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Article: EA Sports Roundball Classic
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- The Beacon News - Aurora (IL)
- Article date:
- April 1, 2003
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LeBron James
Dameon Mason
CHICAGO -- His baggy, white-and-red uniform featured a different jersey number but, make no mistake, Dameon Mason felt right at home. He sensed the hospitality, too.
Mason's pregame ovation rivaled the one given to LeBron James -- high school basketball's cover boy whom fans across America treat as if he wears a halo, not a headband.
A starter for the West squad in the EA Sports Roundball Classic played here Monday night at the United Center, West Aurora's Mason drew a loud round of applause once his name flashed on the scoreboard above center court.
Several fans stood, demonstrating appreciation for Mason, a recent first-team all-state selection, though he has ...