The Indiana Pacers made a surprising roster move this week when they cut former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman and signed reigning dunk contest champion Mac McClung to a multi-year contract. McClung got his first minutes with the Pacers on Wednesday during the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, and his first bucket might not have been a dunk, but it was a highlight worthy play all the same.

Mac McClung’s first bucket with the Pacers came during the second quarter when he came off a screen set by Pascal Siakam and found himself clear for a three-point shot. He knocked the shot down, only to be fouled by Mavericks guard Brandon Williams for an and-one. He would make the free-throw to complete the three-point play.

It’s been a long journey for McClung to get to this point where

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