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Mac McClung slams one over car to pull off 3-peat in NBA dunk contest

Mac McClung shocked the fans and only needed one round to win the third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

McClung, 26, banged Saturday's Slam Dunk Contest.

All five judges gave McClung 50 points of dunk, giving them a perfect score in the Slam Dunk contest.

The dunk concept of jumping over a car is a homage to the long-standing NBA High Flyer Break Griffin.

Magic Guard Mac McClung Dunks helped lead him to victory and 3 Pete at the NBA Slam Dunk Contes on February 15, 2025 in San Francisco. AP
Blake Griffin hit a dunk on the car inside when he won the dunk contest in 2011. AFP/Getty Images

Griffin's dunk ultimately led to him becoming the winner of the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest.

However, McClung jumped over the vehicle's highest point, while Griffin jumped over the hood of a similar vehicle.

Mac McClung celebrates after beating the car towards victory in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. AP

The 26-year-old became the first player in NBA history, winning three consecutive NBA slam dunk contests and three times in his second event. First is Naitrovinson.

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