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NBAVIDEO: Mac McClung's epic NBA Slam Dunk Contest has fans stunned

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung made a strong statement in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, so much so that fans saw a sliver of hope for the competition that’s losing its popularity. McClung got off to an epic start, showing off his hops and creativity in throwing down the ball. He had a guy […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Mac McClung has something special in store for Dunk Contest

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung rose to prominence as an extraordinary dunker at the high school and college levels before reaching the NBA. The newest member of the Sixers will get the chance to show what he can do at All-Star weekend in the Dunk Contest. McClung previewed the Dunk Contest and his participation (and […]

NBAShaq drops bold Mac McClung prediction for NBA Slam Dunk contest

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is coming right up, and the great Shaquille O’Neal has already dropped his prediction for which contestant will win the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. For the Big Diesel, he is going to ride with someone who’s not even a regular NBA player at the moment: Mac McClung. “A guy […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans' Trey Murphy III receives invite to Slam Dunk Contest

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has been invited to the 2023 All-Star Slam Dunk contest, per ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Murphy rounds out the list of Dunk Contest participants, which includes Portland Trail Blazers rookie wing Shaedon Sharpe, Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin, and NBA G League guard Mac McClung. The 17th overall pick […]

NBAG League star Mac McClung will make Slam Dunk Contest history

Mac McClung has still yet to find his footing in the NBA. After putting on a show in Salt Lake City alongside some of the basketball’s highest fliers, though, the G League guard could emerge as a household name regardless. McClung has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors make flurry of moves after preseason trip to Japan

The Golden State Warriors have released Mac McClung and will replace him on the training camp roster with Ty Jerome, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Golden State Warriors are releasing guard Mac McClung, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Warriors intend to bring in guard Ty Jerome on a camp deal after he clears […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry's Warriors teammate headlines Team USA roster for World Cup qualifiers

Team USA will be looking to reclaim the top spot from defending champions Spain in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. Their quest for gold continues with a couple of qualifying games coming up at the end of this month, and according to reports, new Golden State Warriors signing Mac McClung is set to headline […]

Golden State WarriorsLeBron James' ex-Lakers teammate gets second chance with Stephen Curry, Warriors

Former LeBron James teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung is getting another shot to make an NBA roster. This time, it’s with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, McClung is signing a one-year deal with the Warriors. The contract is non-guaranteed, but it gives the […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers goes back to fan favorite with late-season roster move

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season might already be over, but they aren’t quite done making moves yet. Ahead of the 2022 – 23 season, they have been looking at in-house improvements for next season. First up in their list is an early-season fan favorite that has been balling out in their G-League affiliate. Mac McClung, […]

Los Angeles LakersREPORT: LeBron James, Lakers waiving fan-favorite point guard

The Los Angeles Lakers are making one more roster cut ahead of Tuesday’s season tipoff. While this development is not completely shocking, it is still somewhat of a deflating development considering how this particular youngster has emerged as a bit of a fan-favorite among Lakers supporters. According to Jovan Buva of The Athletic, the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers3 reasons why Mac McClung is not the next Alex Caruso

It was surely tough for Los Angeles Lakers fans to see Alex Caruso leave Hollywood, the place where he became some sort of an underground basketball deity in his own right. Los Angeles is always about the superstars, but it’s also a place that can make legends out of garden-variety players because that’s what Tinseltown […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers win Vegas SL debut off Mac McClung heroics, Austin Reaves' stunning putback game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a good start. Their NBA Summer League just pulled off a wild one over the Phoenix Suns. Finding themselves down the entire fourth quarter, they battled back in the final minutes. Mac McClung cut the deficit to two with a pair of clutch free-throws at the 1:08 mark, […]

Los Angeles LakersNBA Draft news: Lakers invite former viral dunking sensation Mac McClung to training camp

Following the 2021 NBA Draft, Los Angeles Lakers extended a training camp invite to former Georgetown and Texas Tech guard Mac McClung. Undrafted Texas Tech guard Mac McClung has agreed to a training camp deal with the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021 McClung was among the 40+ prospects […]

NBAMac McClung's NBA player comparison

Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Mac McClung has signed with an agent and will enter the 2021 NBA draft. Who is the closest comparison for McClung as he prepares to begin his NBA career? McClung has had a rather curious journey as an NBA prospect. He was previously a top football recruit out of Gate […]

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