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Osceola Magic's Murphy, McClung Take Home Monthly, Weekly Awards

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Tuesday afternoon, the NBA G League honored coach Dylan Murphy and guard Mac McClung of the Osceola Magic as the league's Coach of the Month for March and Player of the Week.

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Hard Work Makes Mac McClung More Than Just an 'Internet Sensation' for Magic

Mac McClung is a former NBA G League champion, Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and scoring champion. Google McClung, however, and you'll find little about his actual playing career.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / March 4

Mac McClung stuns with clutch game-winner in G League

Fresh off his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest title, McClung has returned to life outside the NBA spotlight, resuming his career in the G League on a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Will Mac McClung play vs. Warriors amid Jalen Suggs’ injury woes

The Orlando Magic (29-31) continue their seven-game homestand Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors (31-27). Ahead of the 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off, they upgraded guard Mac McClung to available, while Jalen Suggs will miss his 14th consecutive game with a left quad contusion, marking his 24th absence in the last 25 games.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 27

Magic Two-Way Mac McClung Made Available vs. Warriors

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the Orlando Magic have made two-way guard Mac McClung available. The recently crowned three-peat Slam Dunk Contest champion has appeared in one game this season with Orlando, which came back on October 26 at Memphis.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Dream Slam Dunk Contest lineup for 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend

Mac McClung has single-handedly revived the Slam Dunk Contest. The once prestigious NBA All-Star Weekend event used to be filled with star players, and it was must-watch TV because of the high-flying action.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Slow-Mo Video of Mac McClung Practicing Car-Jump Dunk Emerges

Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung continues to make headlines after his historic win in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. On Monday, McClung had fans buzzing once again after the Osceola Magic—Orlando's G League team—posted a video of him practicing one of his more popular dunks during the competition.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / February 17

$215 Million NBA Star Issues Six-Word Challenge to Magic's Mac McClung

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has the attention of the NBA world after achieving the first slam dunk three-peat. McClung notching his third straight

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 17

Bucks Legend Marques Johnson Responds to Mac McClung ASG Appearance With Own Dunk at 69

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend concluded on Sunday, February 16, with an electrifying NBA All-Star Game, but a huge highlight of the weekend came from the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17

Winners and losers from NBA All-Star Weekend

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 17

Kevin Love Jokes On How To Fix All-Star Saturdays: 'Mac McClung Has Won 3 Straight Dunk Contests During Black History Month'

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love has quite an idea on how the NBA can fix All-Star Saturdays. After Mac McClung won the Slam Dunk Contest for the third year in a row, Love took to X to state that the majority of the NBA needs to be told that he has three-peated during Black History Month.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 17

Biggest winners and losers from 2025 NBA All-Star weekend, Stephen Curry can’t outshine Mac McClung

With the NBA All-Star proceedings ending, we take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the weekend. The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend is now over, as Shaquille O’Neal’s OG squad won the inaugural All-Star tournament.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

3-Time NBA Slam Dunk Winner’s Dominance May Convince 3 Star Players to Return to Competition

G-League star Mac McClung’s three-peat as slam dunk champion at the NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday may actually bring back stars to competition. But

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 16

NBA Analyst Sounds off on Former 76ers Guard's Dunk Contest Win

For the first time in recent memory, the Philadelphia 76ers do have any players competing in NBA All-Star Weekend. That said, one former player managed to etch their name in the history books following an impressive showing on Saturday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 16

NBA Stars Hint At Joining Dunk Contest In 2026

On Saturday night Mac McClung made history by winning his third consecutive dunk contest. His performance wowed audiences with everything from jumping over cars to 360s and dunking two basketballs at once.

Orlando Magic News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 16

Interesting Mac McClung Stat Revealed After NBA Dunk Contest

The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest saw a familiar result on Saturday night in San Francisco. Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung took home the trophy, making history at the event by becoming the first player to pull off the three-peat.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / February 16

Mac McClung After Third Straight Dunk Title: ‘I’m Very Honored To Be Here’

Magic man Mac McClung has barely played in the NBA but he continues to dominate one night of the league’s showcase weekend. We’re talking about the All-Star Weekend dunk contest, of course, and McClung is your three-time consecutive champion.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

The NBA first held its annual Slam Dunk Contest in 1984, and in that time, there have been 40 winners. How many can you name in five minutes?

Orlando Magic News / FirstSportz / February 16

Mac McClung’s $310K earnings from All-Star events reveals stunning detail about salary

Mac McClung might be the only person keeping the dunk contest alive at the All-Star weekend. The Orlando Magic G-League player and the reigning G-League MVP put on a show on All-Star Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16

Mac McClung's three-peat is not saving NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Mac McClung made history by winning three-straight NBA Slam Dunk Contests on Saturday night. But with no disrespect intended to McClung, his dominance just doesn't move the needle for the staple event of All-Star Weekend.

Watch: Magic's McClung jumps over car in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Mac McClung pulled off two of the sickest NBA Slam Dunk Contest jams ever

Mac McClung on Saturday was once again the only reason the NBA Slam Dunk Contest remains worth watching. McClung entered this year’s contest as the reigning two-time dunk champion.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Mac McClung leaves fans disappointed with latest comments

Mac McClung left fans disappointed on Saturday night with his latest comments. The Orlando Magic G League player on Saturday won the Slam Dunk Contest for the third year in a row.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / February 16

Watch: Mac McClung jumps over car in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Watch: Magic's Mac McClung jumps over car in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not have the appeal it did at its peak, but Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic is doing his best to bring some of that back.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 15

Mac McClung's Pursuit of Dunk Contest History Isn't Taken For Granted

In the moment, he said he'd have to think about it. But Mac McClung knew all along that he'd be back. Last February, in Indianapolis, McClung became just the seventh-ever multiple-time winner of the Slam Dunk contest – the staple Saturday nightcap of NBA All-Star Weekend for decades running.