1. Meet Mac McClung, the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.

2. McClung's high-flying dunks first gained attention while he was in high school.

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3. His impressive dunks quickly went viral and gained him a large social media following.

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4. With over 800,000 Instagram followers, he entered the contest as a fan favorite.

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5. McClung previously won the Ball is Life All-American Dunk Contest in 2018.

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6. He played for Georgetown and Texas Tech in college, but went undrafted to the NBA.

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7. After impressing in the Summer League, he signed a two-way deal with the Lakers.

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8.. He eventually landed with the Philadelphia 76ers and signed another two-way deal.

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9. This will allow McClung to play for the 76ers when needed during the regular season.

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10. Keep an eye on this rising star as he continues to make a name for himself in the NBA.

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