Watch: Grant Williams crowns NBA Dunk champion Mac McClung
McClung put on a show with some ridiculous dunks, including a 540.
Mac McClung, once a high-flying high school phenom, has been one of the best dunkers in the world for quite some time.
On Saturday, in the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest in Salt Lake City, Utah, McClung got the chance to prove he hasn’t lost his mojo. He didn’t disappoint.
The 6-foot-2 guard, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, won the contest in convincing fashion to cap a life-changing week.
Here’s his first dunk, which earned a perfect score and set the tone that he was there to win. Look closely at how he taps the backboard.
He followed it up with a 360 and reverse to advance to the finals against Trey Murphy III.
He kept it rolling with the stakes magnified, proving that he hadn’t used up all his material early.
McClung then closed the show in style, putting on his “Gate City” high school jersey and unleashing a ridiculous 540. He channeled his inner Vince Carter and told everyone: “It’s over.” He was right.
Celtics forward Grant Williams then popped in and crowned McClung – a deserving champion who stole the show on a memorable night.
He then confirmed that if the NBA will have him again next year, McClung’s more than happy to try and defend his title.
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