PHOENIX SUNS

Larry Nance Jr. pays tribute to father, former Suns player, in dunk contest

Feb 17, 2018, 8:37 PM | Updated: Feb 18, 2018, 12:13 pm

Larry Nance Jr. made his first appearance in the NBA Dunk Contest a family affair, paying tribute to his father and former Phoenix Suns forward Larry Nance Sr.

Nance made his way onto the court ahead of his first dunk attempt, only to disappear behind a curtain.

After just a few moments, he emerged wearing the same style of Phoenix Suns uniform his father wore when he won the inaugural dunk contest in 1984.

With the elder Nance in attendance, the Cavaliers’ forward performed a cradle dunk, further paying tribute to his father.

Like father, like son.

The duo would team up later in the competition with the Elder Nance providing an assist for his son on a windmill dunk.

Despite the creativity and tribute from Nance Jr., it wasn’t enough to award him the title like his father.

Utah Jazz rookie guard Donovan Mitchell was crowned champion of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2018. Mitchell’s array of dunks included tributes to former Jazz guard Darrell “Dr. Dunkenstein” Griffith and Vince Carter, who turned in a legendary dunk contest performance in winning the 2000 event in Oakland, Calif.

Phoenix Suns

Isaiah Thomas...

Dan Bickley

Isaiah Thomas signing is a wild swing for Suns in desperate times

Isaiah Thomas is a born fighter. He’s beaten the odds. The chip on his shoulder is permanent. It’s easy to rally around a player like him.

6 hours ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Bickley Blast: Are the Phoenix Suns superstars done with Frank Vogel?

On Monday's Bickley Blast, Dan Bickley asks the question if the Suns' superstars have had bad body language recently and if it's because they want Frank Vogel gone.

11 hours ago

Dalton Knecht, Tennessee...

Damon Allred

Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should be watching during March Madness

The Phoenix Suns are slated to have a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they could select one of the stars of the NCAA Tournament.

1 day ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix ...

Kellan Olson

Suns’ shocking lack of urgency continues in loss to Bucks without Giannis

The Phoenix Suns are playing like they have been afforded the luxury of time. But they are just about to run out of it.

1 day ago

Josh Okogie #2 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footp...

David Veenstra

Suns’ Josh Okogie out for matchup vs. Bucks, Antetokounmpo also out

Phoenix Suns' Josh Okogie is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks. Okogie has missed the past seven games with a lower abdominal strain.

1 day ago

Isaiah Thomas...

Damon Allred

Isaiah Thomas to return to Suns on 10-day contract, per report

Nearly two years since his last NBA minutes, point guard Isaiah Thomas is planning to sign a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns.

2 days ago

Larry Nance Jr. pays tribute to father, former Suns player, in dunk contest