

Wills, Jr., Swagger) and Sian Cotton (Khalil Everage, Cobra Kai)-declare themselves the “Fab Four,” after the famed Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five” of that era. Shooting Stars is set in the 1990s, where a young LeBron James (Cook) and his three best friends - Lil Dru (Caleb McLaughlin, Stranger Things), Willie McGee (Avery S. LeBron James, who was in attendance at the Toyota Center in Houston, watched his son show off his shooting touch in a competitive matchup that saw Bronny’s West Squad take an L.

This is also significant because Cook and James’ son, top-ranked combo guard Bronny James were teammates representing the West squad during the McDonald’s All-American basketball game, which has become a sports tradition showcasing the top high school basketball talent in the country. The film, directed by Emmy nominee Chris Robinson ( Beats, Grown-ish), stars five-star high school small forward Marquis “Mookie” Cook, who will make his big film debut as young LeBron James. The 30-second spot for Shooting Stars premiered during last night’s McDonald’s All-American basketball game, and that was all on purpose.

Just like the novel Shooting Stars will focus on the inspiring origin story of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar and his childhood friends reliving their strive towards greatness as they the #1 high school team in the country, eventually jumpstarting the Chosen One’s still-going career as a record-breaking, four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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