Here is what you need to know before the Lakers take on the Brooklyn Nets.
1) Larry’s ready to fly
It’s official: Larry Nance Jr. is bringing his high-flying act to the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
The third-year pro is following in his father’s path, as Larry Nance Sr. was the winner of the original contest back in 1984.
Nance Jr. leads his team in dunks, but the quality has been a lot more impressive than the quantity.
In his short time in the NBA, Larry has put together a nice poster collection of players he has dunked on — from Kevin Durant to current teammate Brook Lopez.