Mac McClung

 

Mac McClung is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on January 6, 2000, in Gate City, Virginia, and attended high school at Gate City High School.

During his high school career, McClung gained national attention for his impressive scoring ability and highlight-reel dunks. He set several Virginia high school basketball records, including the all-time scoring record with 2,801 points. He committed to play college basketball at Georgetown University, where he played for two seasons from 2018-2020.

After his sophomore season at Georgetown, McClung declared for the 2020 NBA draft but ultimately withdrew his name and transferred to Texas Tech University. He played one season at Texas Tech and then declared for the 2021 NBA draft, where he was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. He was later traded to the Washington Wizards, where he played his rookie season.

In February 2022, McClung was traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he currently plays. Despite his relatively short NBA career, McClung has already gained a reputation as an explosive scorer and an exciting player to watch.