Zach LaVine

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Zach LaVine born?March 10, 1995
2. Where was Zach LaVine born?Kent, Washington, USA
3. What is the NBA draft?Selected 13th overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves
4. What is the slam dunk contest championships?2 (2015, 2016)
5. Who is Zach LaVine?Zach LaVine is a professional basketball player known for his high-flying dunks and for playing with the Chicago Bulls.
6. How did Zach start his basketball career?He grew up in Seattle, was named Washington’s best high school player, played a short time for UCLA, and then entered the NBA draft in 2014.

Pac-12 Conference: A prominent collegiate athletic conference in the United States known for its competitive basketball programs.
NBA All-Rookie Team: An honor awarded to the top first-year players in the NBA based on their performance.
Vertical Leap: The maximum height a person can jump upwards from a standing position.
Olympic Games: An international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from around the world.