Mac McClung has heard the NBA stars talk about their desire to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest next year, and he's all for it. Speaking to TMZ Sports, McClung said the Dunk Contest "deserves" players like Ja Morant,

Ja Morant might have been inspired by Mac McClung, potentially recruiting two all-time dunking greats to join him in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.

Ja Morant teased that he might want to try the NBA Dunk Contest after Mac McClung made NBA history by winning his third straight on Saturday night, and Morant wanted to see Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon return to the event as well.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and other NBA stars are thinking about challenging three-time reigning champion Mac McClung in the slam dunk contest next year at All-Star Weekend in Inglewood. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant,

Mac McClung's third consecutive NBA slam dunk contest title Saturday night prompted responses from around the league, and a possible return from Zach LaVine. LaVine and Gordon went head-to-head in an epic dunk contest in 2016.

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Mac McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the third year in a row and inspired many people, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has the attention of the NBA world after achieving the first slam dunk three-peat. McClung notching his third straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title has prompted challenges from several stars.

Running for more than four decades, the Dunk Contest has delivered some all-time great moments. From Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter to Nate Robinson and Zach LaVine, the conte

Mac McClung's third consecutive NBA slam dunk contest title Saturday night prompted responses from around the league, and a possible return from Zach LaVine. As McClung put together a performance that included leaping over a Kia sedan,

Bob Donnan USA TODAY Sports Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and other NBA stars are thinking about challenging three-time reigning champion Mac McClung in the slam dunk contest next year at All-Star Weekend in Inglewood. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja ...

The Kings star hints at possibly another go around at the Slam Dunk competition after being called out by Ja Morant.