Growing up with deaf parents, the deaf community is near and dear to my heart.  So I was happy to read that Zach LaVine had donated his Slam Dunk Contest winnings to the Metro Deaf School in St. Paul.  The money will go towards providing better lunches from the new school kitchen.  I think I have a new favorite NBA player.

LaVine first became interested in working with kids who were hearing impaired after he took sign language in high school. He did it with a buddy on a whim, preferring to go a different route than the standard Spanish classes many high school students take. Before long, he and his friend were using the language they learned to communicate during basketball games.

Via ESPN