Mac McClung History in NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

The G League star will be in the Slam Dunk Contest again this year.

Oct 9, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung (8) dribbles in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The NBA All-Star break is upon the league. Teams will be getting rest before the second half of the season starts and the playoff push starts.

One of the most anticipated events that happens during All-Star weekend is the Slam Dunk Contest. It's something that, when it's great, fans can't get enough of.

There are four participants in the Dunk Contest. Three of them are NBA players and one of them comes from the G Leauge.

Mac McClung is the only representative from the G League. He plays for the Osceola Magic and will be in the Dunk Contest for the third-straight season.

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McClung is one of the big attractions for All-Star weekend because this will be the third time in a row that he will be participating in the Dunk Contest.

In each of the last two seasons, he's won the Dunk Contest. He's the only G League player to win the NBA Dunk Contest twice.

In 2023, McClung was able to beat three other participants. He took down Tre Murphy III, Jericho Sims, and Kenyon Martin Jr. He did so with some very exciting slams.

The NBA decided to invite him back last season to defend his title. He did just that after beating Jaylen Brown, Jacob Toppin, and Jamie Jaquez Jr.

McClung is going for the elusive three-peat this season. Standing in his way are some pretty good NBA dunkers. He'll have to beat Matas Buzelis, Stehpn Castle, and Andre Jackson Jr.

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Despite playing in the G League, McClung has established himself as one of the best dunkers in the world. He has made this Dunk Contest much more exciting than it used to be.

The other participants will be looking to thwart McClung in his attempt to get another win. They are looking to establish a name for themselves since they are all young players.

If McClung is able to win this for a third time, perhaps he should get a look at being a full-time NBA player. His stats in the G League are pretty good as well.

So far this season in the G League, McClung is averaging 21.1 points, four rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.

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