Former UConn men’s basketball star Stephon Castle came close but couldn’t overcome a theatrical performance by Mac McClung and finished as the runner-up in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Saturday at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

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Magic guard Mac McClung completed a historic 3-peat after defeating Spurs rookie Stephon Castle in the final round of the Slam Dunk Contest.

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NBA Slam Dunk Contest history was made Saturday night in San Francisco. Mac McClung, who had four perfect 50s on four attempts, won the Dunk Contest for the third consecutive year, becoming the first player in history to pull off a three-peat in the event.

Making good use of props, the Orlando G Leaguer bested the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year to win his third NBA Slam Dunk Contest title in a row.

From the skills challenge to the slam dunk contest, here are the odds the San Antonio Spurs players can win their events and more.

It was another action packed Saturday night of the NBA All-Star weekend with history being made, a slam dunk masterclass, and a controversial disqualification all taking place in San Francisco.

Orlando Magic two-way guard Mac McClung achieved a rare feat in NBA history by winning the league’s slam dunk contest for the third straight year, something no one in the NBA has ever done before. McClung celebrated his victory at Orlando’s Raising Cane’s on Feb.