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Magic BREAKING: Mac McClung Flies Over Shaq, Defends Dunk Contest Title

Mac McClung has won the NBA Dunk Contest for the second year in a row.

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ORLANDO - Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung is back on top after winning the NBA Dunk Contest for the second year in a row.

McClung defeated New York Knicks forward Jacob Toppin and Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the first round. In the final round, he edged out Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown for the title.

Mac McClung
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Here's a look at each of his dunks ...

Round 1, first dunk

Round 1, second dunk

Finals, first dunk

Finals, second dunk

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In the final dunk, McClung brought Shaquille O'Neal out, having him don his high school jersey, only for him to jump over him for the dunk. It was the only dunk that received all 50's from the judges tonight.

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With the win, McClung joins an elite crew among multi-time winners, including Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Harold Miner, Nate Robinson and Zach LaVine.

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JEREMY BRENER

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