“Would love challenging Zion Williamson”: 2023 Dunk Contest Champion Mac McClung Receptive to Face Pels Star Next Year

Advait Jajodia | 27/02/2023
“Would love challenging Zion Williamson”: 2023 Dunk Contest Champion Mac McClung Receptive to Face Pels Star Next Year

Mac McClung was the star among the stars during the All-Star Weekend. Dominating the event, finishing with a near-perfect score of 199.8, the G-League guard won the 2023 Dunk Contest.

Not only did McClung leave fans happy by expressing his desire to participate again, but Zion Williamson also spoke about suiting up for the competition in the 2024 edition of the All-Star Weekend.

In an interview with Complex, the New Orleans Pelicans star dropped a few hints:

As soon as Mac learned that Williamson might be interested in engaging in the dunk contest next year, the former couldn’t have been happier. Calling Zion an “amazing dunker”, the 24-year-old stated how his participation would “build up the fan base”.

“I would love that. I think he’s an amazing dunker and amazing player, I think it would build up the fan base, and it would just be a great time,” McClung said.

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NBA Twitter reacts to a hypothetical Zion Williamson-Mac McClung dunk contest clash

As soon as Zion and Mac’s words went viral on social media, NBA Twitter erupted with reactions.

There were even a few users that went on to predict the winner of this hypothetical clash.

Williamson won a dunk contest in high school

Zion Williamson has had some of the craziest dunks we’ve seen.

Long before playing for the Pels or even the Duke Blue Devils, a high schooler Zion took part in a dunk contest and emerged victorious.

Back in 2018, the southpaw was one of the eight participants in the Powerade Jam Fest. Going up against the likes of Nassir Little, Quentin Grimes, Darius Garland, Keldon Johnson, and a few more, the 6-foot-6 forward ended up lifting the trophy.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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