Mac McClung made history once again by securing his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest title during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. The 26-year-old put on a spectacular show, earning perfect 50-point scores for all four of his dunks.
Despite having played only five minutes of NBA action this season with the Orlando Magic, McClung proved once again why he’s a fan favorite with his jaw-dropping aerial displays.
In the first round, he leaped over a parked car positioned under the basket, with a person holding the ball through the sunroof, and finished with a stunning reverse dunk. His second dunk saw him soar over a standing man while spinning mid-air.
The creativity continued with McClung’s third perfect-score dunk, where he grabbed and dunked a ball from a man spinning on a hoverboard, while simultaneously dunking a second ball held by another person standing on a ladder.
To seal his victory, the 6-foot-2 McClung pulled off an incredible feat by dunking over Cleveland Cavaliers’ 6-foot-11 Evan Mobley, who was elevated on a small platform.
After defeating San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle in the final round, McClung expressed his gratitude.
“Truly, stuff like this doesn’t happen without standing on the shoulders of a lot of people,” he told TNT. “I had a lot of help. People were opening gyms to fit a car in. People were allowing me to use their car. I’m just really grateful right now.”
McClung has made a name for himself in the G League, where he was named the league’s MVP last season. Though his NBA career has been limited to just five games with the Lakers, Bulls, 76ers, and Magic, his dunk contest legacy continues to grow.
SOURCE: BBC
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