Mac McClung Signs with Marc Gasol’s Basquet Girona in Spain’s Liga ACB

Three-time dunk contest winner Mac McClung signs with Basquet Girona, ending his G-League tenure as the all-time leading scorer.

Mac McClung, the 27-year-old three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, has signed a professional contract with Basquet Girona of Liga ACB. The deal, confirmed by his mother Lenoir McClung on Thursday, August 6, 2026, moves the guard to Spain’s top professional league. McClung joins a club owned by former NBA All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol, located approximately one hour outside of Barcelona. The signing follows a career where McClung appeared in 17 NBA games across five different franchises, recording a career scoring average of 5.9 points per game.

McClung’s transition to European basketball comes after he became the first G-League player to ever participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, eventually becoming the only athlete to win the event three consecutive times. Despite his aerial success, the guard sought a stable role after his most recent NBA stint. In October 2025, he signed his first standard NBA contract with the Indiana Pacers, though the team waived him just one week later. His final NBA transaction involved a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls in February, shortly before he declined an invitation to attempt a record-breaking fourth dunk title.

Roster Status and Eligibility Changes

According to Lenoir McClung, the decision to move overseas was driven by the player’s loss of eligibility for two-way contracts. These specific roster spots previously allowed him to move between NBA rosters and their G-League affiliates. While McClung and his representation engaged in discussions with various NBA teams regarding the upcoming season, no franchises were prepared to offer a firm commitment at this time. The move to Liga ACB represents a shift away from the minor league circuit where he established himself as the G-League’s all-time leading scorer.

Basquet Girona has signaled their intention to utilize the 5.9 PPG scorer as a franchise player. This designation was a primary factor in the agreement, as McClung had previously rejected multiple lucrative international offers to maintain his pursuit of a full-time NBA roster spot. His mother noted that the timing was finally appropriate to close the chapter on his developmental league career, where he also earned two MVP awards.

The Marc Gasol Influence

Marc Gasol played a pivotal role in recruiting McClung to the Girona-based squad. The former NBA champion, who was raised in the Barcelona suburbs, has been personally assisting McClung in selecting a residence in Spain. Lenoir McClung indicated that Gasol’s involvement had a massive impact on her son’s willingness to commit to the Spanish club. The guard reportedly feels at peace with the decision to compete in Liga ACB rather than returning to the G-League to chase a third MVP trophy or further scoring records.

Professional Career Statistics and Milestones

McClung leaves the American professional system as one of the most decorated players in G-League history. Beyond his scoring records and MVP honors, he remains the first player to win three straight dunk contests while representing the minor league. His mother questioned the logic of returning to the G-League, citing that he had already maximized his achievements within that system. The move to Spain marks his first official departure from the NBA and G-League ecosystem since beginning his professional journey.