Mac McClung soared to victory once again, defeating Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown to claim the title of Slam Dunk champion at the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest.
With the spotlight shining brightly on the hardwood stage, McClung showcased his gravity-defying athleticism, executing a jaw-dropping reverse dunk over the towering presence of retired NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
McClung’s electrifying performance elicited roars of approval from the crowd and earned him a perfect score of 50 points from all the judges, securing his second consecutive Slam Dunk crown and etching his name in the annals of basketball history.
Joining Brown and McClung in the competition were rookies Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat and Jacob Toppin representing the Westchester Knicks in the G-League, with McClung emerging as the standout performer of the night.
With his remarkable back-to-back triumph, McClung joins elite company, becoming the first player since Zach LaVine in the 2015-16 season to achieve consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victories.
