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The Orlando Magic made the playoffs last year but dropped a 4-3 series to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a season of hard work. The Playoffs loss made Magic General Manager Anthony Parker and his staff reconsider more than a few things as they began to retool this offseason. Orlando knows what their franchise stands for, […]

The Orlando Magic have enhanced their team composition by securing Mac McClung, a celebrated two-time Slam Dunk champion, under a partially guaranteed contract for their training camp, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania. At 26 years old, McClung, a dynamic guard, demonstrated his considerable basketball prowess last season with the Magic’s G League affiliate, […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown became the first All-Star since 2017 to compete in the Dunk Contest, but he didn’t get much love for his effort. Although the three-time All-Star placed second in the competition, he was booed a few times in Indianapolis: The crowd did NOT like Jaylen Brown’s second dunk 😳https://t.co/hc3tjmidOC — ClutchPoints […]

There were plenty of opinions on the 2024 Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. Some enjoyed the Dunk Contest, others did not. At the forefront of some of the controversy was whether or not Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown should have made it to the final round. Back to back dunk champ Mac McClung recently appeared […]

Recently, the NBA Dunk Contest took place as part of All-Star Saturday Night from Indianapolis, Indiana, occurring at the tail end of an evening that included other events such as the Skills Challenge and the three-point contest. Winning the dunk contest was none other than last year’s champion Mac McClung of the NBA G League, […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is showing some respect to fellow basketball player Mac McClung. Lillard was left impressed with Mac McClung’s performance in the NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. “He let the ball go and grabbed it again… That’s TOUGH!” Damian Lillard’s reaction to Mac McClung’s first dunk 🙌 (via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/C5KogFsoJ2 — ClutchPoints […]

The NBA has a Slam Dunk Contest problem, but you surely were already aware of that. This isn’t the first day-after-the-dunk-contest article that has been written about the dire state of what was once the marquee event of All-Star Saturday Night, and it certainly won’t be the last, especially when you have former Slam Dunk […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and G League standout Mac McClung made history after winning their respective events in the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Lillard defended his trophy in the 3-Point Contest, while McClung did the same in the Slam Dunk battle. As a result, the 2024 festivities became just the third All-Star Weekend to […]

Mac McClung won the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, marking his second consecutive win in the annual NBA All-Star Weekend event. After receiving his trophy, McClung was asked if he would return next season to try for the 3-peat: “I’d have to think about it. Never say never, but I’ll think about it.” […]

The NBA Dunk Contest is always an exciting part of All-Star Weekend. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a 2024 Dunk Contest prediction and pick. This event hasn’t lived up to the hype it once had. The last time you saw any flair in this contest was back when Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon […]

The dunk contest is always one of the major draws at NBA All-Star Weekend. Last season, the NBA made history at the event when Mac McClung became the first G League player to be invited to participate. At the time of the contest though he had signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. McClung will […]

Michael Jordan. Jason Richardson. Nate Robinson. And Mac McClung? As Vegas sees it, the Osceola Magic guard is poised to become just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back dunk contests at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. McClung currently boasts -150 odds to win the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday in Indianapolis, according to […]

The All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest are both classic events during NBA All-Star Weekend, but many fans consider the Slam Dunk Contest to be the best event. The last few Slam Dunk Contests have been underwhelming, though, so the NBA is hoping for a revitalization of the competition this year as there are more big-name […]

NBA All-Star Weekend can often be more hype than substance these days, with fans desperate to see the Slam Dunk Contest fully restored to its past glory. Well, they might now know the identity of the four men tasked with adding prestige and electricity to the proceedings this year. “Sources: The NBA’s likely Slam Dunk […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest could have a familiar face competing early next year. Reigning champion Mac McClung, who is now a part of the Orlando Magic organization, has been invited to defend his crown, as reported by Shams Charania. McClung made headlines last season at the event for his eye-popping dunks. When asked if […]

Mac McClung became the first ever G League player to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend this past year and coincidentally enough, he went on to win the event. Basketball fans around the globe now know McClung for his high-flying, acrobatic skills, and now he will have a chance to truly […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been in a slow, steady decline since its Zach LaVine-Aaron Gordon peak in 2016, but Mac McClung, an unheralded savior all the way from the Philadelphia 76ers’ G-League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats, has breathed new life into one of the most-awaited competitions during the All-Star weekend. And it doesn’t […]

WILMINGTON, DE — Mac McClung got hit with some harsh reality following his phenomenal display in the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest. After signing a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and becoming an overnight sensation for his stellar dunks at All-Star weekend, he put up a poor performance in the Delaware Blue Coats’ first game after […]

Mac McClung did not only save the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. His increase in popularity after his epic win also gave a big boost to the business of his G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats. With the buzz McLung generated, the Blue Coats also saw a five-fold increase in their ticket sales as fans […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer Mac McClung went viral over the weekend for his insane performance in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest en route to the title. His final slam, an epic 540-degree throwdown, sealed the deal for him as fans and players alike declared that the battle was over. McClung’s dunk contest showing […]

Mac McClung’s Slam Dunk Contest performance saved the day during All-Star Weekend. The All-Star Game itself was heavily criticized and fans weren’t excited about the dunk contest field prior to McClung’s superb effort. Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James got brutally honest on McClung following his performance. “He solidified himself as probably one of the […]

2023 NBA All-Star Weekend has now officially wrapped up. Without a doubt, Mac McClung rejuvenated the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night with an eye-popping performance that impressed every basketball fan around the world. But if you’re asking Stephen A. Smith, there is only one person to blame for the competition falling off in popularity […]

For one night, Mac McClung was the talk of the NBA after dominating the Slam Dunk Contest. Perhaps more important than the money or the clout: he’s never had a better shot of making the league. It’s a huge stepping stone given that even Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey was hyping him up after the […]

Mac McClung has saved the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While the Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer still couldn’t believe it, the numbers are now out to prove his heroic feat. McClung took home the dunk trophy on Saturday after putting on an incredible show, which saw him almost record a 50-sweep. Out of the […]

After two straight lackluster Dunk Contests, the NBA needed the 2023 Dunk Contest to be a good one. Thanks in large part to a breakout performance from Mac McClung, who was crowned the winner of the contest, fans were gifted a Dunk Contest for the ages, which was sorely needed after complaints were mounting about […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is an absolute treasure. For as much as the Greek Freak is a killer on the court, he just exudes the same amount of wholesome energy off of it. The Milwaukee Bucks forward’s reactions during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest were the latest examples. The Bucks star was one of the many NBA […]

Over the last few years, the Slam Dunk Contest has been a hit-or-miss affair. Oftentimes, it’s been a bad, BAD miss: star players don’t want to participate, and the ones that do often fumble their shots. Once every few years, though, a talent comes into the contest and reminds everyone why this is fun to […]

Mac McClung shocked the NBA by going out and delivering a legendary performance in the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest. As it turns out, Shaquille O’Neal may have inadvertently helped McClung go out and deliver such a stunning outing by delivering an inspirational message to the young G-Leaguer right before the event began. McClung was part […]

The popularity of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has waned immensely in recent seasons. At least for one night, Mac McClung put the event on the map once again. His jaw-dropping display even had Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry singing his praises. All 4 of Mac McClung's dunks from the NBA dunk contest… […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer Mac McClung has been hailed as a hero after he put on a show in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. However, while the youngster appreciates all the compliments he’s getting, he’s staying humble as he doesn’t want to believe he’s had that much impact in the competition. Speaking […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant owes Mac McClung an apology. That is the message of several fans on Twitter after the Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday. It is in response to Durant’s recent comments about the NBA ruining All-Star Weekend by inviting G League players […]

Mac McClung made headlines on Saturday night after the Philadelphia 76ers guard came out with a mind-blowing performance in the NBA Dunk Contest. He lifted the trophy after four eye-popping dunks, which also included a title-winning 540 slam. Needless to say, McClung had the basketball world buzzing after putting on a show. After the spectacle, […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung not only won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest title on Saturday, but he also made plenty of history in the process that would make Kobe Bryant and Spud Webb proud. McClung has played in just two NBA games so far in his career. He’s currently on a two-way contract with […]

Mac McClung just earned himself a full NBA contract. At least, that’s what he must be thinking after setting the league on fire with his performance at the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Judging by Philadelphia 76ers’ executive Daryl Morey’s reaction, he just might grant his request if McClung asked. Check out Morey’s reactions as […]

After putting on a show en route to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest title, Mac McClung hyped up his new fans even more with an exciting promise for next year’s festivities. He’s going back to defend his title. Of course that is if the NBA invites him to return, but should he get the chance […]

If last year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest was a snooze-fest, this year’s event at NBA All-Star weekend was anything. That was largely in part because of Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung who got fans and players out of their seats multiple times during his dazzling performance. McClung has been a dunking sensation since his high […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal was one of the thousands in attendance in Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena on Saturday night as they all witnessed Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung put on a show for the ages. The Sixers stud had every single person in the stadium blown away with his mind-blowing performance in […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gave Mac McClung his flowers after the Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer put on a show in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. McClung almost had a 50-sweep on his way to the dunk title, with his second slam the only one receiving a 49 from Lisa Leslie. […]

Mac McClung has just topped the field at the 2023 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest and is now ruling the internet. Right after his first dunk, he already the internet losing its mind, with Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey chiming in on what his Sixers teammate pulled off right from the get-go. “YEAH TEAMMATE!!!!!@sixers,” Maxey […]