NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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On April 9, 2023, in Philadelphia's last game of the regular season, McClung recorded a near-triple-double with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists to help the 76ers defeat the Brooklyn Nets, 134–105. For some reason he isn't given a chance probably due to his height and he isn't a great shooter like Trae Young.

I stand corrected. He played in the last game of the regular season.

 

[3rdbass]

I stand corrected. He played in the last game of the regular season.

Well actually 4 games. 1 with Chicago, 1 with Lakers and 2 with Philly.

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Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	Chicago	1	0	3.0	1.000	—	—	.0	.0	.0	.0	2.0
L.A. Lakers	1	0	22.0	.400	.333	1.000	3.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	6.0
2022–23	Philadelphia	2	0	20.5	.450	.364	.600	5.0	4.5	.0	.0	12.5
Career	4	0	16.5	.462	.357	.667	3.3	2.5	.3	.3	8.3

 

[kobebeanbryant]

When have you seen Andre do anything but power dunks and dunks off rebounds? He should had someone shoot and missed it for a tremendous dunk. He has no creativity from what I have seen.

he could’ve had the “dunk coach” try to make a layup

 

[3rdbass]

he could’ve had the “dunk coach” try to make a layup

Yeah it didn't seem like he was too serious about it like Steph obviously was.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Castle’s main problem is he has no showmanship/charisma. Doesn’t know how to build up the anticipation for his dunks.

Even when he was trying to hype up the crowd it was kinda half-hearted.

I actually think he had comparable dunks to Mac (I’m not a fan of all the gimmicks), but Mac can put on a show.

 

[superjohn]

 

[superjohn]

 

[ctbro1999]

Sorta reminds me of Vinsanity's elbow dunk in that at first it didn't seem like a big deal, but the more you watch it the more impressive it is.

 

[ctbro1999]

Honestly, this was the best dunk of the finals. Maclung'd car dunk probably best of the night.

 

[superjohn]

 

[GruntCakes]

I mean looking at it unbiased, Mac is insane, the car dunk was ridiculous. Steph was incredible himself but the best dunker won it so I can’t be mad.

Haven’t watched the Dunk Contest in years. Decades really. Holy cow .
Mac is extremely creative with his use of props. Blew my mind! Definitely the
DUNK KING again (third time I guess). And he’s like 6’1” ?
Steph acquitted himself very well, showing mad hops along with some trickerated flourishes. He was competitive but not the level of showmanship of Mac.
I don’t know what to say about Andre.

 

[Scoe]

Well next year Castle is hopefully an Allstar and not in this dunk contest it’s already predetermined next year to Mcclung to win anyways, Andre needs a redo next year he’s better then this.

 

[TheHorde]

Honestly, this was the best dunk of the finals. Maclung'd car dunk probably best of the night.

Through the legs too and I’ve never seen a made basket dunked or even attempted in a contest before. Should have been a straight 50.

 

[Deepster]

In one half of a season, Castle has stepped up to be that guy. He's becoming a household name and you can't help but think he's about to rack up some seriously historic stuff with Wemby.

 

[superjohn]

It wasn't to the level of LaVine Aaron Gordon or Jordan Nique but like those there will be some people who thought Castle won this or they at least should've had a third dunk dunk off. I think most people think Aaron Gordon and Nique threw down the most impressive dunks in their contests.

 

[Scoe]

The NBA kind of put themselves in this predicament, with G leaguers in to bring back the dunk contest, now it’s kind of back fired where NBA guys get robbed because of Mcclungs props and reputation his dunks were impressive but Castle’s were better. It was really Lebron that ruined the dunk contest.

 

[Scoe]

Castles name is definetly going viral across social and mainstream media, the notion will be that he got robbed.

 

[RuffRuff]

Is McClung even a basketball player? He looks like a stuntman out of Cirque de Soleil. His LinkedIn title should be Professional Jumper. I mean shouldn’t one part of qualifying be an actual NBA player? No one is beating that guy.

Good for Steph, he was in it till the end and made some sweet dunks, and built that brand.

Ajax had a look on his face the same as mine when I look at his box scores, uninspired. Wish he at least looked like he wanted to be there.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

I had no idea Castle had this kind of easy silly bounce until he made the NBA. He's throwing down absurd dunks with ease.

We’ve seen this power plenty of times in game, but definitely agree we haven’t seen this level of bounce and hang time from him previously. Glad to see he has it in him. If he can pull that out during games it’ll really push him to the next level popularity wise.

 

[TRest]

They should do it like HORSE, Castle could pull f Mclung’s dunks, Mclung needs a lot of help getting the ball in place so he can throw it down.

 

[superjohn]

They should do it like HORSE, Castle could pull f Mclung’s dunks, Mclung needs a lot of help getting the ball in place so he can throw it down.

I don't think either of them could do each other's dunks. I think McClung is awesome but I preferred Castle's creative power dunks. It reminded me a bit of Nique and Vinsanity.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Andre is at his best on dunking putbacks. Should have brought out Karaban to brick some threes for him to dunk

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The two ball dunk was awful. Kid spinning on the hoverboard was like 5’5. Dunking a ball already stationary on the rim??

 

[CardiacAndre7]

The problem is if they expand it to non players some of those pro dunkers would win all the contests. I got no problem with McClung being in it because he's a legit player who should get a legit NBA shot.

Oh 100%. I think that would change the way it’s perceived though. And like you said, Mac is the best dunker, had incredible dunks, and also deserves a shot. I mean he won G league MVP, i’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more of a call.

 

[aceboon]

I didn't watch, was AJ as bad as the twitter chatter? When he got selected I had asked if he's ever done a dunk contest before as it needs more creativity than what we've seen of AJ's in game dunks, I couldn't find any video of one. Good to see Castle did much better than his McDAA dunk contest performance.