Updated 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Odds See Mac McClung Rise as the Favorite

For the first time in league history, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature a current player from the NBA G League. Not only will Mac McClung be participating in the Dunk Contest, but he's also the favorite to win it, according to FanDuel Sportsbook's latest NBA odds.

The Dunk Contest will feature McClung, the Houston Rockets' Kenyon Martin Jr., New York Knicks center Jericho Sims and New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III.

McClung is currently on a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, which means he's limited to only 45 games on the active NBA roster and the rest of his time must be spent in the G League. McClung has bounced around the NBA in his career, but really made a name for himself with an impressive high school highlight reel filled with crazy passes and dunks.

2023 Slam Dunk Contest Odds

While he didn't open as the favorite, McClung now holds +100 odds to win the event in an ever-shifting landscape ahead of Saturday night's contest.

These odds have changed a bunch just in the last few hours, so it's wise to keep an eye on these if you're planning to wager on this.

NBA All-Star Weekend Saturday Night begins with the Skills Challenge, which is followed by the 3-Point Shootout. The night will end with the Slam Dunk Contest, all of which will air on TNT.

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