Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. recalled telling his father roughly four years ago of his desire to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest. That came to fruition on NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Staples Center, and Nance Sr. was not only in attendance but a participant.
“It was obviously a good moment for my family. Something that I’ll cherish forever,” Nance said after losing to Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell in the final round.
In the weeks leading up to the Verizon Dunk event, Nance voiced his frustration with the “showmanship” aspect that’s overtaken the contest.