Pacers Are Signing Former NBA Slam Dunk Champion
Summary
The Indiana Pacers have signed Mac McClung, a guard known for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times. This move comes as the team deals with injuries to key players and aims to improve their performance. McClung's contract is a multiyear, non-guaranteed deal.Key Facts
- The Indiana Pacers have started the NBA season with three losses and are dealing with multiple player injuries.
- Tyrese Haliburton, their star player, is out for the season after tearing his Achilles.
- Other injured players include T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, and Obi Toppin.
- Mac McClung is signing his first standard NBA contract after previously being on two-way deals.
- McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times in a row.
- The Pacers will waive James Wiseman to make room for McClung on the roster.
- Last season, McClung was a standout in the G League, averaging 25.7 points and winning the MVP award.
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