Mac McClung, affiliated with Orlando Magic, began the tournament emblematic, jumping over a car, taking the ball on the sunroof and ending with a spin, receiving maximum grade
Mac McClung shone once again in the 2025 buried tournament, guaranteeing his third consecutive title and consolidating his name in the history of the competition. Osceola Magic player, an affiliate of Orlando Magic in the G-League, was the highlight of the night with impressive performances that pulled applause and shouts from the audience present at the Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors. From the beginning, McClung has shown that he was at a level above competitors. His first buried was an athletic masterpiece: he jumped over a car, took the ball from the sunroof and finished with a spin, receiving maximum grade.
Meanwhile, Chicago Bulls Matas Buzelis failed to complete his attempts, and Andre Jackson Jr., from Milwaukee Bucks, had a discreet performance. Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs freshman, presented technical and plastic buried, but without the same impact as the three -time champion. In the decision, Castle made a great effort to try to dethron McClung, marking a 50 when performing a bold move as she passed the ball behind her back before finishing. However, the current champion has shown why he is considered the biggest name of the competition in recent years.
He ended his presentation with one buried using two balls, as well as another impressive jump about a helper, ensuring two maximum notes and the historical title. With this achievement, McClung equaled Nate Robinson as the only three -time champion in the history of the tournament, but became the first to reach this brand consecutively. After the victory, the player was grateful for the support received and aired the doubt about his return in 2026: “If they want me to come back, I can think about it.”
After the competition, McClung also commented on his preparation and the mental challenge of the dispute. “I was thinking, please, between ball, please. And then in the car, I’m like, please don’t fall into the car. But in the end, it all comes down to confidence in preparation. It was months of intense training, and when the time came, I just got in the flow, without thinking too much. After my second participation, I felt that I needed to improve, and that’s what motivated me to seek perfection in this edition. ”
In addition to the buried show, Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro won the three -point tournament, preventing Damian Lillard from reaching his third consecutive trophy in the dispute. The skill challenge was the Cleveland Cavaliers duo, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, at an event marked by unusual disqualification by Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Matheus Oliveira
