Key takeaways:
- McClung scored a perfect 50 for three of his four dunks, including a hop over two willing participants and a dunk with two hands behind his head.
- McClung signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week.
- McClung’s victory in the Slam Dunk Contest marks a major milestone in his career, and is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
On Saturday night, Mac McClung made history as he became the NBA Slam Dunk champion in Salt Lake City. The Philadelphia 76ers point guard scored a perfect 50 for three of his four dunks, and capped off a week in which he signed a two-way contract with the Sixers.
McClung’s first dunk of the night featured a hop over two willing participants as he grabbed the ball on his way up to the basket and dunked the ball with two hands behind his head. This earned him a perfect score of 50 from the judges. His other dunks also earned him perfect scores, leaving fellow players on the sidelines in awe.
Five days ago, Mac McClung wasn’t on an NBA roster, having played for the Philadelphia 76ers’ G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, this season. However, he was invited to the contest and signed a two-way contract with the 76ers earlier this week.
Afterwards, McClung told CNN’s Andy Scholes, “The crowd was really amazing tonight. I’m gonna keep working every day. I mean I’ll be able to tell my kids and brag about it one day.”
McClung’s victory in the Slam Dunk Contest marks a major milestone in his career. He has gone from playing in the G League to becoming the NBA Slam Dunk champion in just a few days. It is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and an inspiration to all aspiring athletes.
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