James Wiseman is praising Mac McClung's dunk contest performance ... telling TMZ Sports the high flyer 'definitely' has what it takes to maintain a spot in the NBA.
the high flyer is a"great player."
24-year-old McClung has bounced around the NBA and G League after going undrafted in 2021, but got another opportunity when he signed a two-way contract with the Sixers right before wowing the entire basketball community with his dunking skills in Utah. We spoke with Wiseman out at LAX about how Mac can build off his momentum from the dunk contest and remain in the league ... and he thinks the former Georgetown and Texas Tech star can solidify his spot on an NBA roster.
Of course, McClung previously played for the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers on 10-day contracts ... but now many, Wiseman included, believe it's time for Mac to shine in the NBA. Finally, Wiseman -- selected by Golden State in the 2020 NBA Draft -- says he's"super excited" to start fresh in Detroit after the Warriors traded him at the trade deadline.
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