Slam Dunk, Mac McClung and NBA

Magic's Mac McClung to Compete in Dunk Contest, Go for Historic 3-Peat
Orlando Magic two-way guard Mac McClung committed to participating in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025.
Magic’s Mac McClung chasing first-ever three-peat at 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
His tenure in the G-League for the Osceola Magic has been nothing short of incredible through his first two seasons, as the 26-year-old came away with 2024 G-League MVP honors in his first campaign with the team. This year, McClung is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 52.4% from the field.
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently signed to a two-way deal for the Orlando Magic, the 26-year-old former undrafted free agent has played just five minutes in the NBA so far this season.
Report: Mac McClung, Stephon Castle Among 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam
Mac McClung works toward NBA shot with dunk contest decision looming
While multiple players have won back-to-back dunk contests similar to McClung — Michael Jordan (1987-88), Jason Richardson (2002-03) and Zach LaVine (2015-16) — no player has ever won three in a
Mac McClung to attempt 3-peat at NBA slam dunk contest
Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player won the event in 2023 and 2024.
NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Participants set after Mac McClung commitment
Magic guard Mac McClung will reportedly compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.
Dunk Contest participants set: Mac McClung returns to go for third straight win
The Dunk Contest will be part of All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco (home to the Golden State Warriors). The entire evening will be broadcast on TNT, including the 3-point contest and a reported return (and expansion) of the Stephen Curry/Sabrina Ionescu shootout.
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest hoping for three-peat
Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.
NBA All-Star Weekend's dunk competition at Chase could see a three-peat, too
More than two years after participating in summer league and training camp for the Golden State Warriors, G League mainstay Mac McClung will have his opportunity to star at Chase Center. The NBA’s reigning two-time Slam Dunk champion is part of the event’s four-person field again at All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area,
Mac McClung to defend dunk contest title
Magic two-way guard Mac McClung has committed to taking part in the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in San Francisco, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. McClung, who previously said he was undecided about accepting an invite to participate in this year’s dunk contest,
Magic's Tristan da Silva, Mac McClung Named 2025 Rising Stars
Two players will represent the Orlando Magic during the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco.
Magic send 2 to Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star weekend
Tristan da Silva has helped the Magic in more ways than one despite his rookie status. He’ll represent them in San Francisco.
Magic’s Tristan da Silva and Mac McClung selected to participate in 2025 Castrol Rising Stars game
Da Silva has played in 44 games this season for Orlando (34 starts), averaging 8.8 ppg., 4.2 rpg. and 1.8 apg. in 26.3 minpg.