Orlando Magic's Trey McClung continues his dominance in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, claiming his third consecutive championship in a thrilling performance.
Trey McClung once again ascended from the G League to dominate All-Star Saturday, securing his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victory at Chase Center. The 26-year-old joins Dominique Robinson as the only three-time winners of the event, also becoming its first recipient of a three-peat. Robinson represented the Knicks in each of his three triumphs in 2006, 2009, and 2010. McClung's legend continues to grow, despite only having five NBA appearances under his belt.
Currently on a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic and their NBA G League affiliate in Osceola, McClung, a collegiate standout under Patrick Ewing at Georgetown University, bested rookie Stephon Castle for his latest championship.For his initial dunk, McClung channeled his inner Blake Griffin, recreating the 2011 champion's winning slam by receiving a ball offered through the sunroof of a Kia. This impressive display secured McClung's passage to round two, where he faced Stephon Castle (San Antonio) after Matas Buzelis (Chicago) and Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee) were eliminated. The second round saw McClung accept a pass from someone wearing the jersey of fellow Orlando dunking legend Aaron Gordon, who controversially finished second to Zach LaVine in the 2016 edition. Adding to the spectacle, McClung's passer was also spinning on a platform, which proved to be no obstacle for the G League sensation.Though rookie Stephon Castle posed a challenge, McClung ultimately sealed the deal with a perfect finale that involved the assistance of 6-11 Cleveland All-Star Evan Mobley. With Mobley increasing his height by standing on a platform, McClung leaped, snatched the ball from Mobley's grasp, tapped the rim with it before landing the triumphant slam that sent the Bay Area into a frenzy. Mobley also enjoyed a victorious night, previously teaming up with Cavaliers teammate Donovan Mitchell to win the Skills Competition, the first event of the evening. All-Star Weekend concludes with the main event on Sunday, featuring the talents of current Knicks Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in the starting lineups (8 p.m. ET, TNT).
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