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Larry Nance

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (February 12, 1959- )
    Born in Anderson, South Carolina
    Drafted 20th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 1981 NBA Draft
    Power forward for the Phoenix Suns (1981-88) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (1988-94)
    NBA Slam Dunk Competition Winner (1984)

Why he might be annoying:

    His middle name was Donnell.
    His nickname was 'The High-Ayatolla of Slamola.'
    Despite his impressive play, he was often overshadowed by the likes of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.
    He pursued a career in drag racing following his retirement from basketball.
    He spent the majority of his career on teams who frequently underachieved in the playoffs.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the first winner of the NBA Slam Dunk competition.
    He was viewed as being a consistent player during his playing career.
    He and Brad Daugherty formed a reliable defensive tandem during his stint with the Cavs.
    He made the all-star team on three occasions.
    At the time of his retirement, he held the NBA record for most blocks by a non-centerman.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying