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Mac McClung Skips Dunk Contest, Ending Winning Streak

2/13/2026

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Mac McClung of the Chicago Bulls, the reigning NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, will not compete this year, marking the first new winner in four seasons.
McClung has won the Dunk Contest three consecutive times.
The decision was influenced by other players' reluctance to participate if he entered.
Despite his absence from the contest, he remains active with the Chicago Bulls during the All-Star festivities.

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Mac McClung of the Chicago Bulls, the reigning NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, will not compete this year, marking the first new winner in four seasons.
McClung has won the Dunk Contest three consecutive times.
The decision was influenced by other players' reluctance to participate if he entered.
Despite his absence from the contest, he remains active with the Chicago Bulls during the All-Star festivities.