DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Forward Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers during play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downlRonald Martinez/Getty Images

NBA Dunk Contest Preview: The Griffin Theorem

Rey JeffersonJun 7, 2018

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

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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

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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

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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.