SAN FRANCISCO — Each year, when the NBA All-Star Game rolls around, rather than watch a mean-nothing game that’s void of defense, I look for other, more fun things to do, like have a root canal.

SAN FRANCISCO — About a year ago at this time, Mac McClung thought his dunk contest days were done. He'd been in the contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend twice, won it both times with plenty of ...