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  • @ChazNBA
    @ChazNBA  Před rokem +711

    Mac McClung reacts to winning dunk contest: czcams.com/video/jONh3sfmLnc/video.html

    • @bball1777
      @bball1777 Před rokem +7

      Thanks Chaz, this is perfect! Fun night.
      Jesus loves you and saves (John 3:16; John 14:6). He is the Way

    • @mr420uk
      @mr420uk Před rokem +7

      Mac mcdunk right 👀

    • @bkearnaghan
      @bkearnaghan Před rokem +5

      I may get censored on YT for saying this, but I would say that McClung is White Chocolate 2.0

    • @johnhamilton5016
      @johnhamilton5016 Před rokem +9

      How does he look like someone’s dad and someone’s kid at the same time.

    • @Austin-m
      @Austin-m Před rokem

      @@bkearnaghan comparing him to Jason Williams is crazy

  • @kristinelapple6580
    @kristinelapple6580 Před rokem +2345

    He said he was gonna put his school on the map when he was in high school and never forgot his dream. Wins with his high school jersey on, high school team mate and high school coach with him. Dude has my respect.

    • @wiseovertime
      @wiseovertime Před rokem +19

      Hands down I agree !

    • @anthonymoody3826
      @anthonymoody3826 Před rokem +4

      Lol, Stop It

    • @a1234ddf
      @a1234ddf Před rokem +1

      For 48hrs… I didn’t say that your idols did 😮

    • @capitanfuturo594
      @capitanfuturo594 Před rokem +35

      THIS WHITE BOY FROM THE SOUTH SAVED THE NBA SLAM DUNK CONTEST.

    • @user-wk4np7fh2v
      @user-wk4np7fh2v Před rokem +4

      Oh he has the respect of some commenter on CZcams, NOW it was all worthwhile

  • @nan5715
    @nan5715 Před rokem +4234

    What’s more impressive is that he nailed all his dunks on the first try.

    • @adrianvasquez254
      @adrianvasquez254 Před rokem +100

      A lot of players rely on a bounce pass or props that they need to be absolutely perfect. It’s best to be in complete control of the ball.

    • @downeybill
      @downeybill Před rokem +11

      @@adrianvasquez254 a glitch in the Matrix, "watch out Neo!"

    • @ninjedi6710
      @ninjedi6710 Před rokem +29

      @@adrianvasquez254 A lot of players rely on a bounce pass or props that they need to be absolutely perfect. It’s best to be in complete control of the ball.

    • @downunder8540
      @downunder8540 Před rokem +16

      His bounce is insane!

    • @mdr1013
      @mdr1013 Před rokem +1

      exactly

  • @andensum9660
    @andensum9660 Před rokem +564

    I love how at the beginning, people were a little hesitant to speak to him and wouldn't even give him high fives like the other contestants. Most likely because they weren't convinced. By the end, everyone surrounding him to congratulate the young man. I love it. Keep doing your thing sir 🙌

    • @sethbrewer4931
      @sethbrewer4931 Před rokem +79

      No it was because he was white

    • @jacolbysimpson4916
      @jacolbysimpson4916 Před rokem +7

      @@sethbrewer4931no it’s not that’s dumb as hell 😂 most people knew who he was and actually picked him to win

    • @sethbrewer4931
      @sethbrewer4931 Před rokem +8

      @jacolbysimpson4916 then why were they hesitant, he's not talking about most people he's talking about the other players DA

    • @jacolbysimpson4916
      @jacolbysimpson4916 Před rokem +13

      @@sethbrewer4931 let me put it in this way I’m black and I’ve always messed with mac I’m more surprised people don’t really know him… but to say it’s because he’s white is kinda jumping to assumptions because a lot of people legit didn’t know him

    • @s3bb.y
      @s3bb.y Před rokem +19

      @@jacolbysimpson4916 yo I get what you saying, but just bc you black doesn’t mean other people don’t think that way. My brother and my other good friend are black and they literally say the reason why I don’t get picked up if people don’t know me or see me play on the court is bc I’m white complected. Then once they see I can hoop they’d tart to pick me up. I respect you for not judging since you darker toned, but sum others don’t gaf and it’s a sad reality. I ain’t even white I’m puerto rican but I’m lighter complected so I’m judged off of that. Been told that before too.

  • @AlexAcosta-fo6br
    @AlexAcosta-fo6br Před rokem +257

    You can tell by his expression when getting the scores, he came to win this thing ... that's the real All-Star attitude that everyone should have in these events.

  • @mongobaracuda
    @mongobaracuda Před rokem +3306

    No fails. No props. No gimmicks. Just straight up great dunks.

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +7

      Like YOU know what a great dunk is! LMAO!

    • @brandondetroitfanmichaels4325
      @brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 Před rokem +76

      Using humans as props and a high school jersey

    • @solidsnake7167
      @solidsnake7167 Před rokem +133

      @@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 oh for f sake you know what he means though. The props over the past 5-10yrs got extremely silly and dumb. Throwing on. HS jersey barely registers

    • @monteellis4436
      @monteellis4436 Před rokem

      @@solidsnake7167 You just happy a white guy won. We get it.

    • @JPSimen
      @JPSimen Před rokem +7

      Men are props. And see through basketball, a 50 score in an envelope, a white guy with hops, is everything you said they did not include. The fentanyl is string with you.

  • @leifopstad2972
    @leifopstad2972 Před rokem +6657

    the NBA made the right call to include this guy in the dunk contest. epic performance

    • @winnerscircle7635
      @winnerscircle7635 Před rokem +108

      💯 if you know you know brilliant PR move by the NBA

    • @justinhwang1153
      @justinhwang1153 Před rokem +76

      Mac McClung! He’s legit

    • @ron7922
      @ron7922 Před rokem +194

      To the world he came out of nowhere...... He broke A.I.'s scoring record in Virginia. i hope the 76er's don't waste his talent

    • @kingkemet2527
      @kingkemet2527 Před rokem +7

      Facts

    • @guitarmaniacgino
      @guitarmaniacgino Před rokem +21

      This will probably be the next dunk contest highlight to Vince Carter's.

  • @Cacapit2000
    @Cacapit2000 Před 2 měsíci +21

    2023 contest way better than 2024

  • @christophmaas4417
    @christophmaas4417 Před 9 měsíci +19

    Half a year later these dunks are even better... unreal, what a show 💪🏻

  • @42fifty
    @42fifty Před rokem +1650

    The fact that he came out and nailed them on the first try is insane 😭 brought the dunk contest back

    • @stizzlm
      @stizzlm Před rokem +18

      Correcto good.
      i think he brought real participation back.

    • @doughenry4172
      @doughenry4172 Před rokem +11

      No people said Lavine and Gordon brought it back. It was only back when they were in it. Now if Mac stays in it sure, it’s good

    • @Evilevilmonkeyy
      @Evilevilmonkeyy Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@doughenry4172yea but after tht it was shit again until last year

    • @BallCDO
      @BallCDO Před 2 měsíci

      His second dunk was the best and it got a 49 from Lisa smh

  • @dustinyong571
    @dustinyong571 Před rokem +1377

    He did all his dunks on the 1st attempt! That made his dunks even more special.🎉

  • @siphonophores
    @siphonophores Před rokem +92

    Man, this dude was a beast, been watching his highlights since his highschool days and seeing him right now winning a dunk contest without a single mistake, all nailed on first try.

  • @dfloriza
    @dfloriza Před 9 měsíci +6

    Dude rocked that whole building that night. What a show he put on

  • @jeraldvincentzumel5300
    @jeraldvincentzumel5300 Před rokem +666

    That "hesidunk" is just insane. Who da hell double pumps a reverse double handed dunk. Respect to this man.

    • @kevinkane1405
      @kevinkane1405 Před rokem +26

      Over someone

    • @jamstagerable
      @jamstagerable Před rokem +41

      @@kevinkane1405 Exactly..It in and of itself is impressive. Doing it while jumping over someone is some superhero type shit

    • @penemuelwatcher2378
      @penemuelwatcher2378 Před rokem +13

      Aaron Gordon did… but he’s 6’10” and it wasn’t over a guy

    • @Alp577
      @Alp577 Před rokem +3

      Kobe did in-game, but it’s not as high I think.

    • @JonReynoldsESQ
      @JonReynoldsESQ Před rokem +1

      Was a popular dunk back in the early 90s...but even then it's not like there were more than a handful of PGs in league doing it.

  • @garykennedy5322
    @garykennedy5322 Před rokem +447

    Got a hug from Dominique, got handed the trophy from The Dr, what a great moment for Mac 🤘🏻

    • @MrTmax74
      @MrTmax74 Před rokem +5

      Could you imagine?

    • @GJLCreativeStudios
      @GJLCreativeStudios Před rokem

      Goes to show how played out the racism narrative is.

    • @irishrover9332
      @irishrover9332 Před 10 měsíci +1

      He wasn't even alive when those legends played! As if he's even watched their highlight reels. Youth these days can't even respect their teachers and elders, an all time low for society

  • @kennethtaylor7204
    @kennethtaylor7204 Před rokem +24

    Bruh killed it. Point blanked every attempt.💯💯💯

  • @eastmoney7401
    @eastmoney7401 Před rokem +31

    Those dunks where so difficult, bro really brought the dunk contest back to life 💰

  • @lilyrubyify
    @lilyrubyify Před rokem +1525

    No fluff, just pure talent and creativity. This is what dunk contest should be about. Thank you, Mac McClung.

    • @username4755
      @username4755 Před rokem +4

      no fluff… dude has special inserts in his shoe!!! i been saying this for months with alot of these news guys getting so high lately… maybe they dont rock em every night but they def rocking them… wonder if it will get to the point the nba will start searching ppls shoes

    • @drankFoD
      @drankFoD Před rokem +8

      @@username4755 ? Even if he does, it doesn’t change the fact that the dunks were crazy

    • @username4755
      @username4755 Před rokem +2

      @@drankFoD more air more time to do crazy stuff

    • @Yunginwalker245
      @Yunginwalker245 Před rokem +47

      @@username4755 bro, look at his HS highlights, he’s been dunking that high for years now. Ain’t no fluff then

    • @professionalcurrysexual9289
      @professionalcurrysexual9289 Před rokem +10

      @@username4755 u must not know who Mac is

  • @EmanCollins
    @EmanCollins Před rokem +1304

    You really gotta see his dunks in slow motion to fully appreciate what he's doing.
    Insane vertical and creativity.

    • @Marcus-kc9wc
      @Marcus-kc9wc Před rokem +4

      His vertical is because he pushed off.

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman Před rokem +89

      @@Marcus-kc9wc stop hating

    • @icyboy771z
      @icyboy771z Před rokem +46

      @@Marcus-kc9wc he clearly can jump very high even without pushoffs. 1st and last dunks werent pushoffs

    • @kingnaz8465
      @kingnaz8465 Před rokem

      @@Marcus-kc9wc 🤡

    • @pauljulian3937
      @pauljulian3937 Před rokem +8

      What a dummy push off?? 🙄 the white dude can jump and those dunks he made was awesome!!

  • @MrBeetsGaming
    @MrBeetsGaming Před rokem +20

    I love how excited even the other players were by his dunks. Finally had to come see what the big deal was, honestly expected him to be quite a bit taller.

  • @FireMcgwire
    @FireMcgwire Před rokem +24

    He went into flow state at the absolute most clutch time. Excellent

  • @peterburman5193
    @peterburman5193 Před rokem +1843

    Singlehandedly saved the dunk contest!

    • @yz2553
      @yz2553 Před rokem

      Dude deserves to be upgraded to a vet min😂😂

    • @derpyderp1991
      @derpyderp1991 Před rokem +34

      Damn right someone finally made the dunk contest interesting

    • @mannyfigueroa7487
      @mannyfigueroa7487 Před rokem +4

      I agreed 100%

    • @mannyfigueroa7487
      @mannyfigueroa7487 Před rokem +3

      I agree 100%

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 Před rokem +17

      The NBA did a huge favor to itself by letting this BIG show handle this year's contest.
      Those are man's jams

  • @FrankHuynh
    @FrankHuynh Před rokem +2538

    This years dunk contest DID NOT disappoint. Congrats to Mac McClung for saving the NBA's dunk competition from being garbage

    • @ChrisMcKee087
      @ChrisMcKee087 Před rokem +77

      Did not disappoint? This exceeded expectations from the several previous dunk contests. Mac went crazy

    • @slxyerxo
      @slxyerxo Před rokem +9

      How do u know it won't be shit next year ?

    • @foreverFreak
      @foreverFreak Před rokem +40

      @@slxyerxo because he will participate again

    • @slxyerxo
      @slxyerxo Před rokem +7

      @@foreverFreak hopefully

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman Před rokem

      i hope gordon participates again one last time

  • @slydEvil35
    @slydEvil35 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Was so damn happy for him. Found him on CZcams as a kid and to see him become a star on the national stage was awesome.

  • @matthoward598
    @matthoward598 Před rokem +21

    Vince will be my all time favorite. Gordon, Levine took things to another planet. Mac just went out an dominated.. I hope he has a long career in the NBA. He's got skills. Worked for years to improve his skills and prove he's more than just hops. Good stuff Mac!

    • @bauerj3398
      @bauerj3398 Před 11 měsíci

      He is 24 years old, and has appeared in a total of 4 games. He is a two in a one's body.

  • @timothythomas8082
    @timothythomas8082 Před rokem +403

    Mac's got a 43.5 inch vertical. The 7th highest recorded in NBA combine history. Hard work pays off. Congratulations to this young man!

    • @dalordswill1300
      @dalordswill1300 Před rokem +45

      Dam and they say white man can’t jump

    • @keithwisdom1663
      @keithwisdom1663 Před rokem +21

      @@dalordswill1300 he's black when it comes to basketball 🏀🏀🏀

    • @downeybill
      @downeybill Před rokem +37

      hahaha, "hard work pays off". I'm certain he worked his ass off, but no amount of hard work provides a mere mortal with a 43" vertical! there's no work out regime for that.

    • @snapkrr
      @snapkrr Před rokem +7

      @@downeybill it’s called box jumps

    • @ambientblue-eyedmonkey8849
      @ambientblue-eyedmonkey8849 Před rokem +2

      @@snapkrr it’s called juiced jumps.

  • @teinspringz
    @teinspringz Před rokem +614

    His last dunk was dunked 540 but jumped and landed a 720 without falling on the floor. Amazing!

    • @ahfei6847
      @ahfei6847 Před rokem +36

      I think in snowboarding they call it something like "late 720"

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +3

      huh? making up stuff are we?

    • @Nestle245
      @Nestle245 Před rokem +9

      This is a legit 360. Victor Oladipo did this exact dunk in the dunk contest from the baseline and they all called it a full 360.

    • @Rsp42
      @Rsp42 Před rokem +27

      @@Nestle245 What! Vince carters 360 windmill is a 180 windmill now ? Maclung is a legit 540 with a scoop pump, it’s almost a 720 if he didn’t stuff it in reverse

    • @f.a.f.ocalitodewhatsrighti3365
      @f.a.f.ocalitodewhatsrighti3365 Před rokem +1

      @@Nestle245 it actually is a 540 yes I understand that he started his spin on the ground but the spin on the ground would make it a 720 but because he started on the ground that doesn't count if you look where he started and where he ended it was 100% of 540

  • @berndtherrenvolk1951
    @berndtherrenvolk1951 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Even more than his athletic ability, technical skills and work ethic . . . he has ice water running through his veins. This is a guy not afraid to be on the spot at the end of a game. A clutch mindset. That in and of itself is worth a lot, especially if you have the ability to back it up.

  • @mattsmith1126
    @mattsmith1126 Před rokem +7

    Macclung deserves a roster spot somewhere. He has been the top player in the g-league for two years now. He will help somebody out with his energy and pace.

  • @jerztbc8183
    @jerztbc8183 Před rokem +773

    This kid really came out and put on a show. For all those who don't watch basketball. He had a long journey and bought the dunk contest back for real. Much respect. That kid is nicer than what I thought.

    • @AnitaHanjaaab
      @AnitaHanjaaab Před rokem +22

      He's a beast. If you didn't know he was nice before this go watch his mixtapes. The kid is a problem. He just needs the right team to trust him enough to fit him into a rotation with enough play time.

    • @DeadlyBeast205
      @DeadlyBeast205 Před rokem +12

      Just goes to show you to never give up on your dreams. Mac's college career wasn't pretty but he went to the G League to improve his game and decided to participate in the dunk contest. He showed the world what he can do

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 Před rokem +3

      ​@@DeadlyBeast205 Check those pumps in the air too.
      This man stay focused and gave us two shows in last year's Lakers game and this contest.

    • @Hether6971
      @Hether6971 Před rokem +1

      long journey?

    • @datboimilez
      @datboimilez Před rokem +4

      What’s sad is Ben Simmons is still in the league

  • @juanmoran5184
    @juanmoran5184 Před rokem +617

    If you followed this guy since high school…you already knew he was going to win.

    • @dn5578
      @dn5578 Před rokem +32

      I grew up about 15 or 20 minutes from gate city, saw him play a few high school games in person, he's nuts.

    • @HardAsNailsTony
      @HardAsNailsTony Před rokem +4

      I said this! I followed him since kindergarten

    • @jaycee6639
      @jaycee6639 Před rokem

      👍

    • @dylanwitt4017
      @dylanwitt4017 Před rokem +6

      I’ve followed him since the moment he was born

    • @sergeantsupreme4395
      @sergeantsupreme4395 Před rokem +11

      I've followed his parents since their marriage

  • @Lil_warner
    @Lil_warner Před rokem +10

    Never thought this would be the man to bring excitement back to the dunk contest phenomenal skills 😳🔥💯

  • @theavengers.
    @theavengers. Před 2 měsíci +5

    Congratulations back to back champion well deserved 💪🏻🔥

  • @TheRealGiacomoKnox
    @TheRealGiacomoKnox Před rokem +1359

    Never give up. This kid fought his way into the NBA and no matter how many people told him know what he wasn’t good enough, he just won the slam dunk contest.

    • @skinnypimp9765
      @skinnypimp9765 Před rokem +6

      He not in the nba lls

    • @flone9872
      @flone9872 Před rokem +34

      He can be casted "White Men Can't Jump sequel" ⛹️🏀

    • @dazzabrah3208
      @dazzabrah3208 Před rokem +2

      Go win a championship 🤣🙈

    • @TGODrAD
      @TGODrAD Před rokem +6

      The hate real lol

    • @dazzabrah3208
      @dazzabrah3208 Před rokem +3

      @rad bariffe isn't it the NBA all star dunk contest 🤣 Logan Paul will be in it next have you seen his leaping ability 🤣 I want to see a dunk that's Actually a legitimate Dunk not a walk a step hop leap then dunk when is picking up the bal running with it without a bounce a legitimate dunk

  • @propsdearcj1112
    @propsdearcj1112 Před rokem +1274

    This man saved the dunk contest 🔥

  • @AMan-bx5fi
    @AMan-bx5fi Před rokem +7

    For his height, his dunks were mixed with creativity and difficulty! Aaron was full of creativity, Zach was full of difficulty. Mac both have it!

  • @classicmatchup
    @classicmatchup Před rokem

    Mac McClung vs LeBron and Ja Morant: czcams.com/video/NLUiiyiUuRo/video.html

  • @fabianvideostudio400
    @fabianvideostudio400 Před rokem +631

    I won't lie, this brought me to tears. I have been watching this kid from high school. He just keeps getting cut by sorry teams and it bothered me. But you know what sometimes we need to be overlooked to perform with a chip on our shoulder. Don't think for a minute he forgot about all those teams who released him. That kind of performance is not normal. He clearly had something to prove and he did just that . Let them keep doubting you mac and you keep rising to the occasion. Congrats man

    • @problemsnearyou8899
      @problemsnearyou8899 Před rokem +44

      Bro he won a dunk contest . Not the Finals

    • @InotziaCityArt
      @InotziaCityArt Před rokem +36

      @@problemsnearyou8899 you wouldn't be saying that if you actually tried for the NBA

    • @robertsmith3872
      @robertsmith3872 Před rokem +19

      @@problemsnearyou8899well it was the Dunk contest not the finals hater and winning the Dunk contest can put a player on the NBA map if you had any clue you would know that

    • @problemsnearyou8899
      @problemsnearyou8899 Před rokem +10

      @@robertsmith3872 no one cares bout the dunk contest . That’s never gotten a player paid

    • @problemsnearyou8899
      @problemsnearyou8899 Před rokem +14

      @@InotziaCityArt I’m saying it cause OP said he was in tears . That’s over dramatic . Lol

  • @datsapaddlin
    @datsapaddlin Před rokem +422

    Big Mac MCCLUNG and Dr.J posing with a slam dunk trophy….Dr.King dreamt of times like this.

  • @Tiredofeveryonecomplaining
    @Tiredofeveryonecomplaining Před 3 měsíci +3

    That 540 dunk was with the *reverse windmill* they never mentioned that 😭

  • @johncarle7807
    @johncarle7807 Před rokem +14

    Best slam dunk win in my life time. He saved this contest, for this year at least

  • @folumb
    @folumb Před rokem +323

    Those of us who are ballislife addicts knew he was winning when we heard he was even doing the dunk contest lol! This dude was cold like this in HS!!!!

    • @NSTSLIM
      @NSTSLIM Před rokem +2

      Real talk

    • @geoffreyakers3205
      @geoffreyakers3205 Před rokem +4

      You said that right, as soon as I heard he was in the dunk contest I knew he was going to win.

    • @raymondsmith2040
      @raymondsmith2040 Před rokem +8

      Remember when dude did a reverse eastbay in a game in HS?

    • @NSTSLIM
      @NSTSLIM Před rokem

      @@raymondsmith2040 nasty

    • @dubble0918
      @dubble0918 Před rokem +1

      Facts

  • @Nightowl333
    @Nightowl333 Před rokem +688

    Been watching him on CZcams for years, this made me so happy. When they show the replay after his first dunk and the crowd goes crazy, I get chills.

    • @itstwinshi2179
      @itstwinshi2179 Před rokem +5

      So you mean this man been grinding for long time?

    • @kwiky5643
      @kwiky5643 Před rokem +20

      @@itstwinshi2179 how do u think he can dunk ? Magic ?

    • @thegutdiver
      @thegutdiver Před rokem +1

      imagine how I felt when the warriors released em 😭

    • @digelopapi9389
      @digelopapi9389 Před rokem +1

      Bro is legend status dunker lol

    • @GJLCreativeStudios
      @GJLCreativeStudios Před rokem

      dont cry over it like some of these other cucks

  • @thelive6103
    @thelive6103 Před 3 měsíci +2

    He’s avg 24 ppg, 7 ast and 5 rbs a game this year in the G-League…wish one of these bad teams would give him a shot just to see if he could play consistently in the league

  • @OC.TINYYY
    @OC.TINYYY Před 3 měsíci +3

    Jonathan Majors...this didnt age well for him 😂😂😂

  • @stellarwind1946
    @stellarwind1946 Před rokem +459

    This is one of the most impressive dunk contest performances ever considering each dunk was perfectly executed on first attempt

    • @kyle57688
      @kyle57688 Před rokem +19

      He said one of but yeah it is why are u acting like that’s cap. There’s on a few in recent memory in the same category.

    • @kylein9869
      @kylein9869 Před rokem +1

      Um did you not see the 2016 dunk contest?

    • @Bobby_Duku
      @Bobby_Duku Před rokem

      Aaron gordon and Zach Lavine in 2016: Am I a joke to u?

    • @nonlethalnuke
      @nonlethalnuke Před rokem +15

      damn these people really don’t understand that “one of” is different from “the”

    • @shawwo4921
      @shawwo4921 Před rokem +3

      I agree. While I am one of the few that understood your point when you said "ONE OF", I will say the fact that he nailed dunks that were the level of difficulty on the first try made it that much more impressive. Also, the fact that he is 6'2", and looks like he would be more at home in a surf competition, than a dunk contest, makes it even more impressive

  • @TheQuietStorm08
    @TheQuietStorm08 Před rokem +340

    Mad praise goes to Mac McClung. He did his thing. He got put in the spotlight today and he put on for the state of VA. Well-deserved

    • @climbergreg5011
      @climbergreg5011 Před rokem +3

      I don't think the NBA likes when a 6'2" white guy wins the slam dunk contest.

    • @TheQuietStorm08
      @TheQuietStorm08 Před rokem +4

      @@climbergreg5011 Brent Barry won it and they didn’t say anything but Mac just blew everyone out of the water. It’ll be a crime if he doesn’t get any playing time

    • @climbergreg5011
      @climbergreg5011 Před rokem

      @@TheQuietStorm08 ... they didn't say anything because Brent Barry is white. Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine are only half white... so the NBA was ok with them putting on a great dunk show.

  • @chrysryce
    @chrysryce Před rokem +8

    Been watching the contest since the 80's. This was one of the best we've seen. Too bad the rest of the field were yawn but McClung is a legend now.

  • @globalspiritualrevolutionmedia
    @globalspiritualrevolutionmedia Před 10 měsíci +6

    This kid absolutely blew my mind with an array of dunks that not even the stars of the league can do! Just mind blowing🤯
    Plus this kid is real real humble.

  • @tombambauer5220
    @tombambauer5220 Před rokem +154

    The crazy part was the confidence. Hit each dunk on the 1st try. Not only hit them but nailed them.

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem

      Those were simple dunks that my 5 year old could execute.

    • @user-sk9sp7pe4y
      @user-sk9sp7pe4y Před rokem +21

      @@charlesdixon552 yeah anyone can execute em on a baby net

    • @Nestle245
      @Nestle245 Před rokem +3

      I'm actually amazed. A lot of dunkers finally get on that NBA stage and can't perform the dunks they've done in practice.

    • @falco00_
      @falco00_ Před rokem

      @@charlesdixon552 they show me a 360 dunk

    • @uqutz
      @uqutz Před rokem

      ​@Charles Dixon you prob can even do a 360 dunk on a baby hoop

  • @mindofosh
    @mindofosh Před rokem +156

    Mac McClung has unbelievable work ethic. Been rooting for him since High School.

    • @johnrx15
      @johnrx15 Před rokem +2

      Tragedy no team will give him a real chance to shine. Dude has a huge ceiling if given the opportunity. Sad

    • @DragonsFrogs
      @DragonsFrogs Před rokem +9

      @@johnrx15 I’ve always liked the guy but I don’t think it’s that, he’s like a lot of borderline guys who are too good for G-League but not good enough for regular NBA rotation minutes in that he has deficiencies (in his case defense, size, lack of playmaking for his position) and he isn’t a good enough scorer or shooter for that not too matter. He’s still young though so that could very well change or already have changed. Hard working guys like him usually do get better so hopefully this is his time

    • @Alp577
      @Alp577 Před rokem +1

      @@johnrx15 Really disappointed when the Lakers let him go. He could have been our Shannon brown off the bench.

    • @Mr.Oct___
      @Mr.Oct___ Před rokem

      @@johnrx15 Golden state drafted him. Why did they let him go?

    • @pdfbanana
      @pdfbanana Před rokem +1

      sure you have

  • @Disharmony
    @Disharmony Před 2 měsíci +3

    The only thing more violent than his dunks was Jonathan Majors courtside.

  • @TheMeefive
    @TheMeefive Před rokem +2

    Didn't watch the All Star Weekend but when I heard that Mac was in the dunk contest, I HAD too see!!!!!

  • @gabrielgarcia-zw8fu
    @gabrielgarcia-zw8fu Před rokem +452

    Mac's a player not afraid to fail. He was bound to succeed at this.

    • @frankfurt2812
      @frankfurt2812 Před rokem +5

      he is not afraid to be perfect too

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +1

      He'll be unemployed next week! LMAO!

    • @bernardosousa627
      @bernardosousa627 Před rokem +4

      @@charlesdixon552 still a dunk contest champ, what about u

    • @truthhurts837
      @truthhurts837 Před rokem

      He signed a shoe deal so there’s that.

    • @tuanngnt
      @tuanngnt Před rokem

      @@charlesdixon552 He earned $100k paycheck for that dunk contest. How much did you earn?

  • @yousostin119
    @yousostin119 Před rokem +304

    The expressions from players, stars and fans tell what great dunks Mac did. The fact he made all his dunks the first time while finishing it crisp was legendary. Congrats Mac. Wishing you success in sustaining an NBA career an all around baller and not just known for winning the dunk contest

  • @madness5327
    @madness5327 Před rokem +6

    He handled the pressure like a seasoned veteran.
    This kid needs a full time contract ,he could take a team to the play-offs, just with his attitude under pressure.
    A real general in the making.

  • @Youre_Right
    @Youre_Right Před rokem +4

    I saw this guy in high school and was impressed but said he would just ride the bench at Georgetown. He ended up transferring and getting some playing time. He still has a lot against him with height and strength. He has the intangible like Letrel Spreewell as a bench player that can come in and fire up a team and crowd. That’s something that make a big difference.

  • @esmaeljohnramos5997
    @esmaeljohnramos5997 Před rokem +172

    The kids is also very humble giving a lot of credit to his friends who helped him came up with 8 dunks prepared. Also he's giving G-league a lot of thanks for giving him this chance.

  • @Will-ex2wr
    @Will-ex2wr Před rokem +371

    Thank you Mac McClung for caring about putting on a show at the dunk contest. I wish you all the best in your basketball career.

    • @michaelmyersplays4992
      @michaelmyersplays4992 Před rokem +5

      Like he’s going to read this lol

    • @Robbobgaming
      @Robbobgaming Před rokem +12

      @@michaelmyersplays4992 lmao let him be great

    • @BLACKMAAT
      @BLACKMAAT Před rokem +3

      WHY ARE YOU ONLY THANKING MCCUNG FOR CARING , THERE WERE OTHER PLAYERS IN THE DUNK CONTEST. THEY DONT MERIT A THANK YOU? OR ARE THEY EXCLUDED BECAUSE THEY ARE BLACK?

    • @ktrgi
      @ktrgi Před rokem +12

      @@BLACKMAAT Bro you trying too hard

    • @BLACKMAAT
      @BLACKMAAT Před rokem +3

      @@ktrgi THE TRUTH IS NEVER HARD FOR ME. BUT IT IS HARD FOR THE UNJUST, THE IGNORANT AND THE STUPID

  • @jeanustin
    @jeanustin Před rokem +16

    Amazing leap, amazing choreography, amazing execution, amazing young man!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @newera5238
    @newera5238 Před rokem +1

    You GOTTA Love the crowd’s reaction on the replays 🔥🔥🔥🔥😅😅💯

  • @mantid83
    @mantid83 Před rokem +368

    He's going to definitely have more people watching the dunk contest next year. That was legendary.

  • @jermaineartis4323
    @jermaineartis4323 Před rokem +235

    I’ve heard his name, but I don’t even know this kid and I got tears. You can tell with the effort is genuine. It’s almost like I can see the underdog struggle in his eyes!

    • @BobPapadopoulos
      @BobPapadopoulos Před rokem +1

      He's my little cousin and grew up in the same area I did. He's a determined little fuck, and balling out of a place as beat down as Gate City to get to this point is a feat in and of itself.

  • @Link7029
    @Link7029 Před rokem +1

    I've watched this many times--so awesome. Kenny Smith as one of the commentators is SO FUNNY and entertaining. Just wonderful all the way around.

  • @louiehunter6490
    @louiehunter6490 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The best part is all the NBA all stars lined up filming his dunks all excited. Probably wondering sho the f*ck he was too. Undrafted g-leauger wins the slam dunk contest. Unreal performance

  • @jlaw3255
    @jlaw3255 Před rokem +77

    I love the crowds reaction during the replays when they realized he tapped the backboard. Epic stuff.

    • @Nightowl333
      @Nightowl333 Před rokem +6

      Thats my favorite part

    • @user-em4wh5ji3w
      @user-em4wh5ji3w Před rokem +2

      I think it happened twice on that dunk. Like half the crowd saw it on the first replay and the rest on the second

    • @jlaw3255
      @jlaw3255 Před rokem +2

      @@user-em4wh5ji3w yes exactly. Haha great reaction

    • @Christian900
      @Christian900 Před rokem +3

      Replay matters

  • @Josh-dp6iu
    @Josh-dp6iu Před rokem +202

    I’m glad he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves, been watching him since he was in HS, he’s been a dog

    • @-tee--bee-3230
      @-tee--bee-3230 Před rokem

      Me too!

    • @adamcollins7261
      @adamcollins7261 Před rokem +2

      Same here. His game matches his hops. Nba has too many politics.

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +1

      Did you watch him on Google?

    • @adamcollins7261
      @adamcollins7261 Před rokem

      @Charles Dixon I started watching him on CZcams when he was in high-school. I knew he could ball and was great in last summers summer league.

    • @trentonmakes8
      @trentonmakes8 Před rokem +2

      ​@@adamcollins7261what politics?

  • @freerichmale
    @freerichmale Před 7 měsíci

    太精彩了,希望未來NBA場上能看到他。

  • @GoGoTwice
    @GoGoTwice Před rokem +3

    That last dunk is beautiful, so clean, quick perfect form. Completely dominated the contest - now we just need one more dunk master and we’ll have a great contest next year

  • @aidenvi693
    @aidenvi693 Před rokem +308

    You can see he was nervous but I’m happy for him!! He finally getting his moment

    • @YANA-fe9ln
      @YANA-fe9ln Před rokem +12

      Mans was confident af lol

    • @evanmed301
      @evanmed301 Před rokem +4

      How tf was he nervous? 😂

    • @barabasyawar
      @barabasyawar Před rokem

      Lol i can't see hes nervous lol u blind dude check CEO now

    • @jacobcrsn
      @jacobcrsn Před rokem +1

      Nervous when the guy did not kiss a single dunk lol

  • @swizzy33ful
    @swizzy33ful Před rokem +76

    Bro carried the dunk contest & didn’t disappoint. Congrats to Mac

  • @olgatapia4431
    @olgatapia4431 Před 8 měsíci

    Watched bro from high school to college now the NBA keep it up kid

  • @lawrenceparker969
    @lawrenceparker969 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant!! great dunks. this kid has rescued the dunk contest single handed!

  • @Claviceptic
    @Claviceptic Před rokem +254

    this dude never lets up, respect the determination

    • @username-hs3pc
      @username-hs3pc Před rokem +18

      This was important to him. He needs all the attention he can get to stay in the league

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +1

      OMG dude stop!

  • @vyvov
    @vyvov Před rokem +134

    Ohh man! Making those tremendous dunks all in his 1st attempt says it all... A star is born in phyllie 👌👌👌

    • @xshadowxec
      @xshadowxec Před rokem

      *Philly

    • @michaelbarcz326
      @michaelbarcz326 Před rokem +3

      Yeh it was gettin so watered down with 3-4 attempts. That was MAGICAL

    • @k.a.c613
      @k.a.c613 Před rokem +2

      True, never even picked up on that but yes all in one take. That's incredible. Super talented with unrealistic verticals.

    • @1trife90
      @1trife90 Před rokem

      Makes the dunk so much better

  • @kenosabi
    @kenosabi Před 2 měsíci +2

    Man remember when players cared about this and wanted to be in it and weren't against it out of a fear of public failure and getting sht online?
    Yeah I remember.

    • @Wallyworld30
      @Wallyworld30 Před 2 měsíci

      Jaylen Brown's failure this past weekend will almost guarantee no more ALL NBA dudes will be competing. He got shit on all over the internet for his failed Dee Brown dunk.

  • @justinbieber8028
    @justinbieber8028 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The best part was the crowd and announcers slowly going from doubtful to absolutely loving him

  • @xiaozhang9883
    @xiaozhang9883 Před rokem +247

    The dunks were full of creativity. That's what we need in the dunk contest. In recent years, only him and Aaron Gordon were doing something new. What matters the most was they did those dunks with only one try and did it effortlessly

  • @assmane999
    @assmane999 Před rokem +140

    What a moment. Guy’s barely played any NBA games and suddenly he’s the biggest deal of all star weekend. Good for him.

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +1

      He's not! LMAO!

    • @assmane999
      @assmane999 Před rokem +4

      @@charlesdixon552 who is then? No one cares about the all star Weeknd. This is finally an interesting story to come out of it.

    • @donaldtaylor6184
      @donaldtaylor6184 Před rokem

      He just got called up. There's a reason he hasn't played in any games. It's not because of talent.

    • @Napoli41482
      @Napoli41482 Před rokem

      @@charlesdixon552 Tribalist much??? 🤣 #givehimsomecredit

    • @LetItBe007
      @LetItBe007 Před rokem

      @@donaldtaylor6184this kids talented asf. You obv don’t know basketball if you really believe he isn’t. Did you not watch the dunk contest ? He’s 6’2 jumping as high if not higher then dudes 6’5-6’9! He broke Allen Iverson and JJ Reddick’s high school all time scoring record! The kid has handles, a shot, has worked on his defense like crazy. He deserves a shot in the NBA and the Sixers would be stupid not to give it to him. If not them, one of the bottom dwellers of the NBA need to. With the right opportunity he could be an all star.

  • @terrencealston370
    @terrencealston370 Před rokem +1

    Thats what U call effort and seizing THE MOMENT!!!! 👍🏿

  • @ShortsFactory101
    @ShortsFactory101 Před rokem +3

    Great all around baller and insane dunker! Congrats Mac McClung!

  • @5HeadTaste
    @5HeadTaste Před rokem +42

    Everybody who grew up on Ballislife knew he was boutta win this 😂

  • @younghotboy239
    @younghotboy239 Před rokem +2

    3:03, I never noticed but he looks like swaggy P twin 🤣🤣

  • @jacobvargas1393
    @jacobvargas1393 Před rokem +36

    My hands are sweating and I'm crying. Been rooting for him the past 5 or so years.

  • @realeyes369
    @realeyes369 Před rokem +229

    This is it, he’s now in the NBA. I am so happy for him, he deserves it. Way to seize the moment and shine !!!

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 Před rokem +1

      Also gave us a great moment of Shaq being in awe again in the contest!

    • @andreabrindesi6526
      @andreabrindesi6526 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely. If he wasn't should have been a crime.

    • @BLACKMAAT
      @BLACKMAAT Před rokem +3

      The white man deseves everything

    • @andrejohnson1703
      @andrejohnson1703 Před rokem

      He can really play, don't know why he was in the G league?!

    • @charlesdixon552
      @charlesdixon552 Před rokem +2

      He'll be unemployed next week. I see a career flipping burgers for this kid.

  • @DanielThomasDT
    @DanielThomasDT Před rokem +224

    And the fact that he's considered "short" by NBA standards makes it all the more impressive 🥇

    • @bracoop2
      @bracoop2 Před rokem

      Not only is he short, he’s melanin deficient.

    • @bearstrengthwithin
      @bearstrengthwithin Před rokem +1

      somehow looks short though

    • @kjo8970
      @kjo8970 Před rokem +1

      Big men have a harder time in the dunk contest. It's all about visuals.

    • @mattjudy6780
      @mattjudy6780 Před rokem +7

      ​@wisdomfromtheheart1317 he's only 6 foot 2. Average height in the NBA is around 6 foo 7- 6 foot 8. This is insanely impressive.

    • @Crazynice34
      @Crazynice34 Před rokem +11

      Spud Webb was 5”7 when he won. That’s insane

  • @thefirsttrillionaire2925
    @thefirsttrillionaire2925 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I hope he wins tonight! Edit: And he did! 🤩🥳

  • @Netsfan24
    @Netsfan24 Před 9 měsíci

    This man single-handedly saved the dunk contest

  • @jamescampbell1064
    @jamescampbell1064 Před rokem +147

    I love when the little guys get an opportunity and don’t disappoint! He was great and I was loving every minute of the dunk contest! At 6’2”, his head was near the rim! Incredible!!

    • @3rdCoastAlliance
      @3rdCoastAlliance Před rokem +9

      Facts!! At 6'2" and still getting your head to the rim, that means you're jumping nearly 3'10" off the ground (which is equivalent to 46"). He's among the greatest leapers in the league, doing acrobatic and technically difficult dunks, and STILL yamming it with authority.
      A lot of other people's dunks get soft when they get more technical, so I'm grateful to witness Mac displaying some much needed ferociousness.

    • @ShinigamiUchihax2
      @ShinigamiUchihax2 Před rokem +5

      @@3rdCoastAlliance 6’2 is probably what they listed him to give him a better opportunity to play professional ball, they do that to everyone under 6’5. Dude is 6’1 and 1/4 barefoot this makes this even more impressive. His wingspan is 6’2 which is slightly above average for his height, shit I’m 5’9 and my wingspan is longer than his which again that all makes it more impressive. He’s very athletic and explosive.
      But his height is one of factors he’s not in the nba, sure there’s have been shorter players but they don’t rely solely and explosivenesses and athleticism they play very fundamentally sound basketball their BB IQ is off the charts, they know how to distribute the ball and how to make plays. Mac has built his game on his crazy athleticism and speed that fades away with time and makes you more prone to injuries as well hence why they overlook him.
      I like the dude a lot he’s legit, seems very humble and he’s a hard worker I hope he can figure out what he needs adjust to play at the next level.

    • @bryant475
      @bryant475 Před rokem +5

      @@ShinigamiUchihax2 Thing is, he also has those skills that you mentioned like passing, shooting, etc. Sure he may need to continue to work on them, but he came a long way. I really hope the 76ers give him minutes!

  • @davidaustin2109
    @davidaustin2109 Před rokem +118

    Best dunk contest I’ve seen in recent years.

  • @Link7029
    @Link7029 Před rokem +1

    That last one is one f'd up dunk. All of his dunks were fantastic. Amazing!

  • @MrLVill
    @MrLVill Před rokem +1

    Bad ass! Last time I can remember an underdog win the dunk, was Brent Berry in '96! 😂

  • @breyonhopkins4795
    @breyonhopkins4795 Před rokem +66

    He has so much control in the air. Makes all his dunks look even better

  • @sportshulk8109
    @sportshulk8109 Před rokem +348

    imma say this no matter who disagrees, this man saved the dunk contest

    • @swed8506
      @swed8506 Před rokem +24

      Literally everyone else is saying this, you're not saying anything special or unique. You're a casual commenter

    • @romnesia7729
      @romnesia7729 Před rokem +2

      @@swed8506 who hurt you bro?

    • @_stavroulakis
      @_stavroulakis Před rokem +10

      @@romnesia7729 wdym bro, all the comments say the same thing xD

    • @BLACKMAAT
      @BLACKMAAT Před rokem +1

      THE WHITE MAN SAVES EVERY THING

    • @Generaltachy
      @Generaltachy Před rokem +1

      @@BLACKMAAT 😮

  • @rschloch
    @rschloch Před 7 měsíci

    Man, i was wondering what happened to Mac for the past couple of months…always wondered why he wasn’t getting more chances because he was always clearly a phenomenal athlete…had no idea he won the dunk contest!

  • @davenc8527
    @davenc8527 Před rokem +3

    Good for him. His passion for the sport is awesome.

  • @Jkill77
    @Jkill77 Před rokem +63

    Gotta love it!! The support everyone gave Mac was dope. Shattered the stereotypes that night

  • @hmng2178
    @hmng2178 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm here because he's defending his champion. Gonna be great again

  • @jakkeday1
    @jakkeday1 Před rokem +2

    Dominique Wilkins was great with his scoring. No drama or stalling - just very clear with each dunk - "That's a 50!"

  • @jackmayor3574
    @jackmayor3574 Před rokem +80

    He's 6ft2 and he's doing dunks like this, just insane.

    • @raizen4271
      @raizen4271 Před rokem +1

      he is solid 6'3
      he is taller than dame

    • @Blkojo
      @Blkojo Před rokem

      With small hands too.

    • @JPSimen
      @JPSimen Před rokem

      Y'all stupid. He a solid 5' 14''.

    • @nicolasgains
      @nicolasgains Před rokem +3

      @@raizen4271 he's 6'2 and has only a 7'10 reach. That's short arms for his height

    • @dw7647
      @dw7647 Před rokem +2

      Dude isn’t 6ft 2, I bet he’s barely 6 ft/.