“Disrespectful during Black History Month” – Former NFL veteran's reaction to Mac McClung’s dunk contest was priceless

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung wowed fans at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, but former NFL player Darius Butler had a rather different view of it. With the contest thought to be losing some of its 'wow' factor, many think McClung has brought it back.

Standing at just 1.88m, McClung is not considered tall by NBA standards, thus making what he did at the Slam Dunk Contest even more surprising. He recorded three straight perfect scores for his dunks that left everyone in the stadium and at home lost for words.

Butler, a former defensive back, took to Twitter to express his thoughts on McClung's efforts with a tongue-in-cheek response.

"This is disrespectful during Black History month Mac!"

This is disrespectful during Black History month Mac!

In case there are those that did not watch what the 76ers guard managed to pull off, then luckily we have you covered. Take a look below at the sensational moves the 24-year-old managed to pull off.

OVER 2 PEOPLE. TAP OFF THE BACKBOARD.

GOODNESS, MAC MCCLUNG.

#ATTSlamDunk x #StateFarmSaturday
📺: Live on TNT https://t.co/kEzCbDofEd

The overall show from the guard was a thing of beauty as he took flight several times and wowed everyone watching.

Could the NFL do a Slam Dunk Contest at the Pro Bowl?

Like the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest, the NFL's Pro Bowl has lost its shine over the last decade. Many players pull out for various reasons, and players who are in the Super Bowl can't attend either.

“It was unique and cool to see how the flag football game has been transcendent with the youth.”

@man_dammn speaks on his experience at the Pro Bowl Games. https://t.co/Kg32XBktaN

That brings us to the question of how to revamp the Pro Bowl experience. This year's instalment was a big step in the right direction, with Peyton and Eli Manning taking charge of the AFC and NFC respectfully.

There were activities such as Flag Football, Dodgeball, Longest Drive, and many others. But could we add a Slam Dunk Contest to that list? We don't see why not, as the NFL has some ridiculously athletic players.

.@JJettas2 and the Griddy took over the Pro Bowl Games. https://t.co/128L2sL8sF

It would certainly be appealing aesthetically anyway, with several players clearly being able to dunk.

While it is just a thought, the league could do worse things than introduce a dunk contest at the Pro Bowl.

Mac McClung seems to have revitalized the NBA's version, now the NFL could possibly do the same.