Alright, hoop heads, buckle up because the Magic just made a sneaky good move!
Mac McClung Joins the Magic: A Slam Dunk Signing
So, the Orlando Magic are bringing in Mac McClung on an Exhibit 10 contract. If you don’t know, this guy’s got hops for daysโhe’s a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champ and the reigning 2024 G League MVP. Jason Beede from the Orlando Sentinel dropped the news, and it’s got us buzzing.
Training Camp and Two-Way Deal Potential
Here’s the lowdown: An Exhibit 10 deal is basically a one-year, minimum-salary contract that can morph into a two-way deal. This means Mac will likely spend a lot of time with the Osceola Magic, Orlando’s G League squad. It’s a smart move, giving him a shot to prove himself and maybe earn a spot on the main roster.
McClung’s Journey: From Undrafted to G League Star
McClung went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021, but that didn’t stop him. He joined the Lakers for Summer League and even signed a contract in August 2021, though he got waived soon after. But hey, setbacks are just setups for comebacks, right? On October 23, 2021, he signed with the South Bay Lakers and lit it up in his G League debut with 24 points, six boards, and nine dimes. Not too shabby!
"News: Mac McClung has agreed on an Exhibit 10 deal with the #Magic, a league source told @orlandosports. The back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk champ went through training camp with Orlando before earning G League MVP with Osceola last season. Orlando still has 2 two-way spots open."
โ Jason Beede (@therealBeede)
Brief NBA Stint and G League Dominance
Mac had a brief stint in the NBA during the 2022-23 season with the Sixers, playing just four games but averaging a respectable 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He also balled out with the Blue Coats, Philly’s G League team, and even snagged a G League title. I think he’s got more to show in the NBA if given the chance.
In his time with the Blue Coats, he averaged 19.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, shooting a career-best 54.8% from the field. And let’s not forget, he won the G League MVP last season with Osceola, putting up 24.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Dude’s a beast.
What’s Next for Mac?
If the Magic decide to waive McClung, he can still earn up to $75,000 if he returns to Osceola and sticks around for at least 60 days. Not a bad fallback, huh?
So, what do you think? Will Mac McClung finally break through and make a name for himself in the NBA, or will he continue to dominate the G League? Let me know your thoughts!
