Not long ago, three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung thought he had found a home with the Chicago Bulls. However, that dream barely lasted three hours.
McClung has been the savior of the dunk contest for the last three seasons. Being that should earn him a spot on the NBA roster. But I guess they aren’t giving those out unless you are related to a certain star with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Fans have been wanting to see McClung get his chance on the big stage. On Monday. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that McClung’s journey may finally have a permanent home.
The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract, Greg Lawrence of Wasserman tells ESPN. The deal marks the first standard NBA contract for McClung, after the dunk contest's first-ever three-peat champion spent time on camp and two-way deals since 2021. pic.twitter.com/wOOT8v6DCr
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 27, 2025
Charania reports that the Indiana Pacers have signed the dunk champion to a multiyear deal. The Pacers are the reigning Eastern Conference Finals champions, but may be looking for help when it comes to guard depth.
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Indiana will be without Tyrese Haliburton for the entire season. The Pacers star suffered an Achilles injury during the NBA Finals last season.
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For the past two seasons, McClung averaged 25 points per game for the Osceola Magic. The Pacers have yet to win a game this season and could be looking for a spark. Can McClung be that spark? Only time will tell.
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