{"id":604719,"date":"2026-02-15T15:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/604719\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T15:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:31:12","slug":"mac-mcclung-shares-2026-nba-slam-dunk-arsenal-fans-were-robbed-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/604719\/","title":{"rendered":"Mac McClung shares 2026 NBA Slam Dunk arsenal fans were robbed of"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three-time defending NBA<\/a> Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung skipped this year\u2019s competition because fellow competitors reportedly threatened to skip the event if he was going to participate. <\/p>\n

After seeing the 2026 edition of the Dunk Contest, which was incredibly underwhelming, it was obvious that the event needs a player with the creativity of McClung, who reignited the excitement surrounding what used to be All-Star Weekend\u2019s marquee event. <\/p>\n

In the end, Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the competition with a score of 97.4 in the final round, clearing Carter Bryant of the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant had the lead with a 50 on his first dunk, but appeared to misunderstand the rules and put up a standard dunk on his second attempt to finish with a 93.<\/p>\n

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It was an anticlimactic end to the event, which left everyone wondering what could have been if McClung had been in the field. <\/p>\n

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Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) celebrates with the trophy after winning the slam dunk competition during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

After the competition, McClung shared a video compilation of the dunks he had been practicing for this year\u2019s event, which left no doubt that the fans at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and at home were robbed. <\/p>\n

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From a ducking behind-the-back jam to an absurd toe-tap and between-the-legs alley-oop reverse dunk, each of McClung\u2019s dunks cleared the competition and proved why he was the three-time defending champ. <\/p>\n

The creativity and brilliance of each of McClung\u2019s dunks were unmatched. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a shame that the dunks never made it to All-Star Weekend, but at least they will live forever on the internet. <\/p>\n

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