Nance helped raise money, create awareness for local businesses in the area by wearing a shirt for the business, auctioning off his jersey and shoes after every game
The Cleveland Cavaliers forward hopes to follow in the footsteps of Flynn Robinson, Fennis Dembo, and Tim Breaux and become the 4th former Pokes player to win a ring.
During his days at the University of Wyoming, Larry Nance, Jr. was the "Mayor of Dunk City". This month, he will become the first former Poke to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.