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Mac McClung Won't Defend Title at 2026 Slam Dunk Contest

The three-time reigning champion will share his planned dunks after the event.

Overview

  • McClung confirmed in a video with social media user @TeamVkTry and in a tweet that he will skip this year's competition.
  • His decision ends the chance at a four-peat after three straight wins that tie Nate Robinson for the most total victories.
  • He says he will release footage of the routines he prepared once the contest concludes, with Heavy reporting a planned Feb. 14, 10 p.m. ET drop.
  • This season he made three appearances for the Indiana Pacers before joining the G League's Windy City Bulls, where Larry Brown Sports reports averages of 25.0 points and 7.2 assists over 22 games.
  • All-Star Weekend will be held next month at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and the league will turn to other participants to carry the Dunk Contest spotlight.