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    Mac McClung dominated the NBA slam dunk comp. Shaq says he just saved the contest

    The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard was the undisputed star of the night. In every round of the dunk contest, McClung bungeed his 6'2" frame up to the net with flourish.
    by Lauren Hodges Feb 20, 2023 1 minute
    Mac McClung dunks the ball during the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as part of 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday.

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    At a certain point on Saturday night, you couldn't help feel bad for Trey Murphy III.

    The New Orleans small forward had some seriously impressive moves up his sleeve for NBA All-Star Saturday — but Mac McClung was too tough an act to follow.

    The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard (who was just called up from the G League this week) was

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