This coming Tuesday, the NBA regular season makes its return to our screens. It will be a big night for the league, as NBC makes its reintroduction to fans, as the network will host the opening night festivities.
Getting past opening night, there are plenty of stories to keep an eye on for fans. For instance, the injury to LeBron James could dictate how the Los Angeles Lakers attack the start of the season. However, let’s discuss something fun.
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Let’s talk about Mac McClung. McClung has saved the league for three straight years when it comes to crafting highlights during the Slam Dunk Contest.
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Although McClung has been a dunk hero, it’s been hard for the human highlight reel to find his place on an NBA roster. But that seems to have all changed now.
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According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, McClung and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal just before the start of the regular season.
McClung spent last season with the Osceola Magic in the G-League and had some pretty good numbers for someone who could not find a spot in the NBA.
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The three-time NBA dunk champion averaged 25. 7 points and 5.7 assists last season in the G-League. Now, he’ll get the chance to prove he belongs, thanks to the Bulls.
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