Why is Mac McClung not in the NBA? Bulls guard becomes all-time leading scorer in G League history
Mac McClung continues to add to his list of accolades without actually playing in the NBA.
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Mac McClung might be more well-known than many NBA players thanks to his Slam Dunk Contest success, and he now has another accolade to his name. The 27-year-old became the G League's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday night with a brilliant 59-point performance for the Windy City Bulls . The record includes the regular season, playoffs and tip-off tournament.
The G League’s new scoring king! 👑 @windycitybulls and @chicagobulls Two-Way star Mac McClung has passed Renaldo Major (5,299) to become the G League’s all-time leading scorer across the Tip-Off Tournament, regular season, and playoffs. pic.
twitter. com/OipnwBSneI — NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 25, 2026 McClung has played NBA minutes before, but each stint has been remarkably short despite all of his success one level below the association. Here's a look at McClung's place among the all-time great G League scorers and why he still isn't in the NBA.