The Capital Classic is an annual American all-star game featuring high school basketball players.
[2][3] In its prime in the late 1970s and 1980s, the game drew star players such as Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Ralph Sampson, and Dominique Wilkins.
[4] The Capital Classic was started in 1974 by Bob Geoghan, and was originally sponsored by local McDonald's franchises.
[7] In 1977, Geoghan wanted to create a national game with the East versus the West, but McDonald's rejected the idea.
[15] In 2003, LeBron James committed to play in the game, citing his relationship with Michael Jordan as a motivation.