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‘He Saved The Dunk Contest’: What’s Next for Mac McClung?

‘He Saved The Dunk Contest’: What’s Next for Mac McClung?

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March 8, 202324m 53s

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Mac McClung may always be remembered for one Saturday night in Utah a couple of weeks ago, when he made the jump from the G League to win the NBA Dunk Contest — a performance so great that some experts said it saved a dying event. But what’s less well-known about McClung is his long journey just to get to that point: spanning 30 cities, 150 teammates, and 10 head coaches. Today, we take a closer look at McClung’s odyssey from YouTube sensation to pro hoops journeyman, and whether the reigning Dunk Contest king can finally catch on in the NBA. 

Guest: Rich Hofmann

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