Blake Griffin donating autographed Kia he used for his NBA All-star dunk

Blake Griffin 2011 Kia Optima Dunk

Los Angeles Clippers forward and 2010-2011 Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin has donated the autographed 2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan he used for his dunk in the Sprite Slam Dunk at NBA All-Star 2011. Griffin donated the car for a public charity auction on AutoTrader.com to benefit Stand Up To Cancer.

“I am honored to memorialize Wilson’s legacy by helping to raise funds for cancer research,” said Blake Griffin. “Wilson was an inspiration to everybody who knew him, and a very dear friend and teammate. I dedicated my All-Star weekend to him.”

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Proceeds from the auction will go directly to cancer research funded by Stand Up To Cancer in tribute to Griffin’s friend and former high school teammate, Wilson Holloway.

The auction is now open on AutoTrader.com and will run through 9 pm EST on Sunday, May 15. Click here to visit the auction.

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