1988-89 Fleer #24 Larry Nance
About Larry Nance
Larry Nance came out of Clemson as the 20th pick of the 1981 draft and turned Phoenix Suns games into launch events, winning the NBA's inaugural Slam Dunk Contest in 1984 — the leaping display that earned him the nickname "The High-Ayatolla of Slamola." The 6'10" power forward gave the league 13 seasons split between Phoenix (1981-88) and Cleveland (1988-94), and Fleer's 1988-89 issue catches him just after the February 1988 blockbuster trade that made him the frontcourt anchor beside Brad Daugherty on the best Cavaliers teams of the era. A three-time All-Star (1985, 1989, 1993), Nance earned All-Defensive First Team honors in 1988-89 plus Second Team nods in 1992 and 1993, retiring with 15,687 points, 7,067 rebounds, and 2,027 blocks — rare rim protection from a power forward. Not a rookie card, but a cornerstone Cavalier in the set, and Cleveland later retired his No. 22.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 331 | 133 | 156 | 32 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-18. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). The graders do not break out the stickers, so sticker pages carry no table.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1988-89 Fleer Larry Nance card?
It is card #24 of the 132-card 1988-89 Fleer Basketball base set, picturing Larry Nance with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
How many cards are in the 1988-89 Fleer Basketball set?
132 base cards - 119 players ordered by team, the All-Star subset #120-131 and a checklist - plus the 11-card Super Star Sticker insert, for 143 cards in a master run. There are no variations; three backs carry uncorrected errors (#20, #26, #100).
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, the PSA price guide, Basketball-Reference, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-23.