LARRY NANCE JR. (ATL)
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, ATHLETIC 4/5
A high-jumping forward outta Wyoming, Larry Nance Jr.’s most redeemable skills are his work ethic, versatile defense, endless motor & game-changing flushes; a true ‘multiple effort’ guy who rarely takes plays off, you can count on LDN to show up; a scrapper/high-flyer his first couple years, Nance Jr. has expanded his game – has added range to complement his athleticism – varied PnR finisher (short hook, OOP or J); stupid bounce: specializes in floating dunks & ‘climb the ladder’ jams: a one-handed, Space Jam-esque tomahawk; solid playmaker, likes to grab the ball after misses, can find teammates cutting to the rim; diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease while in HS – has battled to overcome it while pursuing his lifelong dream; instant injection of athleticism & “switchable” defense when inserted into the game; dealt to Hawks (2024) – Nance Jr.’s a borderline Hybrid when healthy
SIGNATURE!
(FLOATING) HAMMER!
ONE DRIBBLE, (SPACE) JAM
#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, POWER DUNKER, HI-FLYER
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