Blake Griffin dunked over what object to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2011?
Answer
The Hood Of A Car
Blake Griffin dunked over the hood of a car to win the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The vehicle was a Kia sedan, and Griffin completed the dunk during the final round at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The stunt was staged with help from his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Baron Davis, who passed the ball from inside the car. Griffin leapt over the hood, caught the pass, and finished the dunk, creating the contest’s defining moment. The performance helped him defeat JaVale McGee in the fan-vote finale.
The wording “over a car” is often used as shorthand, but “the hood of a car” is the more precise answer. Griffin did not clear the entire length or roof of the vehicle; the memorable leap was over its front hood. The 2011 contest was part of NBA All-Star Weekend, and Griffin’s victory came during his first season after winning Rookie of the Year.