{"id":21226,"date":"2025-02-16T06:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T05:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=21226"},"modified":"2025-02-16T07:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T06:04:00","slug":"the-greatest-slam-dunk-contest-contestant-ever-social-media-reacts-as-mac-mcclung-makes-history-by-completing-three-peat-in-nba-dunk-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/the-greatest-slam-dunk-contest-contestant-ever-social-media-reacts-as-mac-mcclung-makes-history-by-completing-three-peat-in-nba-dunk-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Greatest Slam Dunk Contest Contestant Ever\u201d-\u00a0 Social media reacts as Mac McClung makes history by completing three-peat in NBA Dunk Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> fans went wild on social media as Mac McClung scripted history by competing three-peat in Slam Dunk Contest during the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2025-nba-all-star-event-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA All-Star Weekend 2025.<\/a> 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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Robinson won the contest in 2006, 2009 and 2010. On Saturday night, McClung jumped over a KIA sedan&rsquo;s sunroof for his first dunk of the night, which got him the perfect score of 50 points.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAC MCCLUNG ARE YOU KIDDING &#8265;&#65039;&#129327;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Kia<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KiaK5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#KiaK5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NTNdB5l3gB\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/NTNdB5l3gB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1890962169824522457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>McClung&rsquo;s dunk reminded fans of the infamous 2011 Slam Dunk Contest where Blake Griffin, who pulled off a similar stunt. <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/which-players-are-participating-in-nba-dunk-contest-full-lineup-for-nba-dunk-contest-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>McClung was one of the four participants<\/a> of one of the most exciting contests of the three-day NBA extravaganza, along with Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr.&nbsp;<\/p><p>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. <\/p><p><strong>Here are some of the reactions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a way to take home the crown &#128081; champ!<\/p>&mdash; Doodle (@Doodlegenics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Doodlegenics\/status\/1890975601659420714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">And this is why the NBA keeps bringing Mac Mclung back in the dunk contest! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T9RBcS4Ewj\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/T9RBcS4Ewj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rip City Rich (@ram35) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ram35\/status\/1890984495060316498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAC MCLUNG WITH ONE OF THE COLDEST DUNKS EVER <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAAllStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NBAAllStar<\/a> <br><br>&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293;&#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tvtO50fndB\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/tvtO50fndB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FadeAwayMedia\/status\/1890961618839707729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mac Mclung when it comes to saving the NBA dunk contest <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXQD8Mj3Dh\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qXQD8Mj3Dh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Figs&#9889;&#65039; (@30_Dynasty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/30_Dynasty\/status\/1890960994689515921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAC MCLUNG THE GREATEST SLAM DUNK CONTEST CONTESTANT EVER <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAAllStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NBAAllStar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bPQRaAxKzj\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/bPQRaAxKzj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FadeAwayMedia\/status\/1890967284736237979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mac McClung&rsquo;s heroics in Slam Dunk Contest<\/h2><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/2025%20NBA%20All-Star:%20Who%20won%20the%20NBA%203%20point%20contest%202025?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2025 NBA All-Star: Who won the NBA 3 point contest 2025?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/top-5-dunks-in-all-star-slam-dunk-contest-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA All-Star 2025: Top-5 dunks in All-Star Slam Dunk contest history<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/everything-from-nba-rising-stars-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2025 NBA All-Star: Who was the Rising Stars MVP? Who will face Shaq&rsquo;s OGs in All-Star Game? Everything from 2025 NBA Rising Stars<\/a><\/p><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAC MCCLUNG COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT SCORING FOUR 50s &#127942;<br><br>&#127775; Reverse Jam over a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Kia5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#Kia5<\/a><br>&#127775; 360 over Nate Dougherty<br>&#127775; Double Dunk over hoverboard<br>&#127775; Rim-tapping Slam over 6'11\" Mobley<br><br>What a DOMINANT 3-year <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATTSlamDunk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#ATTSlamDunk<\/a> run for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/McclungMac?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@McclungMac<\/a>! &#128079; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LuYyLmzRs4\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/LuYyLmzRs4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1890988165118251337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>While Castle finished with 95 points, Matas Buzelis and Andre Jackson Jr. were eliminated in the first round.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" 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