Fans troll Zion Williamson for potential NBA Slam Dunk Contest against Mac McClung: “torn acl first dunk in”

Mac McClung transformed into a dunk icon after his performance in the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest which he won last weekend. After his incredible outing, the G League star shared his desire to go head-to-head against the New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson in the event one day.

"I would love that," McClung said. "I think he’s an amazing dunker and amazing player, I think it would build up the fan base, and it would just be a great time."

NBACentral

@TheNBACentral

Mac McClung would ‘love’ to challenge Zion Williamson in the dunk contest: ahnfiredigital.com/nba/philadelph…

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Mac McClung would ‘love’ to challenge Zion Williamson in the dunk contest: ahnfiredigital.com/nba/philadelph…

Williamson hasn't confirmed that he'll participate in the event, but he said that he'll give it some thought.

"I’ll think about it," Williamson said when asked if fans will ever get to see him in the dunk contest. "I’ll put heavy consideration into doing the dunk contest. I feel like if I am going to do it, I’d probably do it next year."

Fans had some fun reacting to the idea of McClung and Williamson duking it out dunk for dunk. Here are some of the best reactions to the potential dunk competition.

Fire Glenn Rivers

@HurtsGOAT

@TheNBACentral Zion can barely play 50 games a season he’s never doing it

@TheNBACentral Zion can barely play 50 games a season he’s never doing it

⚡fight ファイト

@FightOrFall37

@TheNBACentral They're both gonna be out of the league in three years, so they better get on it

@TheNBACentral They're both gonna be out of the league in three years, so they better get on it

Sketchy

@Sketchy72

@TheNBACentral Zion too scared to do a dunk contest just like Ja.

@TheNBACentral Zion too scared to do a dunk contest just like Ja.

Austin reaves burner

@Lakers17chipOG

@TheNBACentral He’s beating that bust

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@TheNBACentral He’s beating that bust

Los Angeles Lakers ❼

@CookedByLakers

@TheNBACentral Zion is scared

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@TheNBACentral Zion is scared 😭

YouB21Hooper

@YouB21Hooper

@TheNBACentral Zion would break a nail get hurt and miss the whole season.

@TheNBACentral Zion would break a nail get hurt and miss the whole season.

warnerj33

@jwarner33

@TheNBACentral Zion would be out for 6 months if he ever did the dunk contest

@TheNBACentral Zion would be out for 6 months if he ever did the dunk contest

Sean

@IDontSingh1

@TheNBACentral Zion would be out with injury

@TheNBACentral Zion would be out with injury

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@zyxcondones

@TheNBACentral torn acl first dunk in

@TheNBACentral torn acl first dunk in

Ed Parrot

@EdwardParrot

@TheNBACentral Trying to end Zion's career. 'Pop'

@TheNBACentral Trying to end Zion's career. 'Pop'

Heisenberg’s Ghost

@letscook420

@TheNBACentral Zion will never be healthy enough

@TheNBACentral Zion will never be healthy enough

Dave fox

@Houston_Padre

@TheNBACentral Zion would break or tear something

@TheNBACentral Zion would break or tear something

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@packedgxxp

@TheNBACentral Who does bro think he is

@TheNBACentral Who does bro think he is 💀

Vince🍇

@Vince1o7

@TheNBACentral He’d beat tf out of that fatass in a dunk contest

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@TheNBACentral He’d beat tf out of that fatass in a dunk contest

CURRY FROM WAY DOWNTOWN

@FrankBurner2

@TheNBACentral McClung vs Zion dunk contest next year

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@TheNBACentral McClung vs Zion dunk contest next year
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Fans are excited to see the two take on each other. Who do you think will win between the two, McClung or Williamson?

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Reporter apologized for comments about Mac McClung's dunk contest involvement

Mac McClung single-handedly restored the interest of the audience with his impressive dunks last week. People were tired of seeing failed attempts, and their interest in the event wasn't like before. However, the league's decision to let McClung join the contest proved to be a smart choice.

He won the competition, joining a short list of participants who aren't of Africa American descent. Due to this, ESPN's Jesse Washington tweeted that McClung's race is the reason why he was able to participate.

"Mac is a nice kid and an outstanding dunker but the reason he’s in the dunk contest is that he’s white. i ain’t mad at Mac for participating. i’m mad at the NBA for refusing to understand that the contest has to totally change, or disappear," Washington tweeted.

Jesse Washington

@jessewashington

Mac is a nice kid and an outstanding dunker but the reason he’s in the dunk contest is that he’s white. i ain’t mad at Mac for participating. i’m mad at the NBA for refusing to understand that the contest has to totally change, or disappear. twitter.com/ShamsCharania/…

Shams Charania

@ShamsCharania

76ers' Mac McClung previews his NBA Slam Dunk Contest: “There’s at least two dunks that I know have never been done in any contest.” McClung sits down with @Stadium to discuss dunk contest preparation, rejecting significant overseas deals to pursue NBA dream, more:

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76ers' Mac McClung previews his NBA Slam Dunk Contest: “There’s at least two dunks that I know have never been done in any contest.” McClung sits down with @Stadium to discuss dunk contest preparation, rejecting significant overseas deals to pursue NBA dream, more: https://t.co/I46P0fji9s

Mac is a nice kid and an outstanding dunker but the reason he’s in the dunk contest is that he’s white. i ain’t mad at Mac for participating. i’m mad at the NBA for refusing to understand that the contest has to totally change, or disappear. twitter.com/ShamsCharania/…

Fans weren't happy with the comments, and Washington apologized in an article:

"Yo, Mac McClung: I was wrong, kid. You belonged in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. You rose to the moment and elevated the event from irrelevant to entertaining, and I apologize for saying that you were chosen to compete because you’re white.

"Don’t get me wrong: Skin color did play a role in McClung’s opportunity. But based on his talent and performance, McClung deserved his spot – and his presence sends a message to people who question whether Black people deserve what we have earned."

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