Nance was a three-time All-Star, twice with the Cavs, and made the All-Defensive team three times with Cleveland as well. Before his tenure with the Cavs, Nance won the first NBA Slam Dunk contest in 1984—no “small” feat considering he’s 6'10"—and according to his Wiki page, he is currently an IHRA drag racer.
C: Brad Daugherty (1986-1994)
His career ended after eight seasons at the age of 28 due to chronic back injuries, so who knows what the five-time All-Star could have accomplished had he been healthy? (This is a common theme among the players on this list, none of whom played after age 34—LeBron, please stay healthy!)
Daugherty averaged 19 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game with the Cavs. Steady and consistent—statistically, his rookie season was his worst and he still put up 16 and eight a night—Daugherty was the team’s all-time leading scorer until that LeBron fella came along. He’s still the all-time leader in rebounds and is probably the only Cavs to transition from basketball to NASCAR commentator –—aybe every once in awhile he gets to see Nance at an IHRA event, too.
Others receiving consideration (in no particular order): World B. Free, Phil Hubbard, Shawn Kemp, Mike Mitchell, Andre Miller, Bingo Smith, Craig Ehlo, John “Hot Rod” Williams, Ron Harper, Jim Chones, Terrell Brandon, Zydrunas Ilgauskaus, Larry Hughes (just kidding), Eric Snow (really just kidding)
(Special thanks to basketball-reference.com for the stats. Between that and sister site baseball-reference.com, I don't know where I'd be in life right now.)
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