Mac McClung
#5SG · Chicago Bulls
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
27
College
Texas Tech
Experience
2 yrs
D+
B-
C+
D
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The Verdict on Mac, in One Read
On the field, Mac McClung grades out as a middling SG for Chicago Bulls (C+ Impact). That places him 121st of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 10 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 36.0% | 25.9% | 70.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 4 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 4 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 36.0% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ DAL | L 128-149 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | -1 |
| Sat, 4/11 | vs ORL | L 103-127 | 10 | 7 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$164K
AAV
$164K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
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Among SG contracts at this AAV tier, Mac McClung grades a D+ Contract Value Index. The grade reflects the fundamental disconnect between his two-way contract structure at $164K AAV and his on-court production: through four games in the 2025-26 season, he's averaging 5.8 PPG, 1.3 RPG, and 0.5 APG—numbers that, while modest, align with his D- performance grade and underscore why the Bulls opted to re-sign him to the same two-way structure rather than upgrade to a standard roster contract. Two-way deals at this price point are inherently low-risk, depth-piece commitments, and McClung's cultural footprint—three consecutive Slam Dunk Contest championships and back-to-back G League MVP awards—generates outsized media interest that temporarily inflates perceived value; the reality is that organizational conviction lags significantly behind fan enthusiasm, as evidenced by the roster churn around him and his continued marginal role. As a fourth-year player at 27, McClung remains in a developmental window where translation from G League dominance to consistent NBA impact is still theoretically possible, yet the gap between his acclaim and his actual statistical contribution suggests that window is narrowing. The CVI reflects genuine value uncertainty: he's neither a sunk cost nor a hidden gem, but rather a uniquely polarizing player whose contract is appropriately modest given the absence of proven NBA staying power, even as his narrative continues to generate disproportionate attention.
Performance Analysis
D-
#121 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Mac's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Mac Compares at the Position
Mac McClung ranks 121st of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Mac between Nique Clifford (D-) just ahead and Hugo Gonzalez (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Nique CliffordSacramento KingsD-Nate WilliamsGolden State WarriorsD-Kobe BufkinLos Angeles LakersD-Mac McClungD-
Graded lower
Hugo GonzalezBoston CelticsTransaction History
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About this player
Mac McClung is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at SG for the Chicago Bulls. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Mac McClung, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment B-.
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