Mar 10, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors is quickly becoming one of the league’s rising frontcourt stars. At one time, he was something of an unknown among casual NBA fans, but the masses are starting to catch on. 16 points, eight rebounds and nearly two block per game will do that for you.

However, Favors’ impact on the world goes far beyond what he does on the hardwood. The former Georgia Tech star has also become an example to professional athletes everywhere with his charitable exploits.

Any way you slice it, this guy rocks.

The Jazz forward continues to be a righteous dude with the launch of his latest effort, the #FridayFavors campaign.

As a way to encourage fans to be just a little bit kinder to one another, people can share their good deeds on Twitter using the #FridayFavors hashtag and Favors will repost/re-tweet his favorites each Friday. On the 15th of each month, he’ll then select winners to receive autographed gear.

The hope is that the campaign will cause a ripple effect of fans willing to “pay it forward.” Favors spoke to this effect in the press release–

“I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to play the game I love for a living and it has given me a huge platform to help others. But giving back isn’t just a celebrity thing; the smallest acts can make a big difference! We want to start a positive cycle with #FridayFavors and inspire others to join us to create a greater impact.”

The campaign is set to launch on Friday, September 18. Let’s get out there and do our part, Jazz fans!