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Larry Nance Retired

Forward · Cleveland Cavaliers · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1981
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In short

Larry Nance is a retired forward best known with the Cleveland Cavaliers. First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward. Career averages: 17.1 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Larry’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 8% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)8%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Larry Nance is a retired retired standout. First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

He averaged 17.1 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
17.1 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8 rpg
career
Assists
2.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Larry Nance is a retired forward, most associated with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

He retired with career averages of 17.1 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Cleveland Cavaliers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring75
Playmaking48
Rebounding62
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
RetiredCleveland Cavaliers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.1
per game
Career RPG
8
per game
Career APG
2.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyFirst dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

Hardware

3×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Cleveland Cavaliers name.

Larry Nance's career is complete: First dunk champion; shot-blocking forward.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Larry Nance's career averages?

Larry Nance averaged 17.1 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Is Larry Nance retired?

Yes — Larry Nance is a retired forward.