Larry Nance

Larry Donnell Nance Sr. (born February 12, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player. A power forward from Clemson University, Nance played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a three-time NBA All-Star. Nance scored 15,687 career points and grabbed 7,067 career rebounds, but he is perhaps best known for his acrobatic leaping ability. A talent that earned him the first NBA Slam Dunk Contest championship in 1984, and the nickname "The High-Ayatolla of Slamola". Nance was a model of consistency throughout his NBA career. He averaged over 16 points and 8 rebounds per game for all eleven seasons as a starter. His best scoring-average season was in the 1986–1987, when he averaged 22.5 points per game. Always among the highest in field goal percentage, Nance was an excellent mid-range shooter as well as a talented inside player. He currently resides in Novelty, Ohio.