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NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco was an exhilarating affair marked by historic achievements, stunning slam dunks, and an unexpected disqualification.

Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung made history by winning the Slam Dunk contest for the third consecutive year, a first in All-Star history.

McClung not only took home the victory but did so with an incredible performance, achieving a perfect score of 50 in every round, showcasing remarkable dunks throughout the evening.

The 26-year-old athlete set the bar high with his first dunk, captivating the crowd right from the start.

A vehicle rolled onto the court, reversing towards the hoop, hinting at the excitement to come. McClung leapt over both a volunteer and the car, snatched the ball from the volunteer’s hands, and executed a stunning reverse dunk.

The complexity of McClung’s dunks only increased with each attempt, particularly during his bold third dunk where he successfully slammed two basketballs simultaneously.

“I feel like an imposter,” McClung shared with CNN’s Andy Scholes after his triumph. “This success wouldn’t be possible without the support of my friends who let me practice by jumping over their cars.”

McClung emphasized that his passion for dunking fuels his innovation and effectiveness in the competition.

“When you truly enjoy something, it becomes easier to excel in it,” he noted.

McClung’s flawless performance stood unchallenged, although San Antonio Spurs’ rookie Stephon Castle provided a worthy challenge with impressive dunking that kept the excitement alive.

Castle secured second place, narrowly missing the top spot with a score of 99.6 in the last two rounds, while Milwaukee Bucks’ Andre Jackson Jr. took third place and Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis finished fourth.

While All-Star weekend is typically filled with excitement, it became contentious when Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified from the skills challenge.

The duo from San Antonio Spurs devised an unconventional strategy to achieve the fastest time in the event.

Instead of taking shots at the designated spots, Wembanyama and Paul quickly discarded the basketballs to reduce their shooting time.

Although their tactic initially appeared effective, they were ultimately disqualified for failing to make valid shots.

“We tried a strategy we believed could win,” Paul explained to the press following the disqualification. He noted that officials did not provide guidance when Wembanyama inquired about the approach beforehand.

In other news, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat claimed victory in the three-point contest, scoring 24 points in the final round.

Herro triumphed over Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield and Cleveland Cavaliers’ Darius Garland in a competitive final round.

Meanwhile, Damian Lillard’s quest for a third consecutive three-point title fell short as he was eliminated in the first round with a score of 18 points.