Magic's Mac McClung: Wins third straight Dunk Contest
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McClung made history by coming out on top in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, defeating the Spurs' Stephon Castle in the final round.
McClung became the first player in NBA history to win the Slam Dunk Contest in three consecutive years. The 25-year-old high-flyer put on a show Saturday as Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis and Andre Jackson couldn't contend with the Magic guard. He finished the contest with a perfect score on each of his four dunks, captivating everyone in attendance at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Magic's Mac McClung: Converted to two-way deal
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The Magic signed McClung to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
McClung was previously on a training camp contract, which has now been converted to a two-way deal. The back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest champion has primarily played in the G League during his time in the league, but he will now look to earn a rotational role as a depth guard in Orlando. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 triples across 20.5 minutes in two games with the 76ers last season.
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Magic's Mac McClung: Agrees to deal with Orlando
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McClung agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Magic on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
McClung spent camp with Orlando last year on a partially guaranteed deal, but he was let go just before the start of the regular season. He played for the G League's Osceola Magic during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 25.2 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 35.6 minutes per game and was named the G League MVP. He'll have another chance to compete for a roster spot this fall.
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Mac McClung: Takes home another dunk title
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McClung took home the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest title Saturday, defeating the Celtics' Jaylen Brown in the final round.
McClung became the fifth back-to-back winner in the dunk contest's 42-year history, joining Michael Jordan (1987 and 1988), Jason Richardson (2002 and 2003), Nate Robinson (2009 and 2010) and Zach LaVine (2015 and 2016). Of the four competitors in Saturday's contest, McClung delivered the only 50-point dunk of the night, which came when he jumped over 7-foot-1 NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who hoisted a ball above his head that McClung grabbed in midair and slammed home for a reverse dunk. McClung, who has spent the entire season in the G League with the Osceola Magic, implied after Saturday's victory that he'll think about competing again in 2025 with the hope of becoming the first player to win the contest in three consecutive years.
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Mac McClung: Sent to waivers
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McClung was waived by the Magic on Saturday, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
McClung will likely end up with Orlando's G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, following Saturday's move. He was unable to make his case to remain on the NBA roster to begin the 2023-24 campaign after scoring only seven points and adding 15 boards and five assists over three preseason matchups.
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Magic's Mac McClung: Agrees to deal with Orlando
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McClung and the Magic agreed to a partially guaranteed deal Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021 and has appeared in just four NBA contests over the last two years. However, the 6-foot-2 guard has been a stellar contributor at the G League level, averaging 20.6 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals while playing for three different affiliates -- Delaware Blue Coats (31 games), South Bay Lakers (26) and Windy City Bulls (one) -- over the last two years. In the likely event that McClung doesn't make Orlando's Opening Night roster, the Magic will retain his G League rights for the 2023-24 campaign.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Leads teams in points and assists
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McClung recorded 30 points (8-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.
McClung notched team highs in points and assists during the Blue Coats' championship win. Across 53 G League appearances, the 24-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 28.2 minutes per game. He was recalled to the NBA club following the Blue Coats' win, but he's not expected to feature in Philadelphia's postseason rotation.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Ends on strong note
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McClung posted 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and nine assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 134-105 win over Brooklyn.
McClung ended his regular season with easily the best game of his career. Like many teams, the 76ers went with their fringe players on the final day, affording McClung an opportunity to shine. He didn't disappoint, falling just short of his first career triple-double. His long-term future remains uncertain, so managers should just enjoy this for what it was.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores five points in eight minutes
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McClung amassed five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in eight minutes during Friday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Hawks.
McClung, fresh off a G League title with the Delaware Blue Coats, played in his first NBA game of the season, much to the delight of fans everywhere. With the 76ers resting all of their stars, McClung got into the rotation, albeit for just eight minutes. Despite winning this year's dunk contest, he has not been able to translate his popularity into meaningful playing time.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Pops for 35 points
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McClung registered 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 win over Rio Grande.
McClung scored a playoff-high 35 points, and if it weren't for Jaden Springer's 43, he would've been the highest-scoring player in Game 1 of the G League Finals. The Blue Coats need to win one of the next two games to be crowned 2022-23 G League champs.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Solid outing in win
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McClung mustered 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 108-94 win over Long Island.
McClung failed to connect from deep, but he provided solid all-around production to help Delaware advance to the G League Showcase Cup Championship. The NBA Slam Dunk Champion figures to play a prominent role during the three-game series.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Strong play in win
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McClung recorded 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 104-99 win over Capital City.
McClung finished second on the team in scoring behind Jaden Springer and dished out a team-high five assists. The Blue Coats' backcourt duo will look to star once again during the G League Eastern Conference semifinals.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Returns with mixed results
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McClung (hamstring) posted 14 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to Fort Wayne.
McClung returned to action for the regular-season finale after missing a game due to a hamstring issue. He struggled with his shot and was limited to 20 minutes, but it's encouraging to see him back on the court ahead of the G League playoffs.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Another 20-point game
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McClung managed 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 119-112 loss to Windy City.
McClung was efficient from the field and scored at least 20 points for the eighth time over his past nine appearances. Across 48 games, he's averaging 19.0 points per contest while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Lights out from deep
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McClung totaled 33 points (10-16 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 loss to Texas.
McClung caught fire from deep and scored his most points since Feb. 11, when he posted 35 in a win over Wisconsin. Across 47 appearances, he's averaging 19.0 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: All-around effort in win
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McClung tallied 27 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 148-116 win over Texas.
McClung was efficient from the field and notched his sixth 20-plus-point game over his past seven appearances. He also dished out at least eight assists for the ninth time this season.
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76ers' Mac McClung: All-around performance in win
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McClung registered 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound in 27 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 win over the Raptors 905.
McClung has scored at least 20 points in five consecutive games. During that stretch, he has made multiple threes in each game and shot 53.1 percent from deep (17-for-32).
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores team-high 29 points
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McClung produced 29 points (11-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three assists, two steals and one rebound in 32 minutes during Friday's 122-117 win over Westchester.
McClung was efficient from the field and scored at least 25 points for a third consecutive contest. Across 42 appearances, he's averaging 18.5 points while shooting 49.9 percent from the field and 41.5 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Stellar performance in win
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McClung posted 31 points (11-17 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 147-126 win over Westchester.
McClung has posted back-to-back efficient outings and notched his highest-scoring game since he tallied 35 (11-14 FG, 7-8 3Pt) in a win over the Wisconsin Herd on Feb. 11. Over 41 appearances, McClung is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores team-high 26 points
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McClung totaled 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, one rebound and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-124 win over the Capital City Go-Go.
McClung had struggled out of the break, but he posted his best outing Monday since winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Across 40 G League appearances, the 24-year-old is averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game.
