[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E325-E326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MATTHEW ``MAC'' McCLUNG

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 18, 2023

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Matthew ``Mac'' McClung 
of Gate City, Virginia, who on February 18, 2023, won the NBA All-Star 
slam dunk contest. With just over 2,000 residents, Mac's incredible 
accomplishments have put Gate City on the map.
  After graduating from Gate City High School as a three-star recruit 
in 2018, Mac played college basketball for Georgetown University and 
Texas Tech University, before declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. I've 
followed Mac's basketball career since high school, attending a few of 
his Gate City and Georgetown games.
  Mac has worked hard on his craft, playing in the NBA G league since 
turning pro. He won NBA G League Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 
season. In February, Mac was not only the first NBA G League player to 
participate in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest,

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but to also win it. I was glad to be able to watch Mac's incredible win 
live.
  After the dunk contest, Mac signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. On 
April 7, Mac won the NBA G League title with the Delaware Blue Coats. 
Two days later, he helped the 76ers defeat the Brooklyn Nets in their 
final regular season game and netted a near-triple double with 20 
points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
  Mac's hard work and dedication have made all of us in Southwest 
Virginia proud. His professionalism when talking with members of the 
media continues to impress me. Even with his new-found fame, Mac 
continues to be a gentlemen.
  I congratulate Mac on his win in February and wish him continued 
success in basketball. I look forward to following his career. I am 
confident it will be a long and fruitful one.

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