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NBA Slam Dunk Champion McClung Signs with Spanish Club Girona
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NBA Slam Dunk Champion McClung Signs with Spanish Club Girona

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • American basketball player McClung has signed with Spanish club Girona Bàsquet.
  • The 27-year-old guard is a three-time winner of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, a historic achievement.
  • While struggling to establish himself in the NBA, he excelled in the G League, becoming its all-time leading scorer.

Girona Bàsquet has officially announced the signing of 27-year-old American guard McClung, adding a notable talent to their roster for the upcoming season. The 188 cm tall player will join fellow American Martin Geben on the Catalan team.

McClung is widely recognized by NBA fans for his spectacular performances in the Slam Dunk Contest, which he won in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This unprecedented three consecutive victories make him a unique figure in NBA history. However, his path in the NBA itself proved more challenging, with only 17 games played across four seasons.

Despite limited NBA success, McClung made a significant impact in the G League. He was twice named the league's Most Valuable Player and became the all-time leading scorer in the G League last season while playing for the Windy City Bulls. During that season, he averaged nearly 30 points and over 7 assists per game.

Girona will compete in both the top Spanish league and the FIBA EuroCup next season. The club had previously been reported to be interested in the player, but McClung ultimately chose to sign with the Spanish ACB league team, spurning interest from Lithuanian champions Rytas Vilnius.

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