Sheldon Mac

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Sheldon Mac

| image = Sheldon_Mac.jpg

| image_size = 250px

| caption = Mac at Wizards training camp in 2017

| position = Shooting guard / small forward

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lb = 200

| league =

| team = Free agent

| number =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|12|21}}

| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.

| high_school = Bellaire (Houston, Texas)

| college = * Texas (2011–2013)

Miami (Florida) (2014–2016)

| draft_year = 2016

| career_start = 2016

| years1 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2017|end}}

| team1 = Washington Wizards

| years2 = 2016

| team2 = →Delaware 87ers

| years3 = 2019–2021

| team3 = Canton Charge

| years4 = 2021

| team4 = ESSM Le Portel

| years5 = 2021

| team5 = BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque

| years6 = 2022

| team6 = Cleveland Charge

| years7 = 2022

| team7 = Stockton Kings

| years8 = 2022

| team8 = Atléticos de San Germán

| years9 = 2022

| team9 = Gigantes de Carolina

| years10 = 2022

| team10 = Gladiadores de Anzoátegui

| years11 = 2022

| team11 = Club Atlético Aguada

| years12 = 2023

| team12 = Gigantes de Carolina

| years13 = 2023

| team13 = Osos de Manatí

| years14 = 2023

| team14 = Gladiadores de Anzoátegui

| years15 = 2023

| team15 = Jiangxi Ganchi

| years16 = 2024

| team16 = Osos de Manatí

| years17 = 2024

| team17 = Santeros de Aguada

| years18 = 2024

| team18 = San Miguel Beermen

| highlights = * SPB champion (2022)

SPB Grand Final MVP (2022)
BSN top scorer (2021–2022)
Second-team All-ACC (2016)

}}

Sheldon Mac (born Sheldon Reeves McClellan; December 21, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and the Miami Hurricanes.{{cite web|url=http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208429162|title=Sheldon McClellan Bio|work=HurricanesSports.com|access-date=March 4, 2016|archive-date=August 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822063859/http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208429162|url-status=dead}}

High school career

McClellan attended Bellaire High School under Bruce Glover. As a senior, he averaged 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game while helping Bellaire to a 20–9 mark and the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs.

College career

McClellan began his collegiate career at Texas. In his freshman year, he averaged 11.2 points per game. He averaged 13.2 points in his sophomore season. After his sophomore season, he elected to transfer to Miami.{{cite news|last1=Adame|first1=Tony|title=Miami's Sheldon McClellan thrives after transfer from Texas|url=http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article66977962.html|access-date=July 28, 2016|work=The Wichita Eagle|date=March 18, 2016}}

In his junior season at Miami, McClellan averaged 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists in 33.6 minutes per game. He was an Honorable Mention All-ACC selection as a junior. McClellan was listed on the Oscar Robertson Award preseason watchlist{{cite web|title=USBWA Unveils Award Watchlists|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2016/watchlists151202.html|website=U.S. Basketball Writers Association|access-date=December 22, 2015}} as well as the Naismith College Player of the Year preseason watchlist.{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/12/02/naismith-trophy-early-season-watch-list-released/|title=Naismith Trophy early season watch list released|access-date=December 3, 2015|date=December 2, 2015|publisher=NBC Sports|author=Johnson, Raphielle}} McClellan averaged 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 32.9 minutes per game as a senior. On March 6, 2016, McClellan was named to the Second-Team All-ACC.{{cite news|url=http://www.theacc.com/news/acsma-announces-basketball-season-awards-all-acc-teams-03-06-2016|title=ACSMA Announces Basketball Postseason Awards, All-ACC Teams|publisher=theacc.com|author=Press Release|date=March 6, 2016|access-date=March 6, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307040403/http://www.theacc.com/news/acsma-announces-basketball-season-awards-all-acc-teams-03-06-2016|archive-date=March 7, 2016}}

Professional career

=Washington Wizards (2016–2018)=

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, McClellan signed with the Washington Wizards on September 23, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2016/09/23/wizards-finalize-training-camp-roster|title=Wizards Finalize Training Camp Roster|work=Wizards Today|publisher=Monumental Sports Network|date=September 23, 2016|access-date=September 24, 2016|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330221751/https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2016/09/23/wizards-finalize-training-camp-roster|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the Wizards in their season opener on October 27, 2016, recording seven points and two steals in four minutes off the bench in a 114–99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400899420|title=Wizards vs. Hawks – Box Score|work=ESPN.com|date=October 27, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2016}} With starting shooting guard Bradley Beal out injured on November 12, 2016, against the Chicago Bulls, McClellan made his first career start and subsequently scored a season-high 15 points in a 106–95 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899583|title=Butler scores 37, Bulls beat Wizards 106-95|work=ESPN.com|date=November 12, 2016|access-date=November 30, 2016}} On December 6, 2016, he was assigned to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule.{{cite web|last=Buckner|first=Candace|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2016/12/06/sheldon-mcclellan-becomes-latest-wizards-rookie-assigned-to-d-league/|title=Sheldon McClellan becomes latest Wizards rookie assigned to D-League|work=WashingtonPost.com|date=December 6, 2016|access-date=December 6, 2016}} On December 18, 2016, he was recalled by Washington.{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2016/12/18/wizards-recall-mcclellan-from-delaware-87ers|title=Wizards Recall McClellan From Delaware 87ers|work=Wizards Today|publisher=Monumental Sports Network|date=December 18, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016}} On April 4, 2017, he was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2017/04/04/wizards-assign-mcclellan-to-rio-grande-valley-vipers|title=WIZARDS ASSIGN McCLELLAN TO RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPER|work=Wizards Today|publisher=Monumental Sports Network|date=April 4, 2017|access-date=October 8, 2017}} He was recalled by the Wizards a week later.{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2017/04/11/wizards-recall-mcclellan-from-rio-grande-valley|title=Wizards Recall McClellan from Rio Grande Valley|work=Wizards Today|publisher=Monumental Sports Network|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=October 8, 2017}}

In a preseason game on October 8, 2017, Mac suffered a serious injury to his lower left leg, with the Wizards fearing a tear to his left Achilles' tendon.{{cite web|last=Buckner|first=Candace|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2017/10/08/source-wizards-fear-sheldon-mac-may-have-torn-achilles-tendon/|title=Source: Wizards fear Sheldon Mac may have torn Achilles' tendon|work=WashingtonPost.com|date=October 8, 2017|access-date=October 8, 2017}} He did not appear in a game for the Wizards in 2017–18, and on February 8, 2018, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks alongside cash considerations in exchange for a protected 2019 second round draft pick.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-acquire-mac-cash-trade-wizards|title=Hawks Acquire Cash In Trade With Wizards|work=NBA.com|date=February 8, 2018|access-date=February 8, 2018}} He was immediately waived by the Hawks upon being acquired.

=Canton Charge (2019–2021)=

For the 2019–20 season, Mac joined the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.{{cite web |title=Charge Set Opening Night Roster |url=https://canton.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-set-opening-night-roster/ |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 4, 2019 |date=November 7, 2019 |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205024409/https://canton.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-set-opening-night-roster/ |url-status=dead }} On January 4, 2020, Mac recorded 39 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in a 112–111 overtime win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.{{cite news |title=Sheldon Mac: Erupts off Canton's bench |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/sheldon-mac-erupts-off-cantons-bench/ |access-date=January 31, 2020 |work=CBS Sports |date=January 5, 2020}}

On March 8, 2020, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Mac to a 10-day contract.{{cite web |title=Cavs Sign Sheldon Mac to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/mac-10-day-200308 |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 8, 2020 |date=March 8, 2020}} However, the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Mac's deal expired before he appeared in a game for the team.

Mac re-signed with the Charge for the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |title=Charge Announce 2021 Roster |url=https://canton.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-announce-2021-roster/ |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 25, 2021 |date=January 22, 2021}} He averaged 17.9 points and 3.6 assists per game in G League play.

=ESSM Le Portel (2021)=

On September 24, 2021, Mac signed with ESSM Le Portel of the French LNB Pro A.{{cite web |title=ESSM Le Portel inks Sheldon Mac |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/essm-le-portel-inks-sheldon-mac/ |website=Sportando |access-date=September 24, 2021 |date=September 24, 2021 |last1=Skerletic |first1=Dario }} He averaged 9.3 points and 1.1 assists per game in seven games. Mac parted ways with the team on November 13.{{cite web |title=ESSM Le Portel, Sheldon Mac part ways |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/essm-le-portel-sheldon-mac-part-ways/ |website=Sportando |access-date=November 14, 2021 |date=November 13, 2021 |last1=Skerletic |first1=Dario }}

=BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2021)=

On December 5, 2021, Mac signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A.{{cite web |title=Sheldon McClellan signs at Gravelines |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/France/news/719478/Sheldon-McClellan-signs-at-Gravelines |website=Eurobasket |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=December 5, 2021}}

=Cleveland Charge (2022)=

On January 1, 2022, Mac was acquired by the Cleveland Charge via returning player rights.{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League transactions|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=January 1, 2022}}

=Stockton Kings (2022)=

On January 28, 2022, Mac was traded to the Stockton Kings, in exchange for the rights of Dwayne Sutton.{{cite web|title=Charge Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/charge-make-roster-moves/n-5786236|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=January 28, 2022|access-date=January 28, 2022}}

=Atléticos de San Germán / Gigantes de Carolina (2022)=

On April 9, 2022, Mac signed with Atléticos de San Germán of the Puerto Rican BSN,{{cite tweet|author=Atléticos de San Germán|number=1512924973144416260|title=Le damos la bienvenida e ingreso a nuestro equipo al combo guard @smac, quien ocupará una de nuestras plazas de refuerzo en lo que se integra a nuestras filas el refuerzo Nate Mason 🍊 ¡Bienvenido a tu casa, Mac!|user=atleticosbsn|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 10, 2022}} averaging 22.2 points and 4.6 assists in five games.{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|number=1521192205276307458|title=#BSNPR OFICIAL: El escolta ex-atlético Sheldon Mac es el nuevo refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina en sustitución de Jordan Crawford. Mac promedió 22.2 PPJ y 4.6 APJ en cinco partidos durante esta temporada 2022.|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=May 2, 2022|access-date=May 2, 2022}} On May 2, he signed with Gigantes de Carolina. Overall, he averaged a league-high 24.4 points in the 2022 season.{{Cite web |title=Baloncesto Superior Nacional {{!}} Líderes 2022 |url=https://www.bsnpr.com/estadisticas/lideres?anio=2022&liga=1&serie=1&grupo=BS26 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=www.bsnpr.com}}

=Gladiadores de Anzoátegui (2022)=

Mac signed with Gladiadores de Anzoátegui. In July 2022, Mac guided the Gladiadores to their first-ever SPB championship, and was named the Grand Final MVP following his performance in the Grand Final against Guaros de Lara.{{Cite web |title=Sheldon Mac elegido como el MVP de la Gran Final de la Superliga - 800Noticias |url=https://800noticias.com/sheldon-mac-elegido-como-el-mvp-de-la-gran-final-de-la-superliga |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=800noticias.com|date=July 7, 2023 }} Mac averaged 21.4 minutes, 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game while shooting 55% from the field and 46.1% from three-point range.{{Cite news |date=2023-07-07 |title=Sheldon Mac fue designado como MVP de la Gran Final |work=El Tiempo Venezuela |url=https://eltiempove.com/sheldon-mac-fue-designado-como-mvp-de-la-gran-final/}}

=Osos de Manatí (2023–2024)=

On April 24, 2023, Mac signed with the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional,{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#BSNPR {{¡}} ÚLTIMA HORA: El escolta Sheldon Mac (@sheldonmacc) es el nuevo refuerzo de los Osos de Manatí tras salir de los Gigantes de Carolina. Mac promedió 18.2 PPJ, 4.4 RPJ y 4 APJ durante 28 MPJ en cinco partidos durante esta temporada con los Gigantes.|number=1650639371823980546|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=March 29, 2024|language=Spanish}} averaging 22.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals which included a 60-point game.{{cite web|title=SHELDON MAC Y JORDAN WALKER SERÁN LOS REFUERZOS DE OSOS DE MANATÍ|url=https://canchalatina.com/2024/03/29/sheldon-mac-y-jordan-walker-seran-los-refuerzos-de-osos-de-manati/|website=CanchaLatina.com|date=March 29, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024|language=Spanish}} On March 29, 2024, he re-signed with Manatí.

=Santeros de Aguada (2024)=

On May 17, 2024, Mac signed with the Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional after leaving Manatí.{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#BSNPR {{¡}} ÚLTIMA HORA: El escolta Sheldon Mac firma con los Santeros de Aguada y debutará mañana frente a los Mets de Guaynabo. 📝 Baloncesto 365 {{¡}} Radio Leo 1170AM|number=1791542783615852679|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=May 17, 2024|access-date=May 19, 2024|language=Spanish}}

=San Miguel Beeermen (2024)=

In September 2024, Mac signed with the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association to replace Jordan Adams as the team's import for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup.{{cite web |first=Gerry |last=Ramos |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/san-miguel-s-new-import-sheldon-mac-passes-pba-height-limit-a795-20240910 |title=San Miguel's new import Sheldon Mac passes PBA height limit |website=Spin.ph |date=September 10, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024 }} However, he only played one game as the team brought back Adams.{{cite web |first=Reuben |last=Terrado |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/san-miguel-u-turns-from-sheldon-mac-brings-back-jordan-adams-a795-20240912 |title=San Miguel U-turns from Sheldon Mac, brings back Jordan Adams |website=Spin.ph |date=September 12, 2024 |access-date=September 15, 2024 }}

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington

| 30 || 3 || 9.6 || .400 || .233 || .852 || 1.1 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 30 || 3 || 9.6 || .400 || .233 || .852 || 1.1 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.0

=Playoffs=

| style="text-align:left;"|2017

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington

| 7 || 0 || 2.4 || .556 || .400 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 7 || 0 || 2.4 || .556 || .400 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0

Personal life

Mac is the son of Angel Johnson and has one brother Justin. In February 2017, McClellan had his name legally changed to Sheldon Mac.{{cite web|last=Hughes|first=Chase|url=http://www.nbcsports.com/washington/washington-wizards/wizards-rookie-legally-changes-name-sheldon-mac|title=Wizards rookie legally changes name to Sheldon Mac|work=NBCSports.com|date=February 22, 2017|access-date=October 8, 2017}}

References

External links

[http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208429162 Miami Hurricanes bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822063859/http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208429162 |date=August 22, 2016 }}

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