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Mac McClung

Matthew "Mac" McClung is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA, while also under a two-way contract with the Osceola Magic in the NBA G League. He had a college basketball career playing for both the Georgetown Hoyas and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Notably, he is a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, an honor he shares with Nate Robinson, and he stands alone as the only individual to have won the contest three years in a row.

1984: VHSL Public School Scoring Record

In February 24, 2017, Mac McClung scored 64 points which was the highest among Virginia public schools since 1984.

January 6, 1999: Mac McClung's Birth

On January 6, 1999, Matthew Ford "Mac" McClung was born.

February 24, 2017: Career-High Scoring Performance

On February 24, 2017, as a junior, Mac McClung scored a career-high 64 points in a loss to Dan River High School.

October 6, 2017: Decommits from Rutgers

On October 6, 2017, Mac McClung decommitted from Rutgers.

January 11, 2018: 44 Points at Arby's Classic

On January 11, 2018, Mac McClung scored 44 points against Fern Creek High School at the Arby's Classic tournament.

December 22, 2018: Freshman Season High

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

2018: Focus on Basketball

In 2018, Scott Vermillion recalled Mac McClung joining the youth league and becoming interested in basketball.

2018: Childhood Competitiveness

In 2018, family members recalled Mac McClung being extraordinarily competitive as a child.

February 2020: Foot Injury

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

May 27, 2020: Transfer to Texas Tech

On May 27, 2020, Mac McClung announced that he would transfer to Texas Tech.

April 2021: Enters Transfer Portal and Declares for NBA Draft

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

May 2021: Remains in NBA Draft

In May 2021, Mac McClung confirmed he would remain in the draft.

August 10, 2021: Signed with Los Angeles Lakers

After the 2021 NBA Summer League, Mac McClung signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 10, 2021.

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.

November 5, 2021: South Bay Debut

On November 5, 2021, Mac McClung debuted with South Bay, scoring 24 points.

December 22, 2021: Signed with Chicago Bulls

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

2021: NBA Draft

In 2021, Mac McClung went unselected in the NBA draft.

2021: G League Rookie of the Year

Mac McClung named 2021-22 G League Rookie of the Year.

January 1, 2022: Second 10-day Contract with Bulls

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

January 4, 2022: Assignment to Windy City Bulls

On January 4, 2022, Mac McClung was assigned to the Windy City Bulls.

January 6, 2022: Recalled to Chicago Bulls

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

January 11, 2022: Reacquired by South Bay Lakers

On January 11, 2022, Mac McClung was reacquired by the South Bay Lakers.

April 9, 2022: Signed Two-Way Contract with 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 with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2022: 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 with Philadelphia 76ers

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

February 2023: Signs with 76ers

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

April 9, 2023: Near-Triple-Double

On April 9, 2023, Mac McClung recorded a near-triple-double with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

September 13, 2023: Signed with Orlando Magic

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

2023: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner

Mac McClung accepted an invitation to the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and won.

February 17, 2024: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion

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

September 20, 2024: Re-signed with Orlando Magic

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

2024: NBA G League MVP

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

2025: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion

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

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