The Philadelphia 76ers signed G League standout Mac McClung to a two-way contract and waived Julian Champagnie on Tuesday.
McClung, 24, has but to catch on with an NBA staff full-time however has made his mark within the developmental league.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls’ and Los Angeles Lakers’ G League associates final season, McClung averaged 21.6 factors, 7.6 assists and 6.6 rebounds per recreation and was named G League Rookie of the Year. He signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors over the summer season however was launched in October, permitting Philadelphia to choose him up.
In 18 video games for Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, McClung has averaged 19.1 factors and 4.7 assists per recreation whereas capturing 50 % from 3-point vary on 4.3 makes an attempt per recreation.
McClung additionally turned the primary G League participant to simply accept an invite to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The 6-foot-2 guard was recognized for his dunk mixtapes popping out of highschool and can compete Saturday in Salt Lake City. He’s additionally slated to play within the Rising Stars Game on Friday.
McClung noticed simply two video games of NBA motion final season, one for the Lakers and one for the Bulls, and averaged 4.0 factors and 1.5 rebounds over 12.5 minutes per recreation.
Champagnie started the season on a two-way deal for the 76ers and didn’t rating in two temporary appearances for the NBA membership. He is a rookie out of St. John’s.
