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“The Greatest Slam Dunk Contest Contestant Ever”- Social media reacts as Mac McClung makes history by completing three-peat in NBA Dunk Contest

Mac McClung is the only second player to win the Slam Dunk Contest thrice.

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NBA fans went wild on social media as Mac McClung scripted history by competing three-peat in Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star Weekend 2025. The 26-year-old, who plays for the Osceola Magic in the NBA G League, joined former New York Knicks star Nate Robinson as the only second player to win the contest thrice.

Robinson won the contest in 2006, 2009 and 2010. On Saturday night, McClung jumped over a KIA sedan’s sunroof for his first dunk of the night, which got him the perfect score of 50 points.

MAC MCCLUNG ARE YOU KIDDING ⁉️🤯@Kia | #KiaK5 pic.twitter.com/NTNdB5l3gB
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

McClung’s dunk reminded fans of the infamous 2011 Slam Dunk Contest where Blake Griffin, who pulled off a similar stunt. McClung was one of the four participants of one of the most exciting contests of the three-day NBA extravaganza, along with Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr.

As the Virginia born entered his name into history books and walked away with $100,000 prize money, fans took to social media and reacted to the rare achievement.

Here are some of the reactions:

What a way to take home the crown 👑 champ!
— Doodle (@Doodlegenics) February 16, 2025

And this is why the NBA keeps bringing Mac Mclung back in the dunk contest! https://t.co/T9RBcS4Ewj
— Rip City Rich (@ram35) February 16, 2025

MAC MCLUNG WITH ONE OF THE COLDEST DUNKS EVER #NBAAllStar

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tvtO50fndB
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 16, 2025

Mac Mclung when it comes to saving the NBA dunk contest pic.twitter.com/qXQD8Mj3Dh
— Figs⚡️ (@30_Dynasty) February 16, 2025

MAC MCLUNG THE GREATEST SLAM DUNK CONTEST CONTESTANT EVER #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/bPQRaAxKzj
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 16, 2025

Mac McClung’s heroics in Slam Dunk Contest

The G League star recorded perfect scores of 50 on all four of his creative dunks. He is now tied with Aaron Gordan for eight perfect scores. McClung came up with a powerful reverse slam over a person holding the ball and pulled off a no-look dunk.

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In the final round vs. the Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, McClung completed a dunk with multiple props and two balls. In the final dunk, he had 6-foot-11 Evan Mobley stationed on a platform in front of the basket. Mac jumped over him and tapped the rim before slamming it for another dunk.

MAC MCCLUNG COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT SCORING FOUR 50s 🏆

🌟 Reverse Jam over a #Kia5
🌟 360 over Nate Dougherty
🌟 Double Dunk over hoverboard
🌟 Rim-tapping Slam over 6'11" Mobley

What a DOMINANT 3-year #ATTSlamDunk run for @McclungMac! 👏 pic.twitter.com/LuYyLmzRs4
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

While Castle finished with 95 points, Matas Buzelis and Andre Jackson Jr. were eliminated in the first round.

Winners of Last 10 NBA Slam Dunk Contests

2025- Mac McClung- Osceola Magic

2024- Mac McClung- Osceola Magic

2023- Mac McClung- Philadelphia 76ers

2022- Obi Toppin- New York Knicks

2021- Anfernee Simons- Portland Trail Blazers

2020- Derrick Jones Jr.- Miami Heat

2019- Hamidou Diallo- Oklahoma City Thunder

2018- Donovan Mitchell- Utah Jazz

2017- Glenn Robinson III- Indiana Pacers

2016- Zach LaVine- Minnesota Timberwolves

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.