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On Saturday, Mac McClung made history as the first player to clinch three consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest titles, triumphing over San Antonio Spurs newcomer Stephon Castle in the thrilling finale at All-Star Weekend.
Representing the Orlando Magic’s G-League affiliate, McClung dazzled the audience, earning perfect 50 scores for each of his four incredible dunks. His standout moment came during the opening round when he leaped over a car for an awe-inspiring two-handed reverse dunk.
First Round
| Player | Dunk No. 1 | Dunk No. 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 distinguished himself from Castle, Andre Jackson Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis with an exceptional second dunk, soaring over a participant and executing a spectacular double-clutch rotation.
Final Round
| Player | Dunk No. 3 | Dunk No. 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac McClung (ORL) | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Stephon Castle (SAS) | 49.6 | 50 | 99.6 |
Castle put forth an impressive performance in the final round, completing a remarkable behind-the-back 360 dunk, yet it wasn’t enough to surpass McClung’s remarkable showcase.
With the requirement of scoring at least 49.7 to secure the victory on his last attempt, McClung rose to the occasion by jumping over Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers, tapping the basketball on the rim before forcefully finishing.
In his third dunk, the 26-year-old athlete showcased his creativity by grabbing a basketball from a person on a hoverboard while another basketball awaited his dunking skills at the rim.
