Mac McClung is trading the Windy City for the Mediterranean coast. The former Chicago Bulls guard officially announced Thursday afternoon that he has signed with FIATC Girona, a professional team in Spain's Liga ACB, the top basketball division in the country. The club is run by none other than Marc Gasol, the former NBA All-Star and champion who now serves as president and owner. For McClung, this is a fresh start and his first venture into overseas basketball.

"New chapter," he wrote on social media, sharing the news with his followers. The announcement came after a summer of uncertainty. McClung, who turned 27 this year, had hoped to land another NBA opportunity. He spent the early part of the offseason waiting for calls, but the market dried up. So he pivoted to a plan he had discussed with Bulls On SI earlier this year: heading to Europe to continue his career.

McClung's journey to the NBA has been a familiar story of near-misses and temporary contracts. After a standout college career at Georgetown, he went undrafted in 2021. Teams consistently offered him chances in the G League or on two-way deals, but none gave him a full-time roster spot. The Indiana Pacers signed him at the start of the 2025-26 season, only to waive him weeks later. That led him back to the Chicago Bulls, where he had previously spent time on a 10-day hardship contract during his rookie year.

With the Bulls, McClung signed a two-way deal at the trade deadline and suited up for eight games down the stretch. His best performance came on April 12 against the Dallas Mavericks, when he scored 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting. But despite his explosive athleticism and scoring ability, he never looked fully comfortable in the NBA. The game was faster, the roles were more defined, and McClung — a ball-dominant guard who thrives with control of the offense — struggled to find a rhythm in limited minutes.

Where McClung truly shined was in the G League. Playing for the Windy City Bulls, he put up obscene numbers: 31.8 points, 7.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, shooting 51.5% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. That performance earned him his second G League MVP award and, more remarkably, pushed him to the top of the league's all-time scoring list. He also broke the Windy City Bulls single-game scoring record, first with 54 points, then later with 59 points. Those are the kind of numbers that would normally force an NBA team to take a chance, but no offer came.

Now, McClung heads to a different challenge. Liga ACB is one of the strongest leagues in Europe, featuring clubs with deep histories and high-level competition. FIATC Girona, while not a traditional powerhouse, has been building under Gasol's leadership. The team plays a style that could suit McClung's strengths — more freedom, more pick-and-roll, and a chance to be the primary scoring option. For a player who needed the ball in his hands to be effective, this could be the ideal environment.

McClung is not the first NBA player to take this route. Many have gone overseas, rebuilt their game, and eventually returned to the league. Others have carved out long, lucrative careers in Europe. The 27-year-old is still young enough to do either. His decision reflects a mature understanding of his situation — knowing when to pivot and where to find the best opportunity.

Elias Schuster, publisher of Bulls On SI, noted that McClung had been open to a move across the pond for some time. The wait for an NBA offer simply ran out. Now, it's about proving himself on a new stage. If his G League dominance is any indication, Spanish fans might be in for a show.