Slam Dunk Champ Mac McClung Says LeBron James Would ‘Probably’ Beat Him In Contest

Mac McClung is the back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk champion, however even he has his doubts about going on the King … telling TMZ Sports activities he’d “probably” lose to LeBron James in a contest!!

The 25-year-old G League star wowed the gang but once more throughout All-Star festivities this previous weekend … edging out Celtics star Jaylen Brown to take house the trophy in Indy.

We spoke with the high-flying athlete about what’s subsequent following his massive victory … and whereas he is planning to complete out this season robust earlier than going again to the drafting board for brand new dunks, there’s one factor you may in all probability take off his “To-Do” checklist — a showdown with LeBron.

“[LeBron’s] the man, I don’t know if I’d want to go up against him,” Mac instructed us throughout his movie star shift at Elevating Cane’s in Orlando. “He’d probably beat me, for sure.”

Price noting — LeBron famously by no means did the dunk contest … one thing followers virtually begged him to do for years, contemplating he is one of many best rim-rattlers in league historical past.

Regardless of the dearth of expertise within the occasion, Mac thinks the Lakers celebrity could be his largest competitors but … even at 39 years previous.

Mac admitted he is nonetheless on the fence about whether or not he’ll go for a three-peat … but when he does, he is simply seeking to go up towards anybody who truly WANTS to take part.