WATCH: Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. touches the sky on dunk vs. Warriors

Steven J. Gaither

WATCH: Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. touches the sky on dunk vs. Warriors image

Though he bears the name of his father, who also played in the NBA, Larry Nance Jr. is quickly making a name for himself.  The Lakers forward threw down a terrifying tomahawk jam in the first half of his team's matchup against the Warriors that electrified the Staples Center crowd. 

The son of 1984 slam dunk contest winner Larry Nance propelled himself over Warriors forward David West on his way to the basket, appearing to be eye to eye with the rim at one point. 

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Plays like that are why the Lakers' future appears pretty bright.

Steven J. Gaither