History of Mac McClung in Timeline

Mac McClung is an American professional basketball player currently with the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Windy City Bulls (G League). He played college basketball at Georgetown and Texas Tech. Notably, McClung has achieved significant recognition for his performance in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He is one of only two players in NBA history to win the contest three times, alongside Nate Robinson. Furthermore, he is the only player to win three consecutive Slam Dunk Contests.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Benchmark for Virginia Public School Scoring

In 1984, a scoring record was set in Virginia public schools, which Mac McClung surpassed with his career-high 64 points on February 24, 2017.

January 6, 1999: Mac McClung's Birth

On January 6, 1999, Matthew Ford "Mac" McClung was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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February 24, 2017: Career-High Scoring Game

On February 24, 2017, Mac McClung scored a career-high 64 points in a loss to Dan River High School at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Region 2A West tournament, marking the best scoring performance in school history and the highest among Virginia public schools since 1984.

October 6, 2017: Decommitment from Rutgers

On October 6, 2017, Mac McClung decommitted from Rutgers prior to his final high school season.

January 11, 2018: 44 Points Against Fern Creek High School

On January 11, 2018, Mac McClung scored 44 points against Fern Creek High School at the Arby's Classic tournament in Bristol, Tennessee, after an opposing coach reportedly made a remark about him going to Georgetown.

December 22, 2018: Freshman Season-High 38 Points

On December 22, 2018, Mac McClung scored a freshman season-high 38 points for Georgetown in a victory over Little Rock.

2018: Coach's Recollection of McClung's Introduction to Basketball

In 2018, Scott Vermillion, McClung's coach at Gate City High School, recalled Mac's initial involvement in basketball, stating he basically never left after first stepping inside.

2018: Parents' Background Aiding Athletic Pursuits

In 2018, according to The Washington Post and The Undefeated, Mac McClung's parents' background aided him in his athletic pursuits. His father served as his trainer during his youth, and his family was able to afford placing him on a Richmond-based AAU travel team.

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2018: Recollections of McClung's Childhood Competitiveness

In a 2018 interview, family members recalled McClung being extraordinarily competitive as a child, with his father and sister sharing anecdotes about his drive to compete in everything.

February 2020: Foot Injury

In February 2020, Mac McClung missed several games during his sophomore season due to a foot injury.

May 27, 2020: Transfer to Texas Tech

On May 27, 2020, Mac McClung announced his transfer to Texas Tech after leaving Georgetown.

April 2021: Entered Transfer Portal and Declared for NBA Draft

In April 2021, Mac McClung entered the transfer portal again and simultaneously declared for the 2021 NBA draft.

May 2021: Confirmed Remaining in the NBA Draft

In May 2021, Mac McClung confirmed via Twitter that he would remain in the NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.

August 10, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On August 10, 2021, Mac McClung signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after joining them for the 2021 NBA Summer League.

October 23, 2021: Signed with South Bay Lakers

On October 23, 2021, Mac McClung signed with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League, an affiliate team of the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 5, 2021: Debut with South Bay Lakers

On November 5, 2021, Mac McClung debuted with the South Bay Lakers, scoring a game-high 24 points with nine assists and six rebounds in a victory over the NBA G League Ignite.

December 22, 2021: Signed a 10-Day Contract with Chicago Bulls

On December 22, 2021, Mac McClung signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.

2021: Undrafted and Time with Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers

In 2021, Mac McClung went unselected in the NBA draft and spent time with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.

2021: South Bay Lakers contract

Mac McClung was reacquired by the South Bay Lakers on January 11, 2022, after his 10-day contracts expired. The contract was signed in 2021.

January 1, 2022: Signed a Second 10-Day Contract with the Chicago Bulls

On January 1, 2022, Mac McClung signed a second 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.

January 4, 2022: Assigned to Windy City Bulls

On January 4, 2022, the Chicago Bulls assigned Mac McClung to their NBA G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

January 6, 2022: Recalled to the Chicago Bulls Main Roster

On January 6, 2022, Mac McClung was recalled to the main roster of the Chicago Bulls.

January 11, 2022: Reacquired by South Bay Lakers

On January 11, 2022, after his 10-day contracts expired, Mac McClung was reacquired by the South Bay Lakers.

April 9, 2022: Signed a Two-Way Contract with Los Angeles Lakers

On April 9, 2022, Mac McClung signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 22, 2022: Signed with Golden State Warriors

On July 22, 2022, Mac McClung signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors.

October 9, 2022: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers

On October 9, 2022, Mac McClung signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers before being waived a day later.

2022: NBA G League Rookie of the Year Award

In 2022, Mac McClung won the NBA G League Rookie of the Year award with the South Bay Lakers.

February 14, 2023: Signed a Two-Way Contract with the Philadelphia 76ers

On February 14, 2023, Mac McClung signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 2023: Signing with the 76ers

In February 2023, Mac McClung signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

April 9, 2023: Near Triple-Double Performance

On April 9, 2023, in the last game of the regular season, Mac McClung recorded a near-triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, contributing to the Philadelphia 76ers' victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

September 13, 2023: Signed with the Orlando Magic

On September 13, 2023, Mac McClung signed with the Orlando Magic.

February 17, 2024: Second Consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest Win

On February 17, 2024, Mac McClung won the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the second consecutive year.

September 20, 2024: Re-signed with the Orlando Magic

On September 20, 2024, Mac McClung re-signed with the Orlando Magic.

2024: NBA G League MVP

In 2024, Mac McClung earned the NBA G League Most Valuable Player Award.

February 15, 2025: Won the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

On February 15, 2025, Mac McClung won the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, with four dunks scored a perfect 50 by the judges, making him the only player in NBA history to win the Slam Dunk Contest three years in a row.

October 17, 2025: Re-signed and Waived by Chicago Bulls

On October 17, 2025, Mac McClung re-signed with the Chicago Bulls but was waived just three hours later, replaced by Trentyn Flowers.

October 27, 2025: Signed with the Indiana Pacers

On October 27, 2025, Mac McClung was signed to a multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers.

November 9, 2025: Joined the Windy City Bulls

On November 9, 2025, Mac McClung joined the Windy City Bulls.

2025: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion

Mac McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

February 5, 2026: Re-signed with the Chicago Bulls on a Two-Way Contract

On February 5, 2026, Mac McClung re-signed with the Chicago Bulls on a two-way contract and made his debut, scoring four points in 13 minutes.

March 10, 2026: Scored 54 Points with Windy City Bulls

On March 10, 2026, Mac McClung scored 54 points with the Windy City Bulls against the College Park Skyhawks, marking the fifth-highest scoring game in G League history.