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Mac McClung to compete in DUNKMAN league amid NBA uncertainty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Mac McClung to compete in DUNKMAN league amid NBA uncertainty

Summary

Mac McClung, a two-time G League MVP, is set to participate in the inaugural DUNKMAN league starting August 11, 2026. Despite his success in the G League, including becoming its all-time leading scorer, McClung has not secured a spot on any NBA roster after limited appearances with the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls. He is focusing on his skills while awaiting decisions for the upcoming season and sees the DUNKMAN league as a chance to showcase his talent in a unique format. The league aims to create a fresh platform for dunking, which commissioner Shaquille O'Neal has criticized as lacking innovation in the NBA's contests.

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By the Numbers

•McClung averaged 23.5 points and 6.7 assists last season in the G League.
•He signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers in October 2025.
•O'Neal's DUNKMAN league aims to improve on the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
•The competition has garnered significant social media engagement.
•The finals will take place on August 25, 2026.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mac McClung Is Playing In DUNKMAN League But Not NBA

What they're saying

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Mac McClung, who will participate in Shaq's DUNKMAN league on Tuesday, is a two-time G League MVP and the league's all-time scorer. He discusses his basketball future.
— Yahoo Sports

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