Sheldon Mac
Sheldon Mac | |
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| Born | Sheldon Reeves McClellan December 21, 1992 |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Sheldon Mac (born Sheldon Reeves McClellan; December 21, 1992) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently played for the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). His collegiate basketball tenure included stints with the Texas Longhorns and the Miami Hurricanes.
High school career
McClellan attended Bellaire High School, where he was coached by Bruce Glover. During his senior year, he posted averages of 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per contest, leading Bellaire to a 20–9 record and securing a spot in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs.
College career
Starting his college basketball journey at Texas, McClellan averaged 11.2 points as a freshman and improved to 13.2 points per game in his sophomore season before transferring to Miami. In his junior year with the Hurricanes, he recorded averages of 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, which earned him Honorable Mention All-ACC recognition. Additionally, he was listed on the preseason watchlists for both the Oscar Robertson Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year. As a senior, McClellan enhanced his performance to average 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per contest and was selected for the Second-Team All-ACC.
Washington Wizards (2016–2018)
After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, McClellan signed with the Washington Wizards on September 23, 2016. He made his NBA debut on October 27, contributing seven points and two steals in limited playing time. When starter Bradley Beal was sidelined due to injury, McClellan earned his first starting assignment on November 12, scoring a season-best 15 points. In December 2016, he was assigned to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League, followed by a stint with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in April 2017; both times he was recalled back to Washington.
In October 2017, McClellan sustained a severe injury to his lower left leg that was initially feared to be an Achilles tendon rupture, resulting in him missing the entire season. On February 8, 2018, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with cash considerations in exchange for a protected second-round draft pick but was promptly waived by Atlanta.
Canton Charge (2019–2021)
Mac joined the Canton Charge of the NBA G League for the 2019–20 campaign. On January 4, 2020, he delivered an outstanding performance with 39 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block during a narrow 112–111 overtime victory against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Mac to a short-term 10-day contract on March 8, 2020; however, due to the suspension of the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he did not appear in any games before his contract expired.
He rejoined the Charge for the following season (2020–21), posting averages of 17.9 points and 3.6 assists per game.
ESSM Le Portel (2021)
On September 24, 2021, Mac inked a deal with ESSM Le Portel, competing in France's top-tier league, LNB Pro A. Over seven contests, he averaged 9.3 points and 1.1 assists before parting ways with the club on November 13.
BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2021)
Mac signed with fellow LNB Pro A team BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque on December 5, 2021.
Cleveland Charge (2022)
On January 1, 2022, the Cleveland Charge reacquired Mac by exercising their returning player rights.
Stockton Kings (2022)
Mac was traded to the Stockton Kings on January 28, 2022, in exchange for the rights to Dwayne Sutton.
Atléticos de San Germán / Gigantes de Carolina (2022)
Mac signed with Atléticos de San Germán of Puerto Rico's BSN on April 9, 2022, where he posted averages of 22.2 points and 4.6 assists over five games. Subsequently, on May 2, he joined Gigantes de Carolina, concluding the season as the league’s leading scorer with a 24.4 points per game average.
Gladiadores de Anzoátegui (2022)
In July 2022, Mac signed with Gladiadores de Anzoátegui and played a pivotal role in securing the team’s inaugural SPB championship, receiving Grand Final MVP honors. Throughout the season, he averaged 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting an efficient 55% from the field and 46.1% from beyond the arc.
Osos de Manatí (2023–2024)
On April 24, 2023, Mac inked a deal with the Osos de Manatí of the BSN. During his tenure, he averaged 22.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, highlighted by an exceptional 60-point performance. He renewed his contract with Manatí on March 29, 2024.
Santeros de Aguada (2024)
After departing from Manatí, Mac signed with the Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional on May 17, 2024.
San Miguel Beermen (2024)
In September 2024, Mac joined the San Miguel Beermen competing in the Philippine Basketball Association as their import for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup, replacing Jordan Adams. His stint was brief, featuring in only one game before Adams was reinstated.
Regular season
|- | style="text-align:left;"| | 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 sibling named Justin. In February of 2017, he officially changed his surname from McClellan to Sheldon Mac.