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• Mac McClung Wins G League MVP AwardMac McClung hasn’t been on an NBA roster since October, but the 25-year-old won a second straight Slam Dunk contest in February and has now earned another notable honor: McClung is this season’s NBA G League Most Valuable Player, the league announced today (Twitter link). McClung spent the 2023/24 season playing for the Osceola Magic, […]...2024Check it out Mac McClung -
• Despite Complaints, NBA All-Star Game Isn’t Going AnywhereNBA All-Star Weekends have always been defined by their moments. Final scores or even Slam Dunk Contest results are remembered far less than the atomic elements of performance—the singular images, clips and memes that emerge and supplant themselves in the sport’s culture. This year though, one of those defining moments was a little different. Commissioner …...2024See more articles Slam Dunk Contest
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• Knicks sign Slam Dunk Contest competitor to 10-day contractHe has spent much of the season in the G League, averaging 21.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 13 regular season games with the Westchester Knicks....2024See more Slam Dunk Contest -
• Damian Lillard joins Michael Jordan as only NBA players to win two titles during All-Star Weekend
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard joined Michael Jordan as the only NBA players to win either the 3-point contest or Slam Dunk contest and be named MVP in the same All-Star Weekend. Lillard won the 3-point contest on Saturday, edging Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns and Atlanta’s Trae Young in the final round. In 1988, Jordan won […] The post Damian Lillard joins Michael Jordan ...2024Visit the page Damian Lillard
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• Advanced stats don’t like Micah Parsons’ 37-point celebrity game performance
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us. That means many things. No regular season games for a while (unfortunately), the All-Star game (duh), and cool events like the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Competition. Among those cool events is a fan favorite: the All-Star Celebrity Game. This event is fun because it gives us the […] The post Advanced stats don’t like Micah Parsons’ 37-point c...2024Continue with Micah Parsons
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• NBA invites Mac McClung back to defend Slam Dunk Contest titleMcClung is playing for the G-League's Osceola Magic, averaging 25.4 points and 6.3 assists a game....2023Continue with Mac McClung
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• Mac McClung Invited To Participate In 2024 All-Star Slam Dunk ContestThe NBA invited Mac McClung to defend his title in the 2024 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. McClung is currently averaging 25.4 points and 6.3 assists for the G League's Osecola Magic....2023Visit the page Mac McClung -
• NBA 2K24 Review: Excellent gameplay highlights strong installment
NBA 2K24 dropped on Friday – but is this year’s installment in the annual basketball franchise a slam dunk or a shot clock violation? The folks at 2K were kind enough to send me a PlayStation 5 code to review 2K24, so I’ve spent the last couple of days playing the game and getting the […] NBA 2K24 Review: Excellent gameplay highlights strong installment - Hoops Habit - Hoop...2023
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• Mac McClung, Magic Agree To Partially Guaranteed DealMac McClung has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Orlando Magic. McClung won the 2023 Slam Dunk contest and appeared in two NBA games with the Philadelphia 76ers. In 31 G League games last season, McClung averaged 19.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 26.8 minutes....2023Continue with Mac McClung -
• UNC Tar Heels Secure Class of 2024 Top Ten Recruit Blanca Thomas
The UNC Tar Heels have scored a slam dunk with their latest commitment – Blanca Thomas, a top ten recruit in the class of 2024. Rising star Thomas, originating from Charlotte Catholic High School, is set to head to Chapel Hill with her dynamic 6-foot-5 stature and stellar stats. Blanca Thomas heading to UNC – […] The post UNC Tar Heels Secure Class of 2024 Top Ten Recruit Blanca Thomas...2023See also Tar Heels
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• Joel Embiid's big night could give him edge in MVP raceIf Joel Embiid's MVP candidacy needed a boost, it got one Tuesday night. Embiid had 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting—including an emphatic slam dunk that gave him his 50th point—in Philadelphia's 103-101 win over Boston....2023See also Joel Embiid -
• Nets' fourth-quarter comeback falls short in 115-109 loss to Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell had five 3-pointers and one sensational slam dunk among his 31 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a big lead in the third quarter and held on for a 115-109 victory over Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night....2023See also Donovan Mitchell
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• Mac McClung Named G League Player Of The WeekMac McClung has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5. The 2023 Slam Dunk champion averaged 28.7 points, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals in three games for the Delaware Blue Coats (3-0). McClung is on a Two-Way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers....2023Check it out Mac McClung -
• Mac McClung named G League Player of the Week
Philadelphia 76ers two-way guard Mac McClung has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5. The 2023 Slam Dunk champion averaged 28.7 points, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals in three games for the Delaware Blue Coats (3-0). Per the Philadelphia Inquirer, “McClung, who has … Continue reading "Mac McClung named G League Player of the W...2023Read about Mac McClung
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• Sixers Notes: McClung, Embiid, Love, Reed, Dedmon
Mac McClung has only played in two NBA games, but for one night he was the league’s brightest star. McClung dominated Saturday’s Slam Dunk Contest with three perfect scores on his four dunks, all of which drew a massive reaction from the crowd at Vivint Arena, writes Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. “It’s great,” […]...2023Click for news about Mac McClung
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• 76ers' Mac McClung steals show with perfect scores in dunk contestMcClung won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk contest and stole the show in the process, achieving perfect scores on all three of his dunks....2023Continue with Mac McClung -
• NBA All-Star Saturday night results: 3-point shootout, slam dunk contest, more [UPDATED]
The NBA All-Star festivities continue on Saturday night with the 3-point contest, skills competition, and slam dunk contest. Here are the results from each contest. NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah officially kicked off on Friday, Feb. 17. On the opening night, New Orleans Pelicans guard Alvarado won the Rising Stars MVP after […] NBA All-Star Saturday night results: 3-point shoo...2023Continue with New Orleans Pelicans
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• 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend By the NumbersIn yesterday’s SportsGrid Daily, we broke down the bettable events at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Weekend. Today, we take a closer look at the captains, the rosters, the 1993 All-Star Game in Utah, and the Slam Dunk Contest by the numbers. Aye, Aye, Captain! One of the two team captains, LeBron James, has been selected to the All-Star Game for the 19th time, which ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the r...2023See more Slam Dunk Contest -
• Ranking: The players with the most perfect scores at the Slam Dunk Contest2023See also Slam Dunk Contest -
• 2 Recent dunks prove Ja Morant could save the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
NBA All-Star weekend is just a few weeks away, and aside from the game itself, the most popular event is the Slam Dunk Contest. Unfortunately, the Dunk Contest has become a polarizing event in recent years with a number of lackluster showings, especially last year’s. However, the NBA could restore interest in the Dunk Contest […] 2 Recent dunks prove Ja Morant could save the NBA Slam D...2023See more Slam Dunk Contest
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• Shaedon Sharpe Commits To Slam Dunk ContestShaedon Sharpe has agreed to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sharpe is currently averaging 7.9 points in 19.7 minutes per game this season. All-Star Weekend runs from February 17-19 in Salt Lake City....2023See more Slam Dunk Contest -
• Magic news: Cole Anthony gives hilarious postgame interview after win
Cole Anthony was fired up after the Orlando Magic’s 107-100 win over the Utah Jazz. Anthony’s 33 points were a game-high. He made 13 of his 20 shots, including this thunderous slam dunk and several clutch buckets, to hold off the title-contending Jazz to secure the Magic’s third win of the season. The @OrlandoMagic pick […] The post Magic news: Cole Anthony gives hilarious ...2021See also Cole Anthony
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• Carmelo Anthony reveals crazy stories on infamous Knicks-Nuggets brawl in 2016
There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […] The post Carmelo Anthony reveals crazy stories on i...2021See also Carmelo Anthony
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• Who should go No. 1 in fantasy basketball drafts: Is Nikola Jokic a slam dunk?Our experts explain who they are taking with the No. 1 pick in points and roto leagues....2021See also Nikola Jokic -
• Shaquille O’Neal drops intriguing Pacers prediction for Slam Dunk, Skills contest
The Indiana Pacers will be well-represented in this year’s edition of the All-Star weekend. For Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, he believes that the Pacers duo of Domantas Sabonis and Cassius Stanley will come away with the double for Indiana in the Skills Challenge and the Slam Dunk Contest. Sabonis, who was one […] The post Shaquille O’Neal drops intriguing Pacers ...2021See more O Neal
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• VIDEO: Bulls star Zach LaVine lights up from deep, splashes 5 first-quarter 3-pointers vs. Pelicans
Zach LaVine was El Fuego to start the Chicago Bulls‘ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed how lethal of a scorer he has become, torching the helpless Pels defense for 20 first quarter points. The two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion was immaculate from deep in […] The post VIDEO: Bulls star Zach LaVine lights up from deep, sp...2021Continue with Zach LaVine
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• John Wall flushes home first points with Rockets via slam dunk
Houston Rockets star John Wall finally returned to the court on Wednesday for his first regular-season game in over two years. Just minutes into the first quarter, James Harden linked up with Wall on the fast-break, where he slammed down an easy bucket for his first points as a Rockets player: John Wall dunk in […] The post John Wall flushes home first points with Rockets via slam dunk appea...2021Visit the page John Wall
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• Warriors’ James Wiseman scores first NBA points with big slam dunk vs. Nets
It’s official, ladies and gentlemen. Golden State Warriors rookie center James Wiseman is on the board as a NBA big man. With Wiseman slamming it home to score his first regulation NBA points on Tuesday evening, the first-year center did so against the upstart Brooklyn Nets in the first game of the 2020-21 regular season. […] The post Warriors’ James Wiseman scores first NBA poin...2020See also James Wiseman
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• How the Celtics tried to team Michael Jordan up with Dominique Wilkins in 1994
The Boston Celtics of the ’90s were still reeling from Larry Bird’s retirement and the end of an era in 1992. Following Michael Jordan retiring in 1994, then-general manager M.L. Carr saw a window of opportunity, hoping to lure the former MVP out of retirement and pair him with Dominique Wilkins, his former Slam Dunk […] The post How the Celtics tried to team Michael Jordan up wi...2020See more articles Michael Jordan
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• An appreciation of Vince Carter, a slam-dunk Hall of Famer
When the NBA season was suspended last week, the 22-year NBA career of Atlanta's Vince Carter probably ended, too. Last summer, he announced he was retiring at the end of the season, but no one could imagine the end coming so soon and so ingloriously –- in a meaningless game against the Knicks. If last Wednesday's game indeed was Carter's last, it's time to salute Vinsanity's unbelievable basketba...2020See also Vince Carter