NBA superstar.

G Rajon Rondo

The unsung point guard is starting for NBA-leading Boston.

G Rudy Gay

The former UConn star is a favorite for the NBA Most Improved Player award; he leads Memphis with 19.1 ppg.

THE BENCH

J.R. Smith: The Nuggets guard might not have made it to NBA without his McDonald's Game shooting exhibition.

Corey Brewer: The Wolves rookie won two titles at Florida and was named the Final Four's best player last season.

Sebastian Telfair: The NYC prep schoolboy star has become the Wolves starter at point guard.

D.J. White: The Indiana University senior is second on the team in scoring to freshman phenom Eric Gordon.

Randolph Morris: The former Kentucky star has played one game this season for New York Knicks.

Darius Washington: The former NBA Development League point guard was released by San Antonio last week.

THE OTHER TEAM

The West team included future NBA players LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland), Marvin Williams (Atlanta), Daniel Gibson (Cleveland), Glen Davis (Boston), Arron Afflalo (Detroit), Jordan Farmar (L.A. Lakers), Shaun Livingston (L.A. Clippers) and Robert Swift (Seattle).