Blue Coats’ McClung Will Compete In The NBA’s Dunk Contest
There’s a first time for everything as the Blue Coats’ McClung will compete in the NBA’s dunk contest.
According to Senior Lead NBA Insider for The Athletic Shams Charania “Mac McClung – the athletic 6-foot-2 guard playing for G League’s Delaware Blue Coats – has accepted an invitation to be in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. McClung will be the first ever G League player in the NBA dunk contest.”
McClung won the G-League’s MVP last season. Mac garnered tons of attention with his viral high school highlight tapes.
“After the Warriors waived McClung, the Sixers signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract in October. Per Basketball Reference, McClung averaged 17.4 points on 43.1/32.1/74.1 shooting splits, 5.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 18 G League Showcase Cup games this season. Through seven regular-season games, he’s posted 17.6 points per contest and been more efficient (10 for 24 from three-point range). Among McClung’s highlights with Delaware are a 44-point performance and a long, audacious game-winning three-pointer” NBC Sports reports.
McClung played his college basketball Georgetown and Texas Tech. He is originally from Kingsport, Tennessee.
You can catch the NBA Dunk Contest on Saturday February 18th at 8 p.m. on TNT.
You can also play ball like your favorite Blue Coats with their open gym nights!
“The Delaware Blue Coats Open Gym series presented by AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, invites children ages 5 through 12 to participate in skills and drills training at the home arena of the Delaware Blue Coats. Each session will offer high level basketball instruction, specific to your child’s age and skill level. It’s FREE to register and each player that attends, will receive a T-Shirt” according to their website.
Upcoming dates include February 5th and 12th and March 19th and 25th.
There’s a first time for everything as the Blue Coats’ McClung will compete in the NBA’s dunk contest.