It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently signed to a two-way deal for the Orlando Magic, the 26-year-old former undrafted free agent has played just five minutes in the NBA so far this season.

The field for the NBA slam dunk contest is set, with Mac McClung reportedly joining as the fourth and final participant, per ESPN's Sham Charania. McClung will attempt to win the contest for the third straight year,

Mac McClung will go for a three-peat as the reigning two-time NBA slam dunk contest champion will return for this year's All-Star event, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam

Shams Charania: Orlando Magic’s Mac McClung has committed to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in San Francisco, sources tell ESPN. He will aim for a dunk contest three-peat with the four-man field set: McClung, Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis, Andre Jackson Jr.

His tenure in the G-League for the Osceola Magic has been nothing short of incredible through his first two seasons, as the 26-year-old came away with 2024 G-League MVP honors in his first campaign with the team. This year, McClung is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 52.4% from the field.

Mac McClung headlines the list of four players who will participate in the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend.

During the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in San Francisco, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature some young talent in the league. Among the headliners reported so far include Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), and Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks).

Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung committed to compete in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk contest at All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.McClung won the last two Slam Dunk contests and will look to become the first player to win three straight.

Reigning two-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung is reportedly returning to the competition this year to defend his title.