How tall is Mac McClung, and what is his vertical leap? Exploring his physical attributes wins back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk contest titles

Mac McClung stole the show at NBA All-Star Saturday once again with his aerial skills and creative dunking prowess in the Slam Dunk Contest. McClung, who plays for Orlando's G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, won the competition for second time in a row despite being undersized.

McClung stands at just 6'2" but had a measured vertical leap of 43.5 inches at the NBA G League Draft Combine. It's among the top 10 in draft combine history, including the NBA. There were even some claims that McClung's vertical could reach 47 to 48 inches in high school.

The 6-foot-2 guard just became the sixth player with two or more Slam Dunk titles and the first to win in back-to-back seasons since Zach LaVine in 2015 and 2016.

Despite playing in the G League, Mac McClung was once again invited by the NBA to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest. As a result, the 6-foot-2 high-flying guard, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the sixth player to secure two or more Slam Dunk titles. He also holds the distinction of being the first to achieve back-to-back victories since Zach LaVine in 2015 and 2016.

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Mac McClung's NBA journey

Mac McClung at the 2023 NBA All Star - AT&T Slam Dunk Contest

Mac McClung was an internet sensation in high school playing for Gate City in Virginia. He became popular due to his high-flying dunks before playing college basketball at Georgetown and Texas Tech.

McClung declared for the 2021 NBA draft but went undrafted. McClung first played for the LA Lakers' G League affiliate in 2021 before the Chicago Bulls signed him to a 10-day deal. He made his NBA debut on Dec. 30 that year against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring two points.

After his second 10-day contract with the Bulls expired, the Lakers re-acquired him and assigned him to the G League. He played in the final Lakers game of the season, dunking the ball in the final seconds of their win against the Denver Nuggets.

McClung became a free agent in 2022 summer, with the Golden State Warriors signing him to a training camp deal. After waived by the Golden State Warriors in 2023 summer, he joined the Delaware Blue Coats.

After a season with the Philadelphia 76ers, McClung became part of the Magic organization. During his time with the 76ers' G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats, he played a pivotal role in winning the championship.

Adding to his accolades, he earned the 2022 G League Rookie of the Year award while playing for the South Bay Lakers, the affiliate team of the Los Angeles Lakers.

It has been another impressive weekend for McClung, who has consistently been one of the standout performers in the G League this season. He boasts impressive statistics, averaging 23.7 points with a shooting accuracy of 50.4 percent overall and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc in 14 regular-season games for Osceola.