What was Mac McClung's best dunk at 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest? Fans have their say

On Saturday night, Mac McClung became this year's 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner. The former G-League player signed a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers last week and represented the franchise well with a spectacular showing. McClung nearly ended the contest with a perfect score, but one of his dunks averaged a score of 49.8 points.

McClung started the Dunk Contest with a bang when he leaped over a tower of two people while hitting the ball on the glass before finishing the dunk. The judges awarded his opening dunk with a perfect score of 50 points. He then ended the night with another sensational dunk when he closed the contest with an impressive 720-degree reverse slam. He was given another score of 50 points.

After ending the Slam Dunk Contest with an exclamation point, McClung paid homage to Vince Carter when he did an "It's Over" taunt. The high flyer knew for a fact that he ended the competition with the best dunk in his arsenal.

Nobody was sure how the Dunk Contest would turn out, considering the participants invited this year. However, it looks like the newly signed Sixer saved the day, and fans are giving McClung his flowers for putting on a show in what was expected to be a boring event.

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Fans think Mac McClung saved 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is usually one of the most anticipated events after the NBA All-Star game.

However, due to the list of participants this year, fans felt skeptical about the event. The contest didn't feature any star or at least a player with a good reputation. Apparently, McClung stole the hearts of many on Saturday night, and fans now had a reason to watch the competition.

@JeffKerrCBS tweeted: "Best thing the dunk contest has done in the last decade was allowing Mac McClung to be in it."

@ScottieTSports tweeted: "That was one of the cleanest and best slam dunk performances by Mac McClung. Just so smooth"

@_AnyaHall tweeted: "Mac McClung 🤯 best dunk contest I’ve seen in years"

@matta_jake tweeted: "Mac McClung just had the 2nd best dunk contest performance I've ever seen. Literally made me feel like a kid again!!!!!!!"

@JSMYT3 tweeted: "Damn, what a dunk by Mac McClung. Best dunk we’ve seen in the contest for 2 years now"

@Matthew_26 tweeted: "Finally we have seen the best Slam Dunk Contest ever. Mac McClung put on a show. Salute to him."

@OhhMar24 tweeted: "Reggie Miller said it best!! MAC MCCLUNG HAS SAVED THE DUNK CONTEST"