Mac McClung turned down offers from Turkey and China last summer
McClung faced this dilemma last summer. He could have made over a million dollars playing either for Fenerbahce (Turkey) or the Shanghai Sharks (China). Fenerbahce is one of the top teams in the EuroLeague, which contains the top clubs from all of the top European domestic leagues. Outside of the NBA, it is the best league in the world. Six of Fenerbahce’s top eight scorers are American, including former college stars Johnathan Motley (Baylor) Nigel Hayes-Davis (Wisconsin), Carsen Edwards (Purdue) and Nick Calathes and Scottie Wilbekin, both former Florida Gators.
Source: Rich Hofmann @ The Athletic
Source: Rich Hofmann @ The Athletic
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Mac McClung has had unreal bounce since his high school days 😳
(via @Ballislife) pic.twitter.com/wj1K5DgbhZ – 12:12 PM
Mac McClung has had unreal bounce since his high school days 😳
(via @Ballislife) pic.twitter.com/wj1K5DgbhZ – 12:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mac McClung slams past the competition at NBA dunk contest; Rockets’ K.J. Martin mixes spectacular hits and points-costing misses houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:05 AM
Mac McClung slams past the competition at NBA dunk contest; Rockets’ K.J. Martin mixes spectacular hits and points-costing misses houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:05 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Now, the basketball world knows all about the guy from Gate City, a town with a population of 2,030 in Southwest Virginia.
#Sixers’ Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk contest and captures hearts with all-time performance inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBAAllStar – 10:31 AM
Now, the basketball world knows all about the guy from Gate City, a town with a population of 2,030 in Southwest Virginia.
#Sixers’ Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk contest and captures hearts with all-time performance inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBAAllStar – 10:31 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA world reacts to Mac McClung dunks, reviving Dunk Contest nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/19/nba… – 9:55 AM
NBA world reacts to Mac McClung dunks, reviving Dunk Contest nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/19/nba… – 9:55 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
All-Star Notebook: Jericho Sims an impressive dunker, but Mac McClung wins contest newsday.com/sports/columni… via @Newsday – 8:51 AM
All-Star Notebook: Jericho Sims an impressive dunker, but Mac McClung wins contest newsday.com/sports/columni… via @Newsday – 8:51 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Imagine Mac McClung in the EuroLeague…
hoopshype.com/2023/02/19/mac… – 8:01 AM
Imagine Mac McClung in the EuroLeague…
hoopshype.com/2023/02/19/mac… – 8:01 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers’ Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk contest and captures hearts with all-time performance inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:28 AM
Sixers’ Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk contest and captures hearts with all-time performance inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:28 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Mac McClung said no to Fenerbahce and won the dunk contest
The #NBAAllStar dunking sensation was considering a move to Istanbul last summer
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 6:26 AM
Mac McClung said no to Fenerbahce and won the dunk contest
The #NBAAllStar dunking sensation was considering a move to Istanbul last summer
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 6:26 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Mac McClung wins 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk title sportando.basketball/en/mac-mcclung… – 2:41 AM
Mac McClung wins 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk title sportando.basketball/en/mac-mcclung… – 2:41 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Mac is the only Sixer to wear No. 9 in the dunk contest since Andre Iguodala. Iggy’s first 50 came off a backboard pass from Allen Iverson. Whose Virginia state scoring record was broken by McClung. First contest winner Dr. J awarded Mac the trophy.
Dr. J (No.6) + AI (No.3) = 9 pic.twitter.com/iT8QodPRvs – 2:30 AM
Mac is the only Sixer to wear No. 9 in the dunk contest since Andre Iguodala. Iggy’s first 50 came off a backboard pass from Allen Iverson. Whose Virginia state scoring record was broken by McClung. First contest winner Dr. J awarded Mac the trophy.
Dr. J (No.6) + AI (No.3) = 9 pic.twitter.com/iT8QodPRvs – 2:30 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Mac McClung slams past the competition at NBA dunk contest; Rockets’ K.J. Martin shines ift.tt/lvP9VeC – 2:18 AM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Mac McClung slams past the competition at NBA dunk contest; Rockets’ K.J. Martin shines ift.tt/lvP9VeC – 2:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Mac McClung from the G-League with just two games under his belt in the NBA was the saving grace of #NBAAllStar Saturday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 1:40 AM
Mac McClung from the G-League with just two games under his belt in the NBA was the saving grace of #NBAAllStar Saturday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 1:40 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ranking Mac McClung’s four near-perfect NBA All-Star dunks, from the walk-off 540 to the 360 windmill
cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki… – 1:03 AM
Ranking Mac McClung’s four near-perfect NBA All-Star dunks, from the walk-off 540 to the 360 windmill
cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki… – 1:03 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Slam Dunk Contest champions: Mac McClung’s name goes down with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 12:45 AM
NBA Slam Dunk Contest champions: Mac McClung’s name goes down with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 12:45 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Mac McClung ‘saved’ the event according to Shaquille O’Neal and Magic Johnson
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 12:32 AM
2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Mac McClung ‘saved’ the event according to Shaquille O’Neal and Magic Johnson
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 12:32 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Mac McClung has the highest field goal percentage in dunk contest history: 100% FG. First ever with 3 straight 50s. Not bad for someone who’s never dunked in an NBA game. pic.twitter.com/vKr8gcdK38 – 12:30 AM
Mac McClung has the highest field goal percentage in dunk contest history: 100% FG. First ever with 3 straight 50s. Not bad for someone who’s never dunked in an NBA game. pic.twitter.com/vKr8gcdK38 – 12:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Mac McClung stole the show on All-Star Saturday night with a near perfect dunking exhibition es.pn/3kdl3ST – 12:25 AM
New story: Mac McClung stole the show on All-Star Saturday night with a near perfect dunking exhibition es.pn/3kdl3ST – 12:25 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Mac McClung stole the show on All-Star Saturday night with a near perfect dunking expedition es.pn/3kdl3ST – 12:23 AM
New story: Mac McClung stole the show on All-Star Saturday night with a near perfect dunking expedition es.pn/3kdl3ST – 12:23 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Who is Mac McClung? … Aside from the G League player who stole NBA All-Star weekend as Slam Dunk champion
cbssports.com/nba/news/who-i… – 12:10 AM
Who is Mac McClung? … Aside from the G League player who stole NBA All-Star weekend as Slam Dunk champion
cbssports.com/nba/news/who-i… – 12:10 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
(Preface: I’m in Cancun, so only just saw what he did) Mac McClung 👀👀 Way to show your dunking skills, yo!! – 12:00 AM
(Preface: I’m in Cancun, so only just saw what he did) Mac McClung 👀👀 Way to show your dunking skills, yo!! – 12:00 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Wow, @Ava Wallace in 2018: As a high-schooler in the small Virginia mountain town of Gate City, Mac McClung became a viral star with his dunks. washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp… – 11:50 PM
Wow, @Ava Wallace in 2018: As a high-schooler in the small Virginia mountain town of Gate City, Mac McClung became a viral star with his dunks. washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp… – 11:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2023 NBA All-Star Saturday takeaways: Mac McClung shines in Dunk Contest win; Dame Lillard takes 3-point title
By: @jackmaloneycbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 11:50 PM
2023 NBA All-Star Saturday takeaways: Mac McClung shines in Dunk Contest win; Dame Lillard takes 3-point title
By: @jackmaloneycbs
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 11:50 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: No stars in the Dunk Contest, no Steph in the Three-Point contest & no Giannis in the Skills Challenge.
No problem. Mac McClung’s flawless Dunk Contest showing caps crowd-pleasing All-Star Saturday night @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02… – 11:49 PM
Story: No stars in the Dunk Contest, no Steph in the Three-Point contest & no Giannis in the Skills Challenge.
No problem. Mac McClung’s flawless Dunk Contest showing caps crowd-pleasing All-Star Saturday night @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02… – 11:49 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
I’m sitting about 10 feet from Dr. J right now. He’s watching highlights of Mac McClung’s incredible performance in tonight’s dunk contest and he just called McClung’s last dunk “the corkscrew.” Pretty good description from one of the legends of the game. – 11:49 PM
I’m sitting about 10 feet from Dr. J right now. He’s watching highlights of Mac McClung’s incredible performance in tonight’s dunk contest and he just called McClung’s last dunk “the corkscrew.” Pretty good description from one of the legends of the game. – 11:49 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Going to tell my kids this was Mac McClung. pic.twitter.com/2Ixiii6MRA – 11:48 PM
Going to tell my kids this was Mac McClung. pic.twitter.com/2Ixiii6MRA – 11:48 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
That’s who Mac McClung is — show stopper revives Dunk Contest nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/18/tha… – 11:46 PM
That’s who Mac McClung is — show stopper revives Dunk Contest nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/18/tha… – 11:46 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
In Mac McClung, the NBA’s newest star has arrived, if only for one night, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4226639/2023/0… – 11:37 PM
In Mac McClung, the NBA’s newest star has arrived, if only for one night, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4226639/2023/0… – 11:37 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Current, former, ex Bulls players to have won the NBA ALL Star weekend slam dunk contest.
Mac McClung, Zach LaVine, Derrick Jones Jr., Brent Barry, Nate Robinson—oh yea, Michael Jordan. Go Bulls ! – 11:29 PM
Current, former, ex Bulls players to have won the NBA ALL Star weekend slam dunk contest.
Mac McClung, Zach LaVine, Derrick Jones Jr., Brent Barry, Nate Robinson—oh yea, Michael Jordan. Go Bulls ! – 11:29 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Current, former, ex Bulls players to have won the NBA ALL Star weekend slam dunk contest.
Mac McClung, Zach LaVine, Derrick Jones Jr., Nate Robinson—oh yea, Michael Jordan. Go Bulls ! – 11:23 PM
Current, former, ex Bulls players to have won the NBA ALL Star weekend slam dunk contest.
Mac McClung, Zach LaVine, Derrick Jones Jr., Nate Robinson—oh yea, Michael Jordan. Go Bulls ! – 11:23 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The first Mac McClung dunk was so much better in slow-motion, and then the final dunk is so much better in live speed. A versatile performance! – 11:20 PM
The first Mac McClung dunk was so much better in slow-motion, and then the final dunk is so much better in live speed. A versatile performance! – 11:20 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Mac McClung steals the show on All-Star Saturday, and saves the dunk contest.
https://t.co/n4i6Dvx382 pic.twitter.com/oHY9TxZ6nO – 11:13 PM
Mac McClung steals the show on All-Star Saturday, and saves the dunk contest.
https://t.co/n4i6Dvx382 pic.twitter.com/oHY9TxZ6nO – 11:13 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
A de-aged James Franco now has to play Mac McClung in the movie version of this dunk contest. AK pic.twitter.com/mFdfX2o1Q4 – 11:13 PM
A de-aged James Franco now has to play Mac McClung in the movie version of this dunk contest. AK pic.twitter.com/mFdfX2o1Q4 – 11:13 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Mac McClung just shook up the world. Wanna know who he is, where he’s from and how he got there? For starters he’s lucky to be alive. My 2018 profile on Mac. andscape.com/features/georg… – 11:12 PM
Mac McClung just shook up the world. Wanna know who he is, where he’s from and how he got there? For starters he’s lucky to be alive. My 2018 profile on Mac. andscape.com/features/georg… – 11:12 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Mac McClung on winning the Slam Dunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/DYn6Z4I43T – 11:06 PM
Mac McClung on winning the Slam Dunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/DYn6Z4I43T – 11:06 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LOOK: Mac McClung’s epic performance at the slam dunk contest in pictures.
hoopshype.com/gallery/photos… – 11:06 PM
LOOK: Mac McClung’s epic performance at the slam dunk contest in pictures.
hoopshype.com/gallery/photos… – 11:06 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mac McClung vaults from G League to NBA Slam Dunk champion
cbssports.com/nba/news/mac-m… – 10:58 PM
Mac McClung vaults from G League to NBA Slam Dunk champion
cbssports.com/nba/news/mac-m… – 10:58 PM
Shaun Powell @Powell2daPeople
I suspect even if some of the stars participated in the dunk contest, Mac McClung would’ve made them sweat at the very least. – 10:54 PM
I suspect even if some of the stars participated in the dunk contest, Mac McClung would’ve made them sweat at the very least. – 10:54 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Mac McClung been doing this since high school. 🤷 pic.twitter.com/gSEgF1yiWB – 10:52 PM
Mac McClung been doing this since high school. 🤷 pic.twitter.com/gSEgF1yiWB – 10:52 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Max McClung February 2018 (5 years ago). 🤷 pic.twitter.com/gSEgF1yiWB – 10:52 PM
Max McClung February 2018 (5 years ago). 🤷 pic.twitter.com/gSEgF1yiWB – 10:52 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Didn’t take long for someone to get ahold of Mac McClung’s Wikipedia profile. pic.twitter.com/RQYQCEpMhs – 10:48 PM
Didn’t take long for someone to get ahold of Mac McClung’s Wikipedia profile. pic.twitter.com/RQYQCEpMhs – 10:48 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Mac McClung won the dunk contest on a two-way deal, but some of the games biggest stars are scared to participate. – 10:38 PM
Mac McClung won the dunk contest on a two-way deal, but some of the games biggest stars are scared to participate. – 10:38 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
G League to getting a score of 999/1000 in the dunk contest and everyone goes nuts and Dr. J hands you a trophy.
Mac McClung living a 2K MyCareer life this week, love that for him.
pic.twitter.com/kwslDoNMmC – 10:38 PM
G League to getting a score of 999/1000 in the dunk contest and everyone goes nuts and Dr. J hands you a trophy.
Mac McClung living a 2K MyCareer life this week, love that for him.
pic.twitter.com/kwslDoNMmC – 10:38 PM
Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner
Respect McClung for seizing his opportunity — which only happens because today’s stars want no part of the contest.
don’t know if this contest can survive in this trend but hopefully the hungry and fearless will keep emerging & do what Mac has done – 10:38 PM
Respect McClung for seizing his opportunity — which only happens because today’s stars want no part of the contest.
don’t know if this contest can survive in this trend but hopefully the hungry and fearless will keep emerging & do what Mac has done – 10:38 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Mac McClung went from not in the NBA to the NBA Slam Dunk champion in the course of five days. Just think of where YOU could be in five days time. You’ve just got to believe, to keep grinding, to keep the faith. And also have a 44-inch vertical leap. – 10:38 PM
Mac McClung went from not in the NBA to the NBA Slam Dunk champion in the course of five days. Just think of where YOU could be in five days time. You’ve just got to believe, to keep grinding, to keep the faith. And also have a 44-inch vertical leap. – 10:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2023 NBA All-Star Saturday Night: Mac McClung shines in Slam Dunk Contest win; Dame Lillard wins 3-point title
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 10:38 PM
2023 NBA All-Star Saturday Night: Mac McClung shines in Slam Dunk Contest win; Dame Lillard wins 3-point title
cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-… – 10:38 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Mac McClung dunks for a living. These other guys play basketball. – 10:36 PM
Mac McClung dunks for a living. These other guys play basketball. – 10:36 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Will the NBA fly Mac McClung in for the dunk contest when he’s playing for Fenerbahçe in two years? – 10:36 PM
Will the NBA fly Mac McClung in for the dunk contest when he’s playing for Fenerbahçe in two years? – 10:36 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Asked Mac McClung about the dunk contest a few weeks back and he said, “I’ve been trying to think of some unique things that I haven’t seen before. Hopefully, I just make my dunks and go from there.”
Fair to say he checked those boxes. – 10:35 PM
Asked Mac McClung about the dunk contest a few weeks back and he said, “I’ve been trying to think of some unique things that I haven’t seen before. Hopefully, I just make my dunks and go from there.”
Fair to say he checked those boxes. – 10:35 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
McClung needs to come back next year to defend his crown, even if he’s playing overseas. Also let’s not have any more sex criminals on the panel. Thanks! – 10:34 PM
McClung needs to come back next year to defend his crown, even if he’s playing overseas. Also let’s not have any more sex criminals on the panel. Thanks! – 10:34 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Mac McClung, Slam Dunk champ, from Virginia. pic.twitter.com/YHixBdxN9p – 10:34 PM
Mac McClung, Slam Dunk champ, from Virginia. pic.twitter.com/YHixBdxN9p – 10:34 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Props to both Trey Murphy and Mac McClung for nailing all their dunks on their first attempt 👏👏 – 10:33 PM
Props to both Trey Murphy and Mac McClung for nailing all their dunks on their first attempt 👏👏 – 10:33 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Mac McClung might become the Joey Chestnut of the Slam Dunk Contest. He will be back as long as the NBA allows him even if he’s not in the league to take on all comers and defend his crown. – 10:33 PM
Mac McClung might become the Joey Chestnut of the Slam Dunk Contest. He will be back as long as the NBA allows him even if he’s not in the league to take on all comers and defend his crown. – 10:33 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Lefkoe with an absolutely amazing question for McClung – will you commit to coming back next year? “I have to. If you’ll have me, I’ll be back.”
Lets gooooooo – 10:32 PM
Lefkoe with an absolutely amazing question for McClung – will you commit to coming back next year? “I have to. If you’ll have me, I’ll be back.”
Lets gooooooo – 10:32 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
“if you guys will have me i’ll be back”
-matt mcclung on doing the 2024 dunk contest – 10:32 PM
“if you guys will have me i’ll be back”
-matt mcclung on doing the 2024 dunk contest – 10:32 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
McClung looks like a high school wrestler just flying through the air like a bird – 10:32 PM
McClung looks like a high school wrestler just flying through the air like a bird – 10:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Next year. Mac McClung vs Aaron Gordon.
Get it right NBA. #NBAAllStar – 10:32 PM
Next year. Mac McClung vs Aaron Gordon.
Get it right NBA. #NBAAllStar – 10:32 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Tip of the cap to Mac McClung for winning #NBA dunk contest and deservedly so. Trey Murphy delivered some great moments/dunks and finished as runner-up. Not bad for a man whose first dunk in basketball occurred as a senior in high school – 10:31 PM
Tip of the cap to Mac McClung for winning #NBA dunk contest and deservedly so. Trey Murphy delivered some great moments/dunks and finished as runner-up. Not bad for a man whose first dunk in basketball occurred as a senior in high school – 10:31 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Very, very proficient dunk contest. McClung was the only one who had swagger, tho – 10:30 PM
Very, very proficient dunk contest. McClung was the only one who had swagger, tho – 10:30 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
2023 Slam Dunk Champion Mac McClung. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/8eVylReC4w – 10:30 PM
2023 Slam Dunk Champion Mac McClung. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/8eVylReC4w – 10:30 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Props to the person who had the idea to put Mac McClung in this thing. That was so fun – 10:30 PM
Props to the person who had the idea to put Mac McClung in this thing. That was so fun – 10:30 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Doing all those dunks on the first try makes this performance by McClung so much more impressive – 10:30 PM
Doing all those dunks on the first try makes this performance by McClung so much more impressive – 10:30 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Ideal dunk contest field: one all star, two young rotation players, one mac mcclung-type. – 10:29 PM
Ideal dunk contest field: one all star, two young rotation players, one mac mcclung-type. – 10:29 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
above all: Mac McClung never missed an attempt. only one chance to make a first impression. – 10:29 PM
above all: Mac McClung never missed an attempt. only one chance to make a first impression. – 10:29 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Good fun – McClung dominated that thing. Murphy was an awesome runner up – 10:29 PM
Good fun – McClung dominated that thing. Murphy was an awesome runner up – 10:29 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Who’s the Mac! Your NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung. No complaints about this 🔥 #NBAAllStar dunk contest. Respect. pic.twitter.com/5QYMwEFVcB – 10:29 PM
Who’s the Mac! Your NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung. No complaints about this 🔥 #NBAAllStar dunk contest. Respect. pic.twitter.com/5QYMwEFVcB – 10:29 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Mac McClung made the dunk contest worth the watch. Take a bow young man. – 10:29 PM
Mac McClung made the dunk contest worth the watch. Take a bow young man. – 10:29 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Mac McClung shuts down the Vivint Arena to win the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest pic.twitter.com/zs41SOOwWM – 10:28 PM
Mac McClung shuts down the Vivint Arena to win the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest pic.twitter.com/zs41SOOwWM – 10:28 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Mac McClung there, wearing the jersey of the high school he was playing for only two weeks ago – 10:28 PM
Mac McClung there, wearing the jersey of the high school he was playing for only two weeks ago – 10:28 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Nobody knew who he was and McClung came in here and absolutely owned the dunk contest – 10:28 PM
Nobody knew who he was and McClung came in here and absolutely owned the dunk contest – 10:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
McClung with a 540 and a dunk over his head. I kid you not. His third 50 in four attempts. Unreal. He said after “It’s over.” Of course it was. – 10:28 PM
McClung with a 540 and a dunk over his head. I kid you not. His third 50 in four attempts. Unreal. He said after “It’s over.” Of course it was. – 10:28 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Hey, I think McClung should win too. But that was a strong series of dunks by Murphy, and the announcing team having already decided Mac had won did Trey a massive disservice. He was nice. – 10:27 PM
Hey, I think McClung should win too. But that was a strong series of dunks by Murphy, and the announcing team having already decided Mac had won did Trey a massive disservice. He was nice. – 10:27 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Not even waiting for the scores. It’s over. It’s OVER. MAC MCCLUNG. – 10:27 PM
Not even waiting for the scores. It’s over. It’s OVER. MAC MCCLUNG. – 10:27 PM
Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner
The onnnlllly thing missing with McClung … some pre-dunk showmanship. He just goes straight into his dunks (and throws down fire), but seems like he’s not commanding the moment – 10:27 PM
The onnnlllly thing missing with McClung … some pre-dunk showmanship. He just goes straight into his dunks (and throws down fire), but seems like he’s not commanding the moment – 10:27 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
Max McClung owned the dunk contest it’s not even close. #NBAAllStar – 10:25 PM
Max McClung owned the dunk contest it’s not even close. #NBAAllStar – 10:25 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Next year. Matt McClung vs Aaron Gordon.
Get it right NBA. #NBAAllStar – 10:25 PM
Next year. Matt McClung vs Aaron Gordon.
Get it right NBA. #NBAAllStar – 10:25 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Mac McClung has no Sixers representation around him because they have no idea who the hell that man is. – 10:24 PM
Mac McClung has no Sixers representation around him because they have no idea who the hell that man is. – 10:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Video of every 50 ever. Ends with McClung’s first-round slam. – 10:18 PM
Video of every 50 ever. Ends with McClung’s first-round slam. – 10:18 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Más vale que @Sixers no despida a Mac McClung mañana…..
👀👀 – 10:17 PM
Más vale que @Sixers no despida a Mac McClung mañana…..
👀👀 – 10:17 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
sixers fans who just found out tonight that mac mcclung was on their team pic.twitter.com/V8fCUrDOI9 – 10:17 PM
sixers fans who just found out tonight that mac mcclung was on their team pic.twitter.com/V8fCUrDOI9 – 10:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mac McClung and Trey Murphy III to the Dunk finals. McClung with the best and second best dunks so far. Not sure which is which. – 10:16 PM
Mac McClung and Trey Murphy III to the Dunk finals. McClung with the best and second best dunks so far. Not sure which is which. – 10:16 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
McClung’s first dunk was worth him winning imo.
He goes to the final against Trey Murphy – 10:16 PM
McClung’s first dunk was worth him winning imo.
He goes to the final against Trey Murphy – 10:16 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
yoooooooooo. Mac McClung. That was ridiculous how easy he made that look. – 10:16 PM
yoooooooooo. Mac McClung. That was ridiculous how easy he made that look. – 10:16 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
OFFICIAL: Mac McClung signed a shoe deal with Puma 📑
pic.twitter.com/zDe5iZKHvm – 10:14 PM
OFFICIAL: Mac McClung signed a shoe deal with Puma 📑
pic.twitter.com/zDe5iZKHvm – 10:14 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
“He might be the best in-game dunker of the three though.” Lmao the TNT commentating crew trying to come up with something nice to say about Kenyon Martin Jr. after followed up Max McClung with that. #NBAAllStar – 10:12 PM
“He might be the best in-game dunker of the three though.” Lmao the TNT commentating crew trying to come up with something nice to say about Kenyon Martin Jr. after followed up Max McClung with that. #NBAAllStar – 10:12 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
MAC MCCLUNG MEANT BUSINESS ON HIS FIRST DUNK 😱 pic.twitter.com/vCyxdkDCLG – 10:08 PM
MAC MCCLUNG MEANT BUSINESS ON HIS FIRST DUNK 😱 pic.twitter.com/vCyxdkDCLG – 10:08 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
As usual I couldn’t pronounce McClung on NBA Today yesterday but I did pick him to win the Dunk Contest. Great start with a casual 50 piece wing dinner “All Flats” Carry the hell on… – 10:08 PM
As usual I couldn’t pronounce McClung on NBA Today yesterday but I did pick him to win the Dunk Contest. Great start with a casual 50 piece wing dinner “All Flats” Carry the hell on… – 10:08 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
Georgetown claiming Mac McClung like he didn’t move all the way to West Texas to get out of that mess. – 10:07 PM
Georgetown claiming Mac McClung like he didn’t move all the way to West Texas to get out of that mess. – 10:07 PM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
Mac McClung, a star is born.
Read all about him here from @Rich Hoffman.
theathletic.com/3984363/2023/0… – 10:05 PM
Mac McClung, a star is born.
Read all about him here from @Rich Hoffman.
theathletic.com/3984363/2023/0… – 10:05 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
There’s a guy stacking ladders on top of each other as the commercial entertainment inside the arena and I think Mac McClung is gonna dunk over them next – 10:05 PM
There’s a guy stacking ladders on top of each other as the commercial entertainment inside the arena and I think Mac McClung is gonna dunk over them next – 10:05 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
There’s gonna be takes galore if Mac McClung wins this thing, which he’s going to. – 10:05 PM
There’s gonna be takes galore if Mac McClung wins this thing, which he’s going to. – 10:05 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
Mac McClung was the most entertaining thing on that court today. 😂😂 #nba #NBAAllStar – 10:04 PM
Mac McClung was the most entertaining thing on that court today. 😂😂 #nba #NBAAllStar – 10:04 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Thinking Mac McClung shouldn’t have been in the #DunkContest is now the coldest take since thinking the Knicks overpaid for Jalen Brunson – 10:04 PM
Thinking Mac McClung shouldn’t have been in the #DunkContest is now the coldest take since thinking the Knicks overpaid for Jalen Brunson – 10:04 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
South Bay Lakers legend Mac McClung! pic.twitter.com/QczioKJhxH – 10:03 PM
South Bay Lakers legend Mac McClung! pic.twitter.com/QczioKJhxH – 10:03 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mac McClung has the building shook. Had one guy put another on his shoulders, the top guy holding the ball. McClung jumped over them, grabbed the ball, tapped it on the glass, then slammed it back to the basket. Players courtside absolutely lost it. Straight 50s. – 10:02 PM
Mac McClung has the building shook. Had one guy put another on his shoulders, the top guy holding the ball. McClung jumped over them, grabbed the ball, tapped it on the glass, then slammed it back to the basket. Players courtside absolutely lost it. Straight 50s. – 10:02 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mc McClung has the building shook. Had one guy put another on his shoulders, the top guy holding the ball. McClung jumped over them, grabbed the ball, tapped it on the glass, then slammed it back to the basket. Players courtside lost it. Straight 50s. – 10:01 PM
Mc McClung has the building shook. Had one guy put another on his shoulders, the top guy holding the ball. McClung jumped over them, grabbed the ball, tapped it on the glass, then slammed it back to the basket. Players courtside lost it. Straight 50s. – 10:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Salt Lake City loves themselves some McClung pic.twitter.com/lGoYhyzcmF – 10:01 PM
Salt Lake City loves themselves some McClung pic.twitter.com/lGoYhyzcmF – 10:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mac McClung could do the Vince Carter “over” thing. Takes the ball from a guy on another guy’s shoulder, taps it off the backboard and slams over his head. Really. – 10:01 PM
Mac McClung could do the Vince Carter “over” thing. Takes the ball from a guy on another guy’s shoulder, taps it off the backboard and slams over his head. Really. – 10:01 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Mac McClung out here representing all of us who can’t seem to stop our hair from defaulting to that of a 1950s accountant – 9:52 PM
Mac McClung out here representing all of us who can’t seem to stop our hair from defaulting to that of a 1950s accountant – 9:52 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
#NBAAllstar Mac Mcclung told me he feels his strength in Dunk Contest is creativity. Said he will be trying dunks noone has seen before and that judges and fans will have to watch the replay to understand it. But his 1st goal is: make it on the first try. – 9:47 PM
#NBAAllstar Mac Mcclung told me he feels his strength in Dunk Contest is creativity. Said he will be trying dunks noone has seen before and that judges and fans will have to watch the replay to understand it. But his 1st goal is: make it on the first try. – 9:47 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers’ Mac McClung is out to impress at #NBA All-Star Weekend — and not just with his dunks inquirer.com/sports/nba-all… via @phillyinquirer – 6:27 PM
The Sixers’ Mac McClung is out to impress at #NBA All-Star Weekend — and not just with his dunks inquirer.com/sports/nba-all… via @phillyinquirer – 6:27 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
All-Star Weekend Official Picks:
3PT: Buddy Hield
DUNK: Mac McClung
SKILLS: Team Rooks
ASG: Team Giannis +3
MVP: Donovan Mitchell
And tonight, @UnderdogFantasy:
play.underdogfantasy.com/es-VEcPx4meSI pic.twitter.com/8XSMMIrDwW – 11:39 AM
All-Star Weekend Official Picks:
3PT: Buddy Hield
DUNK: Mac McClung
SKILLS: Team Rooks
ASG: Team Giannis +3
MVP: Donovan Mitchell
And tonight, @UnderdogFantasy:
play.underdogfantasy.com/es-VEcPx4meSI pic.twitter.com/8XSMMIrDwW – 11:39 AM
More on this storyline
Rob McElhenney: I guess there’s another Mac in Philly in now. 😳 @sixers @NBA -via Twitter / February 19, 2023
McClung passed on the opportunity to play in Europe, and even on the Exhibit-10 deal, was making less than six figures in the G League. But the G League is an easier path to the NBA. It was during a conversation with Zac Ervin, another close friend from Gate City, that McClung realized he was going to stay in the United States. “I still believe going to a Fenerbahce also can propel your career back here in the NBA. So I’m not taking that out of the picture at all,” McClung said. “When you have multiple million-dollar offers, you’re like, ‘That could change my life and my family’s life forever.’ So I wanted to take that into consideration. But (Ervin) called me and was like, ‘Mac, you’re all or nothing, man.’ ” -via The Athletic / February 19, 2023
Speaking to reporters after his incredible dunk contest win that saw him almost take a 50-sweep, McClung admitted he still couldn’t believe at what happened. He hasn’t checked all the buzz on social media as he soaks in the moment, adding that everything happened so fast. “It’s really a blur to be honest. Probably a lot of stuff’s happened on the internet, I haven’t checked. Really just grateful. I had a lot of help, Chuck and my best friends calling me every night trying to give me ideas. It was a lot of fun,” McClung shared. -via Clutch Points / February 19, 2023