Basketball fans who hadn’t heard of Mac McClung before the 2023 All-Star weekend will certainly have heard of him now. McClung capped off a whirlwind week that saw him sign a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers before heading to Utah where he won the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest.
What is Mac McClung’s vertical?
2023 NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung has a vertical leap of 43.5 inches. This measure was taken at the 2021 NBA G League Draft Combine.
His leaping ability is impressive given he is a 6 ft 2 guard. His standing reach is 7 ft 10.
How high can Mac McClung jump?
Mac McClung is one of the best dunkers in the game. He made a name for himself in high school where people claimed he had a 48 inch vertical leap.
He started his career at Gate City High School where he was labeled “one of the nation’s most exciting players”.
2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Dunks
Mac McClung became the first G League player invited to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. A few days after he was announced as a contestant, the Philadelphia 76ers signed him to a two-way contract.
McClung became the man of the moment on All-Star Saturday night thanks to his incredible display at the 2023 Slam Dunk contest. Watch all his dunks where all but one received a perfect 50.
Dunk 1: Tap and Go
Score: 50
The dunk phenom got the party started by leaping over two people, tapping the ball off the backboard and reversing it into the hoop.
Dunk 2: 360 Windmill
Score: 49.8
McClung’s second dunk of the night fell short of a perfect 50 but it was nevertheless extremely impressive. It wasn’t quite a full 360 which is why Lisa Leslie penalized him with a score of 49/50.
Dunk 3: Double Clutch Reverse
Score: 50
Not only does McClung jump over someone, but he completes a down-up double clutch in the process.
Dunk 4: The 540
Score: 50
McClung clearly saved his best for last. He pulled off an outrageous 540-degree dunk that left players and fans in disbelief. It earned him a well-deserved 50 points along with the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest trophy.
How high is Mac McClung’s vertical leap?
Mac McClung has a 43.5 inch vertical leap.
What is Mac McClung’s vertical?
Mac McClung has a 43.5 inch vertical leap. It was measured during the 2021 G League Draft Combine.
How high can Mac McClung jump?
He can jump 43.5 inches.
How tall is Mac McClung?
Mac McClung is 6 ft 2 inches tall.
What is Mac McClung’s standing reach?
Mac McClung has a standing reach of 7 feet 10 inches.
What NBA team does Mac McClung play for?
Mac McClung is a two-way player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
Mac McClung won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk contest, beating New Orleans’s Trey Murphy in the final.
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Has he ever competed in a track and field high jump?