About a year ago at this time, Mac McClung thought his dunk contest days were done. He’d been in the contest at the NBA’s All-Star weekend twice, won it

Two-time reigning Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung is favored to win the event on Saturday at All-Star Weekend.

Mac McClung has gone two-for-two in his Slam Dunk contest appearances, cementing himself as one of the best performers in the NBA All-Star weekend's premier event. He will attempt to join Nate Robinson as the only three-time dunk winner on Saturday.

McClung has stolen the show at the dunk contest in each of the last two years, but his success on All-Star weekend hasn't resulted in a real opportunity on an NBA roster. Since wi