"Bronny James has a job but this man doesn’t" - NBA Fans Stunned as Pacers Cut Mac McClung to Sign Another Undersized Backup PG

NBA fans reacted to the Indiana Pacers' decision to cut point guard Mac McClung on Thursday. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that McClung was let go by the team after appearing in three games in the 2025-26 NBA season. During that stretch, the reigning Slam Dunk Contest champion averaged 6.3 points and 1.3 rebounds on 38.9% shooting.

Indiana is reportedly replacing McClung with a veteran point guard. Charania reported on X that the team is signing undersized guard Monte Morris following the release of McClung.

After the news of McClung's departure was posted on social media, fans shared their thoughts on the roster moves. Here are some of what the fans said about Indiana's decisions.

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"Bronny has a job but this man doesn’t," a fan said. "I'll never forget the Mac McClung era in Indy 💔🕊️" another fan commented. "NBA teams passing around Mac Mcclung every 3 months before the all star dunk contest," one fan said.

Fans believe McClung wil be signed by a team before the Slam Dunk Contest.

"He’ll sign to a team the week of the Dunk Contest," someone commented. "He’ll be back for the dunk contest," a comment read. "The NBA hitting Mac up after this when it’s time for the Dunk Contest," a fan pointed out.

Before McClung was waived, the Pacers were already dealing with a plethora of injuries to their roster. Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss the entire season due to a torn Achilles tendon recovery. Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Johnny Furphy are all out.

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Head coach Rick Carlisle said that two players are out indefinitely for the Pacers

The 2025-26 season isn't an easy one for the Pacers. They have dealt with various injuries to the team, which has played a significant role in their 1-7 start. Ahead of their 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, head coach Rick Carlisle revealed that two players are out indefinitely.

Indiana's Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson were the latest additions to the injury report, and both players have no timetable. The team has an upcoming road trip that starts in Denver on Saturday. The coach confirmed that both players won't be part of the trip.

After being one of the best teams last season, the Pacers are a different group this campaign. Injuries have affected their performance, making them one of the worst teams this year. But that could chance once everyone recovers well from their setbacks.

Edited by Reign Amurao