Mac McClung has made NBA history by becoming the first player to win three consecutive Slam Dunk Contests. In the final round during All-Star Weekend, he defeated San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle. McClung, a member of the Orlando Magic's G-League affiliate, received perfect scores of 50 for each of his four dunks throughout the evening. Notably, he captivated the audience with his opening dunk, leaping over a car and executing a two-handed reverse slam.
First Round Scores:
| Player | Team | Dunk 1 | Dunk 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac McClung | ORL | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | 47.2 | 47.8 | 95 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | MIL | 43.8 | 45 | 88.8 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | 40 | 47.4 | 87.4 |
In the first round, McClung further distinguished himself with a second dunk that involved leaping over an individual and completing a double-clutch rotating maneuver.
Final Round Scores:
| Player | Team | Dunk 3 | Dunk 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac McClung | ORL | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | 49.6 | 50 | 99.6 |
In the final round, Castle delivered an impressive behind-the-back 360 dunk but couldn't surpass McClung's performance. For his concluding dunk, McClung soared over Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley, tapping the ball off the rim before finishing with authority.
This victory solidifies McClung's legacy as a premier dunker, as he becomes the first player in NBA history to secure three consecutive Slam Dunk Contest titles.
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