Mac McClung

Guard Matthew 'Mac' McClung signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on February 14 this year, meaning he can play for the NBA team or the G ...

McClung is the first ever G League player to take part in the All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. at the Vivint Arena. Mac McClung takes part in the AT&T Slam Dunk, part of the NBA All-Star Weekend, on Saturday evening.

The G League player is in the dunk contest and is favored to win. We're providing highlights of all his dunks on Saturday night.

The difficulty level on the dunk was pretty high. McClung has advanced to the final and will face It’s not the best dunk we’ve seen get a perfect score in the dunk contest, but it’s solid and creative. First dunk — Well, McClung is bringing the heat early. His first dunk got a perfect score pretty easily. His odds moved and even Shams Charania was gassing up McClung heading into the contest.

McClung just missed getting four 50s as he beat Trey Murphy, Jericho Sims, and KJ Martin.

McClung did not need a 50 to win with his final dunk, but he got one, anyway. He decided to try and replicate Vince Carter’s first dunk from the legendary 2000 contest, a windmill 360. With his first effort in the finals, McClung got some help once again. Murphy went first in the finals. McClung entered his final dunk needing a 45.5 to guarantee he’d move on. For Sims’ second dunk, the Knicks big man had someone bring out a ladder and clip an envelope onto the net. Murphy’s second dunk came after he asked the crowd if they wanted a tomahawk or windmill. Martin was up third and enlisted some help from his Rockets teammate, Jae’Sean Tate. Sims went second and made a very difficult dunk look routine, as he threw the ball off of the backboard and went for a double honey dip dunk. [February 19, 2023] Murphy led things off in the opening round with a Grand Theft Alvarado-inspired dunk. Mac McClung is the winner of the 2023 Dunk Contest.

Mac McClung signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on February 14.

His is an unbelievable story: McClung has played mostly in the G League. He can play for the NBA team or the G League’s Delaware Blue Coats, where he’s been playing since leaving the Golden State Warriors. Matthew ‘Mac’ McClung is a guard who signed a two-way contract with the 76ers on Feb.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – La Ligue nationale de hockey devrait sans doute prendre des notes: le week-end des étoiles de la NBA est dans un monde à part parmi ...

Puis, en soirée, le Québécois Bennedict Mathurin et ses coéquipiers avaient remporté le mini-tournoi des étoiles montantes dans une ambiance festive. Coéquipier du Québécois Bennedict Mathurin chez les Pacers de l’Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton a pour sa part brillé en inscrivant 31 points au premier tour de cette compétition avant de s’incliner dans une finale regroupant les trois meilleurs. «Little Mac» l’a emporté, obtenant au passage deux autres notes parfaites de 50 . Mac McClung, des 76ers de Philadelphie, est celui qui l’a emporté, sous les applaudissements de la foule. aura rendu hommage au slogan de l’Utah «Life Elevated», qu’on peut notamment apercevoir sur différentes affiches placées en bordure des autoroutes. • À lire aussi:

Mac McClung of the Delaware Blue Coats, the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, put on a performance for the ages on his way to his first victory ...

He earned some virality though as he opened up a letter attached to the net for his second dunk of the night to reveal the number 50. He seemed to revitalize what had become a stale event in recent years. McClung, the 6-foot-2 guard, seemed unstoppable, almost daring the judges to give him anything less than a perfect 50.

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Mac McClung, who hasn't appeared in an NBA game this season, took home the dunk contest trophy with some nasty throwdowns.

But I wasn't really even thinking in the moment," McClung said of his reaction. "If you guys will have me, I'll be back," he said on the court. Mac McClung posted the best score of the first round, recording 50s across the board for his dunk. "It was just kind of something that happened, to be honest with you." Sporting his high school jersey, McClung closed down the competition with another 50. When he opened it, it revealed the No. "That's I was banking on, the slow-motion video. My goal is to make an impact in the NBA, and I'm just going to keep working until that happens," McClung said. He received the second-highest score. McClung has averaged 19.1 points in 18 games in the G League this year. McClung has spent this season in the Philadelphia 76ers' organization, playing for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats. "I'm super grateful for this opportunity," McClung said afterwards.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung, who has scored three baskets in his NBA career, put on a show to win the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest.

So being a part of it was great.” “It was really fun getting out there in front of the fans. “I had a lot of fun just doing that even though we took the L,” said Banchero, who was part of the winning squad in Friday’s Rising Stars games. I’m happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah.” “And I’m happy that it happened here. And when he got the trophy, he had a Blazers warmup shirt on for that moment. No judge agreed, and his two-dunk score of 95.4 wasn’t good enough to make the final round. “I just wanted to get it done at least one time. His is an unbelievable story: McClung has played mostly in the G League. “They say the third time’s the charm,” said Lillard, who got his first 3-point title in his third try at the event. Weber State is his college; he performs music under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. Everyone in the building knew he’d already won.

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So being a part of it was great.” “It was really fun getting out there in front of the fans. “I had a lot of fun just doing that even though we took the L,” said Banchero, who was part of the winning squad in Friday's Rising Stars games. I'm happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah.” “And I'm happy that it happened here. He was signed by Golden State last year but never played in a regular-season game for the Warriors, and spent a little time on USA Basketball's World Cup qualifying team last year as well. And when he got the trophy, he had a Blazers warmup shirt on for that moment. Philadelphia would become his third NBA team, and he hasn't even played for the 76ers yet. No judge agreed, and his two-dunk score of 95.4 wasn't good enough to make the final round. Weber State is his college; he performs music under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. “Proving others right instead of others wrong brings a little more satisfaction.” By the time the judges' scores came up it was already decided.

McClung put on a show with some ridiculous dunks, including a 540. Mac McClung, of the Philadelphia 76ers, competes during the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday.

McClung then closed the show in style, putting on his “Gate City” high school jersey and unleashing a ridiculous 540. He didn’t disappoint. Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during basketball season.

Mac McClung, the six-foot-two Philadelphia guard on a two-way contract, defeated New Orleans' Trey Murphy III in the finals of the dunk contest, ...

So being a part of it was great." "It was really fun getting out there in front of the fans. "Ever since the beginning, I was the underdog," said McClung, who put on a Gate City jersey — his high school and hometown in Virginia, population 1,600 — for the final dunk. I'm happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah." "And I'm happy that it happened here. "I just wanted to get it done at least one time. And when he got the trophy, he had a Blazers warmup shirt on for that moment. Philadelphia would become his third NBA team, and he hasn't even played for the 76ers yet. No judge agreed, and his two-dunk score of 95.4 wasn't good enough to make the final round. Weber State is his college; he performs music under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. He was undrafted in 2021 after spending three college seasons at Georgetown and Texas Tech. Everyone in the building knew he'd already won.

76ers' McClung, formerly of the Delaware Blue Coats, hasn't played an NBA game yet this season.

getting knocked out in the first round. The second was a bit more traditional. The first involved quite a bit of showmanship.

Philadelphia 76ers two-way guard Mac McClung won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and is receiving plaudits for his performance in the event.

The 2023 NBA Slam Dunk champion looked like a fan who had won a contest, complete with a jersey he had never worn in a game.

SALT LAKE CITY — Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years.

So being a part of it was great.” “I just wanted to get it done at least one time. I’m happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah.” And now I have it, so I can retire from it.” “And I’m happy that it happened here. Weber State is his college; he performs music under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. “It was really fun getting out there in front of the fans. No judge agreed, and his two-dunk score of 95.4 wasn’t good enough to make the final round. His is an unbelievable story: McClung has played mostly in the G League. Everyone in the building knew he’d already won. Article content And when he got the trophy, he had a Blazers warmup shirt on for that moment.

Inconnu de la plupart des partisans de la NBA, Mac McClung s'est fait un nom samedi soir en remportant le concours de dunks de la NBA.

Il a devancé le duo des Pacers de l'Indiana Buddy Hield et Tyrese Haliburton en grande finale. Mesuré à KJ Martin, Trey Murphy III et Jericho Sims, McClung a survolé la compétition en enchaînant les dunks spectaculaires. Quatre jours plus tard, McClung s'est joint aux Michael Jordan, Zach LaVine, Julius Erving et Dominique Wilkins de ce monde en remportant l'épreuve haut la main.

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Tyrese Haliburton, le meneur des Pacers, avait signé un premier round très au-dessus de tout le monde, Jayson Tatum notamment. Sur sa première tentative, Jericho Sims, le pivot des New York Knicks, a fini les deux coudes dans le panier sous les yeux de Spike Lee. Il a fait appel à son père et surtout au premier ballon fabriqué avec une imprimante 3D mais sans dépasser le 47,2. Déjà impressionnant en soi pour un joueur d'un mètre 88 mais le double effet Kiss Cool que la salle a raté et a ensuite découvert sur le ralenti des écrans géants, c'est qu'avant d'écraser le ballon dans le panier, il a eu le temps de toucher la planche avec. Son hallucinant premier dunk lui a valu la note maximale de 50 et le respect instantané de ses pairs. Cocasse puisque quelques heures plus tôt, Adam Silver, le commissioner de la ligue, avait dû répondre à une question sur l'absence de grands noms au concours.

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Jericho Sims a tenté de tout miser sur sa verticalité, pour un résultat plutôt décevant. Sur la suite, l’ailier a fait étalage de tout son athlétisme et sa dextérité. Sa mise en scène avec son coéquipier Jose Alvarado a ajouté la touche d’humour que l’on aime retrouver dans ces évènements. En l’occurrence, sa performance a été si éblouissante qu’on en oublierait presque de citer les autres concurrents. La première, c’est qu’il n’y aurait pas le moindre doute sur le gagnant. Au moment où la salle s’est assombrie, les spectateurs avaient deux certitudes. Mais c’est surtout son dernier dunk qui a mis un point d’exclamation sur son immense prestation. McClung a néanmoins réussi la prouesse de proposer une suite du même acabit. Après avoir placé la barre très haut dès le départ, l’excitation aurait pu retomber aussi vite. Saut au-dessus de deux personnes, ballon contre la planche, puis le dunk à deux mains, dos au panier… [February 19, 2023] Seulement 1,88 m et deux matches NBA en carrière, on peut volontiers admettre que ce ne sont pas les caractéristiques d’un invité de marque.

Natif du fin fond de la Virginie, dans sa bourgade de 1.600 habitants de Gate City qu'il a si fièrement représentée lors du Slam Dunk Contest, le joueur de 24 ...

Finalement coupé à l’automne dernier, Mac s’est refait la cerise en G-League avec les Delaware Blue Coats, où il s’est suffisamment refait la cerise pour signer un contrat de 10 jours avec les Sixers juste avant le Slam Dunk Contest… Un tel parcours cabossé en G-League et en NBA, avec en point d’orgue des apparitions chez Team USA et un concours de dunks survolé : Mac McClung continue de tracer sa route, et il le fait d’une manière totalement unique dans l’histoire de la NBA. De retour très bref aux Lakers en fin de saison 2021-2022, le dunkeur fou a ensuite disputé 2 matchs avec Team USA lors des qualifications à la Coupe du Monde, avant de passer quelques semaines aux Warriors puis de nouveau aux Lakers en Summer League. Il a ensuite joué 41 matchs avec les South Bay Lakers en G-League, avant de connaître 2 contrats de 10 jours à Chicago, pour… Non-sélectionné lors de la Draft 2021, McClung a disputé 7 matchs de Summer League avec les Lakers cet été-là, puis 3 matchs de pré-saison. Natif du fin fond de la Virginie, dans sa bourgade de 1.600 habitants de Gate City qu’il a si fièrement représentée lors du Slam Dunk Contest, le joueur de 24 ans (1m88 pour 84 kg) se distingue à un parcours atypique depuis ses débuts.

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Mac McClung a hérité à trois reprises (sur quatre) de la note maximale (50/50) et a achevé Trey Murphy III (Pelicans) avec un hallucinant reverse… Ça se passe comme ça chez le Mac, [chez le Mac](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9lplvJzftY). Totalement inconnu du grand public, ce petit meneur de jeu d’1,88 m non drafté n’a jusque-là participé qu’à une poignée de matchs NBA depuis 2021, avec les [Lakers](https://www.20minutes.fr/sport/lakers/), les Bulls et les Warriors (4 points et 1,5 rebond de moyenne). [NBA](https://www.20minutes.fr/sport/nba/), alors je vais continuer à travailler jusqu’à ce que ça arrive, a réagi l’intéressé samedi soir. Vraiment pas un profil à devenir, en seulement quatre dunks, la hype du week-end aux paillettes du basket américain. Clin d’œil de cette actualité, [Mac McClung](https://www.nba.com/player/1630644/mac-mcclung) a survolé le concours de dunks du [NBA All Star Game](https://www.20minutes.fr/dossier/all_star_game), samedi à Salt Lake City (Utah).

Five days ago, Mac McClung wasn't on an NBA roster, having played for the Philadelphia 76ers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, this season.

Meanwhile, Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard won the three-point contest while donning his alma mater’s jersey - Weber State University. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1627147378980700160). [said](https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1627158013143584770). I’m very hungry and I’m resilient so I’m gonna keep working.” [tweeted](https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30/status/1627149382981406727). I’m gonna keep working every day.

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Three of his four dunks on the night received perfect 50 scores from the judges and the one that didn't was a 49.8. In fact, he only signed a two-way deal with the "He put on a show!" McClung rose out of relative obscurity on All-Star Saturday Night to earn his place in league history with a stunning performance in the Slam Dunk Contest. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) legends who won multiple titles for the franchise, they're both former MVPs and they're both Hall of Famers. the Lakers legend

La LNH devrait sans doute prendre des notes: le week-end des étoiles de la NBA est dans un monde à part parmi les événements du genre.

Puis, en soirée, le Québécois Bennedict Mathurin et ses coéquipiers avaient remporté le mini-tournoi des étoiles montantes dans une ambiance festive. Coéquipier du Québécois Bennedict Mathurin chez les Pacers de l’Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton a pour sa part brillé en inscrivant 31 points au premier tour de cette compétition avant de s’incliner dans une finale regroupant les trois meilleurs. Mac McClung, des 76ers de Philadelphie, est celui qui l’a emporté, sous les applaudissements de la foule.

Mac McClung went some way to single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years.

He played in one game last season for the Chicago Bulls, one other game for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was signed by Golden State last year but never played in a regular-season game for the Warriors, and spent a little time on USA Basketball’s World Cup qualifying team last year as well. I’m happy that I did it in my home, coming back here to Utah.” “And I’m happy that it happened here. The final score, not that it mattered, was McClung 100.0, Murphy 98.0. By the time the judges’ scores came up it was already decided.

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He appeared briefly with the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/) in the team's preseason games in Japan last October, but he didn't stick there either. No matter who he faces, McClung will enter the 2024 dunk contest a far more famous man than he was on Saturday. His scoring went down, but if he needed to prove himself as a playmaker, he's largely done so at the G League level. In April, 2022, he was signed for a single game with the [Chicago Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/). Well, in the next few days, McClung will travel back to either Delaware or Philadelphia, depending on the needs of the 76ers. He signed a Summer League deal with the But if McClung expected to become a more traditional point guard at Texas Tech, he was likely disappointed by the results. According to his agent, McClung was looking for a role that Georgetown simply wasn't giving him. He was always more than just a dunker, but his scoring numbers exploded in his final two high school seasons. as well as Shareef O'Neal, son of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, to earn the trophy. But the Hoyas went 15-17 in McClung's second season, scoring 16 points a game. McClung entered All-Star Weekend with 821,000 followers on Instagram, more than twice as many as three other competitors ( [Trey Murphy III](/nba/players/3041735/trey-murphy-iii/), [Jericho Sims](/nba/players/2893240/jericho-sims/) and [Kenyon Martin Jr.](/nba/players/3158717/kenyon-martin-jr/)) have combined.

L'inconnu du grand public Mac McClung a remporté le concours de dunks dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche lors du week-end du NBA All Star Game.

Je suis vraiment heureux et reconnaissant à la NBA de m'avoir donné cette opportunité, a déclaré celui qui est connu depuis le lycée pour ses dunks acrobatiques. Je ne suis pas surpris par ce genre de choses, mais je suis très reconnaissant.» [NBA](https://www.cnews.fr/nba), la G-League, Mac McClung, âgé de 24 ans, n'a été appelé qu'en début de semaine dans la grande ligue par les Sixers de Philadelphie.

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My goal is to make an impact in the NBA, and I’m just going to keep working until that happens.” Long before he won the dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, he was a YouTube phenomenon. He had the final basket of the 2021-22 NBA season, breaking free for an uncontested reverse dunk to cap the Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime win over the Denver Nuggets last April. But, even if he hasn’t gotten to establish himself at the NBA level yet, there’s no question that he can play. “One thing with this game is you have to learn how to adapt,” McClung told The Associated Press last year. But an event that is designed to create unforgettable moments — Michael Jordan taking off from the foul line, Vince Carter saying “it’s over” after a dunk, Aaron Gordon jumping over the Orlando Magic mascot, Dwight Howard donning the Superman cape — got a massive shot in the arm from a guy who now has more dunks in the contest (four) than he does in actual NBA games (one).“It’s a cliche, but you can really do whatever you want to do,” said McClung, who is on a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and playing in the G League.

Long before Mac McClung won the dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, he was a YouTube phenomenon. It's impossible to add up all the views that videos of ...

My goal is to make an impact in the NBA, and I'm just going to keep working until that happens.'' He had the final basket of the 2021-22 NBA season, breaking free for an uncontested reverse dunk to cap the Los Angeles Lakers' overtime win over the Denver Nuggets last April. It's a cliche, but you can really do whatever you want to do,'' said McClung, who is on a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and playing in the G League. "One thing with this game is you have to learn how to adapt,'' McClung told The Associated Press last year. if you are a young kid, and someone who is an inspiration to you, someone that you respect so much tells you that you can't do it, it doesn't matter. Long before he won the dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, he was a YouTube phenomenon.