Zach LaVine uses slam dunk winnings to help deaf school

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Zach LaVine's hops have helped him win two slam dunk titles and make a name for himself as a rising star in the NBA. They are also playing a big role in a better dining experience for students at a school for the deaf in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Timberwolves star made his fourth trip of the season to Metro Deaf School on Monday. This visit marked the opening of a new kitchen and cafeteria paid for in part by the money LaVine won while defending his slam dunk championship at All-Star Weekend in February.

He took sign language in high school, which piqued his interest in working with deaf children.

"The biggest part for me growing up was interacting with kids during lunch time and recess," LaVine said. "They get all their meals catered in. I just thought it would be cool for them to be able to socialize and be able to hang out with each other, eat food together, instead of having to sit in class and eat and regular stuff."