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NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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Date & Time
Sat 18th February 2023 9:00pm Local
Sun 19th February 2023 2:00am UTC

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League
Basketball All-Star Games

Season
2023

Round
Round 2

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The 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Salt Lake City is buzzing with curiosity over the inclusion of Mac McClung. Recently signed by the Philadelphia 76ers, McClung is the first G League player ever invited to the event, bringing a viral reputation for explosive dunks. He faces a hungry field of young NBA talent: Trey Murphy III (Pelicans), Kenyon Martin Jr. (Rockets), and Jericho Sims (Knicks). While McClung is the wildcard, many expect the size and athleticism of Murphy and Martin Jr. to provide the toughest competition for the trophy.
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Transparent Spacer01 Player Cutout thumb Team equipment thumbnailFlag icon Mac McClung Team Badge icon Philadelphia 76ers50 + 49.8 + 50 + 50
Transparent Spacer02 Player Cutout thumb Team equipment thumbnailFlag icon Trey Murphy III Team Badge icon New Orleans Pelicans46.6 + 49.4 + 48.8 + 49.2
Transparent Spacer03 Player Cutout thumb Team equipment thumbnailFlag icon Jericho Sims Team Badge icon New York Knicks47.6 + 47.8
Transparent Spacer04 Player Cutout thumb Team equipment thumbnailFlag icon Kenyon Martin Jr. Team Badge icon Houston Rockets46 + 47.2


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Mac McClung delivered a legendary performance to win the 2023 Slam Dunk title, single-handedly reviving the event’s prestige. McClung was nearly flawless, earning three perfect 50s out of his four dunks. He secured the victory in the final round against Trey Murphy III by performing a spectacular 540-degree maximum-rotation dunk that brought the Vivint Arena crowd to its feet.

Murphy III finished as the runner-up after a strong showing that included a creative "Grand Theft Alvarado" assist from teammate Jose Alvarado. Jericho Sims and Kenyon Martin Jr. were eliminated in the first round after failing to match the technical difficulty and "first-try" execution that McClung displayed throughout the night.
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Transparent SpacerComment icon zag says: 23 Feb 2023 15:35
Watched this last night on YouTube, it started off really slow but damn that McClung guy just smashed it to pieces. Awesome dunks, especially the last one.
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Transparent SpacerComment icon Ovokx says: 19 Feb 2023 10:43
What a contest by McClung! Gorgeous!
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