NBA Dunk Contest Preview: The Griffin Theorem

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I'm not a big math guy, but I wasn't terrible either. I remember being in math class, struggling with all the theorems just wishing I had a cheat sheet or something that could help me along and make me more successful. 

Well, for Blake Griffin, he has his own cheat sheet in TNT's Kenny "The Jet" Smith.

With "The Jet" as his mentor, they will be able to put together a game plan that will help Griffin soar to victory in the 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest.

Griffin Officially Enters the Dunk Contest

Sprite Slam Dunk: Blake Griffin Part 1

In this video, Smith goes to L.A. to personally invite Griffin to the NFL draft and offer his services as a "mentor."

The Game Plan

Sprite Slam Dunk: Blake Griffin Part 2

Watch as Griffin and Smith begin the brainstorming process, trying to figure out exactly how to effectively attack this year's dunk contest.

Passing with Flying Colors

Blake Griffin wins McDonald's Dunk Contest

While Griffin and Smith continue to figure out the correct theorem that will help them bring home the trophy on Feb. 19, 2011 during NBA All-Star Weekend, they won't have to think too hard as Griffin has already had success in a dunk contest.

This video shows Griffin winning the 2007 McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest in high school.