Mac McClung is headed overseas, signing with Spain’s Bàsquet Girona in the Liga ACB, the club announced Thursday. This move marks a wild turn for a player who, despite his viral hops and undeniable talent, just couldn’t stick in the league. It’s a new chapter for the guard who became the first player to win multiple G League MVP awards and who holds the title of the G League’s all-time leading scorer.
From G League Legend to International Pro
You gotta wonder how a guy who absolutely dominated the G League finds himself in this position. McClung wasn’t just good, he was *the best*. He snagged not one, but two G League MVP awards, most recently with the Windy City Bulls this past season. Remember that insane 59-point outburst in March? That’s when he surpassed Renaldo Major to become the G League’s all-time leading scorer. He led the league with 31.8 points per game, dishing out 7.9 assists, and draining 3.5 triples per contest. Oh, and let’s not forget the man’s a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion, pulling off a rare three-peat with his jaw-dropping acrobatics. He also took home the scoring title with the G League Bulls this season, just like he did with the Osceola Magic two seasons ago. It’s an incredible resume for a guy who went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021.
The Elusive NBA Dream
Despite all those accolades and the obvious hustle, the NBA just wasn’t happening long-term for McClung. He’s appeared in a grand total of 17 NBA games across five different franchises: the Bulls, Lakers, 76ers, Magic, and Pacers. Eleven of those 17 games came just this past season. The Pacers signed him to a multi-year deal, his first standard NBA contract, early in the 2025-26 campaign when they were guard-needy. But get this: they waived him less than two weeks later. He played in only three games for them, all losses, averaging 6.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals off the bench. His final stint with the NBA’s Bulls saw him average 6 points, 1.1 assists, and 12.6 minutes, shooting 39% from the field and 25% from deep. His last outing on April 12 against the Dallas Mavericks, a loss, saw him put up a season-high 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting.
Now 27, McClung is taking his talents overseas to Bàsquet Girona, the club founded by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. It’s a huge move for him, but honestly, it makes you scratch your head. Can a player who achieved so much in the G League still find his way back to the NBA? This international move doesn’t close that door, but it sure does open a brand new chapter. It’s gonna be interesting to see how he thrives with Girona!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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