[NBA PR] Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Most Valuable Player. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 31 head coaches and general managers.
Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Most Valuable Player. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 31 head coaches and general managers.
During the 2023-24 regular season, McClung averaged a G League-high 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds… pic.twitter.com/r5Mr2EiAf8
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 5, 2024
by MarvelsGrantMan136
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Is Mac McClung good enough to be a role player in the NBA?
He’s averaged 25.7 / 4.7r / 6.6a on 50.9/39.6/84.3. The unfortunate reality is he’s an undersized guard in a leeague full of 6’5″ – 6’8″ switchable wings on the perimeter, athleticism be damned. That size gap is always going to be the blocker as for “why isn’t he in the NBA?”
It’s crazy that nobody gives this dude a chance. In the limited minutes I’ve seen him play, he looks pretty good.
Is this sub ever gonna get over this dude
This is the nba sub go post this shit on the gatorade league sub or something
The ~~Sixers~~ Magic should waive him. Raptors will put anyone on the floor and give them a chance at this point
what the fuck is the point of the G League if the MVP can’t make a 15 man roster of the NBA
There’s no reason a team like Toronto shouldn’t give him a 10 day contract today
Should go to Europe. Don’t get really why players are so against it. Play in Barcelona or Madrid vs in Iowa.
Alex Caruso said it best I think. G League players aren’t looked to for scoring 20+ a game. Can you defend multiple positions? Do you have the skills to be a 12 MPG off the bench low utilization player? GMs are looking for janitors in the G League, not CEOs.
People say he is ‘athletic’ but I don’t think he’s exceptionally fast or quick. It’s more that he has incredible hops. However, in competitive NBA games he isn’t going to get easy fun breakaway dunks. And in the half court he isn’t going to get a full head of steam and dunk on 7 footers. Simply put, if he can become an elite 3 point shooter he will be in the league. If not, I’m sure I can hire him to mow my lawn.
I don’t know if this was announced here, but G League rookie of the year was Oscar Tshiebwe of the Pacers, with Jordan Miller (Clippers) and Ricky Council IV (76ers) as 2nd and 3rd place runner ups.
He needs another shot in the show
He could start on the Spurs and there’d be minimal dropoff
Congratulations, Justin Timberlake!
I feel bad for the guy that he isnt 3 inches taller so NBA GMs would take a harder look
I can imagine Payton Prichard isn’t too far off McClung’s size and chops, and he’s very effective in a reserve role. I guess there’s just some intangibles that aren’t apparent to us fans that GMs seem to have tables on.
Should play in Australia, Jordon Crawford (5”6) helped lead a championship just recently
One thing I respect about Mac is that he could probably have a very successful career overseas, but he seems determined to make it in the NBA any way possible. He’s very dedicated and talented, but just lacks the size unfortunately
bronny gonna get more NBA minutes than mac.
Everybody already has #1 options
People think they’re trying out for ceo, when you’re actually trying out to be a janitor
How do you play shoot and defend when Lebron or Russell Westbrook has the ball
For anyone wondering where he could fit in the league, look at Payton Pritchard on the Cs. If Mac can up the intensity and work on his defense he absolutely could find a spot somewhere as a 3rd string energy guard
Call me stupid but id rather have a G league DPOY on my team than the MVP. Scoring 30 ppg in the g league won’t convert to NBA and no team needs a new primary scorer unless they’re doing 100% rebuild. Steals and blocks might not carry over fully but defensive iq and skill can go across all levels. Marcus Smart/Giannis/Jrue/JJJ/Gary Payton could get a stop on almost if not everyone. Joel Embiid won’t drop 30+ against every single player.
I honestly don’t know why everyone in this sub is determined on shitting on him, saying he can’t make it in the league cause he’s an alpha, like back up pg’s just don’t exist or something.