Mac McClung has become a household name, not just for his performances in the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest, but for the way he’s redefined the expectations of what it means to be a dunker in today’s game.

Mac Mcclung's earning in the dunk contestMac McClung (Photo by Kyle Terada/Imagn Images)
McClung entered the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend as the reigning champion from both 2023 and 2024. His dominance in the dunk contest continued as he secured three-peat.

However, his remarkable achievement is not just about the titles. McClung’s win in 2025 has earned him more money from dunk contests than from his actual NBA career. Across his three victories, McClung has earned a total of $310,000. It far exceeds the $132,000 he has made in his NBA career thus far.

While the financial rewards are significant, McClung remains grounded. For him, it’s a platform where his creativity and athleticism can shine.

“I definitely don’t think that’s something for me to say. I was extremely honored to be a part of this weekend. The biggest thing is I genuinely love this contest. I’m very honored to be here, and it’s very appreciative,” McClung said.

In the 2025 contest, McClung once again displayed his incredible dunking abilities. He defeated Andre Jackson Jr., Stephon Castle, and Matas Buzelis to win his three-peat. McClung’s dominance has even caught the attention of Ja Morant, who expressed interest in potentially joining the contest.

Mac McClung Talks Possible Dunk Contest Retirement After Historic Three-Peat Win

Mac McClung has undeniably become the face of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in recent years. Though the 2025 victory adds another historic title to his collection, McClung is already hinting that his time in the Dunk Contest may be coming to an end.

“This might be it for me, but we’ll see. If they want me back bad enough, I’ll think about it,” McClung said after the contest.

After winning three consecutive titles, McClung has accomplished what many thought was impossible. With that, there might be a sense of completion in his Dunk Contest journey. Nevertheless, still fans will undoubtedly be hoping to see him return in next year’s dunk contest.