Slam Dunk

Yonhap News Agency tells of a sport manga from Japan that's made waves on the mainland in Korea, along with a film adaptation: The Japanese basketball comic ...

The repackaged version of the book series by Takehiko Inoue has seen a resurgence in sales since Jan. Again, here’s an example of foreign comics proving more successful than USA comics. The Japanese basketball comic book series “Slam Dunk” has sold over 1 million copies in South Korea on the back of the popularity of its animated film adaptation, its local publisher said Tuesday.

NBA player Mac McClung may have just 'saved' the annual dunk contest, but scoring methods could still be improved, a dunking expert says.

Sometimes they dream up entertaining ways to showcase their abilities, such as [slapping a sticker high on the backboard](https://youtu.be/HnBCN53rO2g?t=78), [grabbing a stuffed animal hanging](https://youtu.be/fBYLPU_DxX8?t=159) from the rim with their mouth or [blowing out a lit birthday candle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHSdvLILMFY&t=59s) that is on the rim as part of the dunk. [Jumping over a](https://youtu.be/QKJtHJBFUdw?t=27) [celebrity](https://youtu.be/hzZq1QOOeNY) is no different from jumping over an ordinary person of the same height. [Jumping over obstacles is impressive](https://youtu.be/1EfYwBb2iho?t=100) because it makes all other parts of the dunk more difficult. Turns out Kadour and Damian had devised a [system to classify dunks](https://wda.do/dunks) that was very much like the one Evans and I published in 2019. This is easier than checking distance between the hips and the floor, because the dunk happens so quickly and jerseys can make it hard to visually locate the hip. [Philadelphia 76ers’ Mac McClung won](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/who-is-mac-mcclung-former-high-school-phenom-breaks-out-as-2023-slam-dunk-champion-at-nba-all-star-weekend/) with a [turnaround slam on Feb. We found about 28% of a dunker’s score is based on factors that have nothing to do with the actual dunk, such as whether or not the contest took place in the hometown of the dunker or the dunker’s team. Other factors included the player’s popularity – as measured by the number of mentions in the media. [Dominique Wilkins](https://www.nba.com/news/history-legend-dominique-wilkins) just jumped [so high on every dunk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYhNbslDh8). My pursuit led me to the World Dunk Association, which was started in 2020 by Only about 45% of a player’s dunk score is based on what they do with their body or the ball, our analysis found. [Kenny “Sky” Walker](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/walkeke01.html) was my biggest inspiration, because I felt as if we jumped alike, and he did a lot of [360s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7PaSXpy8kQ).

How did the G League guard perform and how was he received by the home crowd in his return to action?

McClung, 24, was G League Rookie of the Year in 2021-22 but did have a pair of 10-day contracts with the Chicago Bulls, appearing in one game. He was not drafted but signed with the Lakers. “His catch-and-shoot threes have really evolved,” Karl said, “and I really think that will be his next step. [Kevin Tresolini ](https://www.delawareonline.com/videos/embed/2749278001?placement=mobileweb-amp&cst=news%2Flocal&series=news%2Flocal&keywords=&licenseType=paid_subscriber)at [email protected] and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. “He put in a lot of work,” Karl said. We love the vibe that they bring. We love the energy. The presence of opposing players forced him to settle for a layup. He also made one late-season appearance for the L.A. He won the slam dunk contest wearing 76ers gear but has not yet otherwise suited up for the Sixers, who host Memphis on Thursday night in their first game since the All-Star Weekend. He finished with 7 points on 2-for-9 field-goal shooting and 1-for-2 foul-line aim but did deal seven assists in 25 minutes. “I want to make an impact.

Mac McClung has been a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for about a week, and he's already one of the organization's biggest draws.

Mac McClung was the talk of the town after a near faultless slam dunk showing during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend.

“And that’s the goal, to play in the NBA and find a way back there.” I’m just going to try and be the best me I can be.” “Both of those experiences [in the NBA] were great,” McClung added during his chat with The Professor. “I’ve always kind of been the underdog and some really credible people that I respect were ‘it’s time - find a way.’ Former LA Lakers star Mac McClung bagged a perfect 50 in 19 out of his 20 scores from the judges, securing a $100,000 prize and reigniting hopes of landing a permanent NBA roster spot. In a recent interview with fellow basketball viral sensation The Professor, the point guard recalled embracing his first taste of internet stardom.

After a tough night shooting the ball (2-for-9 overall) for the Delaware Blue Coats in Wednesday's loss to the Motor City Cruise, McClung did express a ...

He has newfound fame after dominating the Dunk Contest but the prize in his eyes is still a real spot on an NBA roster and being an impactful player. [“I’m not really like into worrying what other people think about my game,” he finished. At this stage, not a lot of people really know what he can do on the basketball court besides dunking, but he isn’t worried about what others think. He wants a shot at the NBA. RT @Raggs_No_Riches: Mac McClung got a chance at the dunk contest. [boardroom.tv/mac-mcclung-je…](https://t.co/vWSNR9xHCN)– [6:07 PM](https://twitter.com/NickDePaula/status/1628169478851756032) [Chris Biderman](https://twitter.com/TheWarriorsWire)@ [TheWarriorsWire](https://twitter.com/TheWarriorsWire) [foxsports.com/stories/nba/i-…](https://t.co/sy50w6kpKW)– [1:56 PM](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/1628468726696939525) [Melissa Rohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin)@ [melissarohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin) [foxsports.com/stories/nba/i-…](https://t.co/sy50w6kpKW)– [9:49 PM](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/1628225314391478272) [Nick DePaula](https://twitter.com/NickDePaula)@ [NickDePaula](https://twitter.com/NickDePaula) [foxsports.com/stories/nba/i-…](https://t.co/sy50w6kpKW)– [3:55 PM](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/1628498844114903041) [Melissa Rohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin)@ [melissarohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin) You just be present and when stuff like that happens, it’s just such a gift. [pic.twitter.com/aNO7iJppi4](https://t.co/aNO7iJppi4)– [6:03 PM](https://twitter.com/JGrasso_/status/1628530960412155907) [Melissa Rohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin)@ [melissarohlin](https://twitter.com/melissarohlin) “I wanna make an impact.

Rising star Mac McClung may have given the Slam Dunk contest a new lease of life. | ITV National News.

Philadelphia would become his third NBA team, and he hasn't even played for the 76ers yet. NBA players watching the show reacted with amazement, with Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks pictured filming the action on the courtside with his mouth open in disbelief. "Ever since the beginning, I was the underdog,” said McClung, who put on a Gate City jersey – in homage to his high school and hometown in Virginia - for the final dunk.

The 76ers' fresh-faced point guard (who was just called up from the G League this week) was the undisputed star of the night. In every round of the dunk contest ...

“He captured the attention of a basketball community that was beginning to lose faith that the dunk contests of old — like the Vince Carter years and Zach Lavine displays — would ever come back. The internet is still recovering from the spectacle and the “Who is Mac McClung?” write-ups will continue for at least a few days. He moved to the Chicago Bulls for a short contract the next year, eventually ending up in the NBA G League with the Bulls’ affiliate, Windy City. In every round of the dunk contest in Salt Lake City, McClung bungeed his 6’2″ frame up to the net with flourish. For his already-established fanbase, the dunk contest just told the world what they’ve known for years. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.