Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer Mac McClung has been hailed as a hero after he put on a present in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Nonetheless, whereas the teenager appreciates all the compliments he’s getting, he’s staying humble as he doesn’t need to imagine he’s had that a lot affect in the competitors.
Chatting with reporters after his unbelievable dunk contest win that noticed him virtually take a 50-sweep, McClung admitted he nonetheless couldn’t imagine at what occurred. He hasn’t checked all the buzz on social media as he soaks in the second, including that every thing occurred so quick.
“It’s actually a blur to be sincere. In all probability numerous stuff’s occurred on the web, I haven’t checked. Actually simply grateful. I had numerous assist, Chuck and my greatest mates calling me each evening attempting to present me concepts. It was numerous enjoyable,” McClung shared.
Stephen Curry, Magic Johnson and several other different NBA gamers heaped reward on Mac McClung for reviving the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and making it the major discuss of All-Star Saturday evening. Johnson even declared that the teenager “personally saved the slam dunk contest along with his efficiency tonight.”
McClung, nonetheless, doesn’t need to go that far. He mentioned, “Oh man, I don’t know if that’s true. However I admire that.”
Whereas the 2023 iteration of the occasion isn’t actually the greatest dunk contest, it’s simple to say that Mac McClung is the greatest dunker followers have seen in the competitors ever since Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine in 2016.
McClung won’t need to look so boastful about his win, however he can positively be happy with what he has simply achieved.
