Orlando Magic two-way guard Mac McClung committed to participating in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025.

The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam

Magic guard Mac McClung will reportedly compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.

Mac McClung will once again participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which should be entertaining but comes with a caveat. McClung is clearly the best thing that the contest has going for it consider

Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis of Chicago and Milwaukee’s Andre Jackson Jr. in the event.

The Orlando Magic's McClung looks to become the first to ever win the contest three consecutive times, and to join Nate Robinson as the only three-time winners in NBA history. Sta

Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.

Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player won the event in 2023 and 2024.

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Pelicans rookie Yves Missi said that he is honored to be selected to the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.