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.
In February 24, 2017, Mac McClung scored 64 points which was the highest among Virginia public schools since 1984.
On January 6, 1999, Matthew Ford "Mac" McClung was born.
On February 24, 2017, as a junior, Mac McClung scored a career-high 64 points in a loss to Dan River High School.
On October 6, 2017, Mac McClung decommitted from Rutgers.
On January 11, 2018, Mac McClung scored 44 points against Fern Creek High School at the Arby's Classic tournament.
On December 22, 2018, Mac McClung scored a freshman season-high 38 points for Georgetown in a victory over Little Rock.
In 2018, Scott Vermillion recalled Mac McClung joining the youth league and becoming interested in basketball.
In 2018, family members recalled Mac McClung being extraordinarily competitive as a child.
In February 2020, during his sophomore season, Mac McClung missed several games with a foot injury.
On May 27, 2020, Mac McClung announced that he would transfer to Texas Tech.
In April 2021, Mac McClung entered the transfer portal again while simultaneously declaring for the 2021 NBA draft.
In May 2021, Mac McClung confirmed he would remain in the draft.
After the 2021 NBA Summer League, Mac McClung signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 10, 2021.
On October 23, 2021, Mac McClung signed with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League.
On November 5, 2021, Mac McClung debuted with South Bay, scoring 24 points.
On December 22, 2021, Mac McClung signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Mac McClung named 2021-22 G League Rookie of the Year.
On January 1, 2022, Mac McClung signed a second 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.
On January 4, 2022, Mac McClung was assigned to the Windy City Bulls.
On January 6, 2022, Mac McClung was recalled to the Chicago Bulls.
On January 11, 2022, Mac McClung was reacquired by the South Bay Lakers.
On April 9, 2022, Mac McClung signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
On July 22, 2022, Mac McClung signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors.
On October 9, 2022, Mac McClung signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2022, Mac McClung won the NBA G League Rookie of the Year award with the South Bay Lakers.
On February 14, 2023, Mac McClung signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
On April 9, 2023, Mac McClung recorded a near-triple-double with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
On September 13, 2023, Mac McClung signed with the Orlando Magic.
Mac McClung accepted an invitation to the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and won.
On February 17, 2024, Mac McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the second consecutive year.
On September 20, 2024, Mac McClung re-signed with the Orlando Magic.
Mac McClung earned the 2024 NBA G League Most Valuable Player Award.
Mac McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.