G League Star Selected to Participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be a can't-miss event during All-Star weekend. Some of the game's biggest stars would participate and give the fans a great show. Players like Michael Jordan, Dominque Wilkins,
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently signed to a two-way deal for the Orlando Magic, the 26-year-old former undrafted free agent has played just five minutes in the NBA so far this season.
Why is the NBA dunk contest such a disappointing airball now?
Andre Jackson Jr, Milwaukee Bucks: Second-year player | 36th pick in 2023 draft | tied for 145th in dunks with 14 Mac McClung, Osceola Magic: Played in five NBA games in four years | undrafted | two-time dunk champ | tied for 389th in dunks with zero.
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest eyeing 3-peat
Mac McClung will go for a three-peat as the reigning two-time NBA slam dunk contest champion will return for this year's All-Star event, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
NBA: Mac McClung (Gate City) will try to soar to NBA Dunk Contest 3-peat
Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis of Chicago and Milwaukee’s Andre Jackson Jr. in the event.
Magic’s Mac McClung chasing first-ever three-peat at 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
His tenure in the G-League for the Osceola Magic has been nothing short of incredible through his first two seasons, as the 26-year-old came away with 2024 G-League MVP honors in his first campaign with the team. This year, McClung is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 52.4% from the field.
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest hoping for three-peat
Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.
Dunk Contest participants set: Mac McClung returns to go for third straight win
Mac McClung, the two-time defending Slam Dunk Contest champion and current two-way contract player for the Orlando Magic, will return to the NBA Dunk Contest this Feb. 15 in San Francisco. That rounds out the field for the Dunk Contest,
NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Participants set after Mac McClung commitment
Magic guard Mac McClung will reportedly compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.
Reports: McClung to defend NBA Slam Dunk title in 2025
The two-time defending NBA Slam Dunk champion, Mac McClung, is expected to try for a three-peat at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in February. McClung, a Gate City native, will headline the field of four dunkers in San Francisco on Saturday,
NBA All-Star Weekend's dunk competition at Chase could see a three-peat, too
More than two years after participating in summer league and training camp for the Golden State Warriors, G League mainstay Mac McClung will have his opportunity to star at Chase Center. The NBA’s reigning two-time Slam Dunk champion is part of the event’s four-person field again at All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area,
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