G-League star Mac McClung may single-handedly be saving the NBA Slam Dunk contest, as he now becomes the first player ever to win in three consecutive years.
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That is, McClung has only played in 70 minutes throughout his NBA career, and currently makes 500k a year on a two-way contract, yet the barely 6-foot tall white boy dominates the competition every time he participates.
In view of this year's contest, McClung put up four perfect dunks, and started the night off by doing his best Blake Griffin impression... jumping over a Kia.
Mac McClung deserves an NBA contract for being the only reason to tune into the dunk contest 3 years in a row.
Adam Silver needs to scratch his back.
— Gino Fornaro (@ginoliciousboss) February 16, 2025
Then for his second dunk, he leaped over his friend before doing a 180 spin in mid-air.
It’s actually insane how much better of a dunker Mac McClung is than everyone else…
I’d love to see him up against some names like Morant & Ant 👀👀👀
pic.twitter.com/nTovFjZyrf— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) February 16, 2025
In the final round, McClung cleared his friend who was spinning on a hoverboard, then dunked two basketballs at once.
The only player to win the dunk contest 3 straight years… This is insanity. Have to give credit where credit is due…
Mac McClung is the best to ever do it pic.twitter.com/VidjQU9CSa
— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) February 16, 2025
To mention, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephen Castle (2025 Rising Stars MVP) also put on a dazzling performance as he posted a score of 99.6 in the final round.
STEPHON CASTLE STRAIGHT 50s 🤯🤯
BEHIND-THE-BACK. LEFTY SLAM. 👊#ATTSlamDunk Final Round on TNT!! pic.twitter.com/ITGt79qUMU
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
Nevertheless, it wasn't enough to take down McClung, who soared over Cleveland Cavs star Evan Mobley before hitting the ball off the rim and throwing it down for his final dunk.
Jumped over Evan Mobley AND tapped the ball on the rim 🤯
IT'S A THREE-PEAT 🏆🏆🏆
Mac McClung, 2025 #ATTSlamDunk Champ! pic.twitter.com/vBYejtMMZX
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
With this legendary performance, McClung is now the first player to three-peat in the NBA Slam Dunk contest (2023-2025).
Other players to win back-to-back titles include: Michael Jordan (1987-88), Jason Richardson (2002-03), Nate Robinson (2009-10) and Zach LaVine (2015-16).
Many believe putting up yet another perfect 50-point per dunk performance solidifies McClung as one of the best all-time dunkers in NBA history.
While some point out, he can't be in the same conversation with legends, such as Julius Irving (Dr. J) or Vince Carter, because he has only appeared in five NBA games.
All in all, the 2023-2024 G League MVP has garnered attention from other stars around the league, as Memphis Grizzlies high-flyer Ja Morant tweeted out on X during the dunk contest: "Mac might make me decide to dunk."
Then Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo added, "If you do it. I'll do it with you."
If you do it. I’ll do it with you 💯 https://t.co/dsKglTiTca
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 16, 2025
Fans certainly wouldn't mind seeing Giannis, Morant, McClung, and maybe even Zion Williamson, or former participants LaVine and Aaron Gordon, go head-to-head during 2026 All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.
When asked if he was going to retire, the 3x champion responded: "This might be it for me, but we'll see, if they want me back bad enough, I'll think about it."
"We'll see" 👀
Mac McClung on if he'll be back after his #ATTSlamDunk 3-Peat when asked by @ALaForce 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/7LEqo9bs14
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 16, 2025
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