Here is all you need to know about who is Mac McClung at the Slam Dunk Contest, his vertical jump, career, draft, height and salary
After a year of letdowns, the NBA’s renowned Slam Dunk Contest took place on Saturday, and this time it was even more exciting and the reason was Mac McClung. He became the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.
The former G-League player recently signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and did the team proud with an outstanding performance.
However, one of McClung’s dunks averaged 49.8 points, preventing him from finishing the game with a perfect score.
Who is Mac McClung, his age, height, vertical jump, salary, college stats and high school
Every dunk by MAC MCCLUNG in his almost flawless victory at the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest
Tap the glass over 2 people: 50
360 windmill: 49.8
Double Pump Reverse: 50
540!!!: 50And made every dunk on the first try
SHAQ: "He saved the dunk contest" pic.twitter.com/5RGjujUCMU— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 19, 2023
McClung made a spectacular entrance to the Dunk Contest by leaping over a two-people tower and starting the dunk while smacking the ball on the glass.
His first dunk received a perfect score from the judges of 50 points. When he won the competition with a powerful 720-degree reverse slam, he then finished the night with another spectacular dunk. Another rating of 50 points was given to him.
McClung honoured Vince Carter by doing an “It’s Over” taunt after the Slam Dunk Contest ended with an exclamation point. The high flyer was certain that his final slam was the best one he had to offer.
Who is Mac McClung?
A 24-year-old man, McClung was born on January 6, 1999. Kingsport, Tennessee, in the United States, is where he was born. He is 6’2” or 1.88m tall.
What is Mac McClung’s vertical jump?
At the G-League Combine, McClung had a vertical leap of 43.5 inches.
When was Mac McClung drafted? His career
In the 2021 NBA Draft, McClung went undrafted.
Prior to playing college basketball at Georgetown and Texas Tech, McClung originally gained notoriety in high school for his high-flying dunks. The NBA draft in 2021 saw him selected, but he was not taken.
Before to being signed by the Chicago Bulls on a ten-day contract in 2021, he played for the LA Lakers’ G League club. On December 30 of that same year, he made his NBA debut against the Atlanta Hawks and scored two points.
Is Mac McClung on social media?
Mac McClung can be found on social media as his Instagram account username is @macmcclung37.
Mac McClung: Position: Guard 6-2, 185lb
Position: Guard
High School: Gate City HS
Schools: Georgetown (Men) and Texas Tech
Through 79 games in his collegiate career he has 1,160 points with 117 3-pointers made.
McClung is on a two-way deal with Philly for the rest of the 2022-23 season, barring a release and two-way players now earn a flat salary of $508,891 rather than having their salaries determined by how many days they spend in the NBA compared to the G League.