Gate City native Mac McClung and the Blue Coats capture the G-League championship

SAITAMA, JAPAN – OCTOBER 02: Mac McClung #55 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the NBA Japan Games between the Washington Wizards and the …

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by: Kenny Hawkins

Posted: Apr 6, 2023 / 11:50 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 7, 2023 / 11:11 AM EDT

EDINBURG, Tex. (WJHL) — The Delaware Blue Coats defeated the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 114-110 to win the 2023 G League championship.

It’s the first time the Blue Coats have won the title in their history. Delaware was led by Gate City native and 2023 NBA Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung, who is on a two-way deal with the Sixers. McClung scored 30 points and had 4 rebounds and 8 assists.

After averaging 34 points through two games, Delaware Blue Coats guard and former Tennessee Volunteer Jaden Springer was named MVP of the 2023 NBA G League Finals presented by YouTube TV.

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