Mac McClung has revived the NBA All-Star Weekend with his impressive three-peat in the Slam Dunk Contest. Now, hes focused on making a name for himself in the NBAs big leagues, aiming for more than just highlight dunks.

McClung captured the crowd with each dunk, and won the competition for the third straight year. That he’s not a star shouldn’t be a factor.

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Mac McClung, a springy G League guard ... to participate in a shooting competition this weekend, denying the NBA what would have been a must-see cameo from the WNBA rookie of the year.

Magic guard Mac McClung did more than secure the NBA Slam Dunk title. He earned a nice paycheck that brought his earnings to light.

Hall of Fame small forward-turned-TNT commentator Vince Carter, who executed perhaps the coolest finish in Dunk Contest history at Oracle Arena way back in 2000, taped introductory hype videos for each player. He was clowned for his efforts at making Buzelis sound cool.

But in the end, McClung had one more impressive dunk in him and took home the crown. He became the first-ever player in NBA history to complete a three-peat in the Slam Dunk Contest. Damian Lillard Attempting to Claim First Three-Peat in NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Since 1992

Mac McClung made history on Saturday night, becoming the first player to win the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest in three consecutive seasons. The win secured him $310K in total dunk contest winnings—eclipsing his guaranteed career NBA earnings of $132.1K according to Spotrac.

Mac McClung, who plays in the Orlando Magic organization, won his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night in San Francisco.

The G League player electrified viewers with his third straight slam dunk contest title, standing out amid increasing All-Star Weekend apathy from the sport’s biggest stars.

Mac McClung has earned a total of $310,000 in the dunk contest, which far exceeds the $132,000 he has made in his NBA career.