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{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 1982)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Philippine name|Nacua|Fonacier}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Larry Fonacier
| image = File:Larry Fonacier - TNT - 2015-1206 (23492929331).jpg
| image_size = 
| caption = Fonacier with [[TNT KaTropa|TNT]] in 2015
| position = 
| league = 
| team = 
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 170
| nationality = Filipino
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|05|13}}
| birth_place = [[Quezon City]], Philippines
| high school = [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo]] ([[Quezon City]])
| college = [[Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball team|Ateneo]] (2000–2004)
| career_start = 2005
| career_end = 2022
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| career_number = 12, 13
| draft_year_pba = 2005
| draft_round_pba = 2
| draft_pick_pba = 14
| draft_team_pba = [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters|Red Bull Barako]]
| years1 = 2005–2007
| team1 = [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters|Red Bull Barako]]
| years2 = 2007–2008
| team2 = [[Magnolia Beverage Masters]]
| years3 = 2008–2010
| team3 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]]
| years4 = 2010–2017
| team4 = [[TNT KaTropa|Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters / TNT Tropang Texters / Tropang TNT / TNT KaTropa]]
| years5 = 2017–2022
| team5 = [[NLEX Road Warriors]]
| highlights = * 7× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2005–06 PBA Fiesta Conference|2005–06 Fiesta]], [[2010 PBA Fiesta Conference|2010 Fiesta]], [[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup|2010–11 Philippine]], [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2011 Commissioner's]], [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup|2011–12 Philippine]], [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup|2012–13 Philippine]], [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2015 Commissioner's]])
* [[PBA Finals MVP]] ([[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup|2011–12 Philippine]])
* 3× [[PBA All-Star Game|PBA All-Star]] ([[2007 PBA All-Star Weekend|2007]], [[2013 PBA All-Star Weekend|2013]], [[2014 PBA All-Star Weekend|2014]])
* [[PBA Rookie of the Year Award|PBA Rookie of the Year]] ({{pbay|2005|end}})
* [[PBA All-Rookie Team]] ({{pbay|2005|end}})
* [[PBA Mr. Quality Minutes Award|PBA Mr. Quality Minutes]] ({{pbay|2011|end}})
* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] champion ([[UAAP Season 65|2002]])
* UAAP Finals MVP (2002)
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport | Men's [[Basketball]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{PHI}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[William Jones Cup]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2012 William Jones Cup#Final standings|2012 Taipei]] |[[2012 William Jones Cup#Men's tournament|Team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[FIBA Asia Championship]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2013 FIBA Asia Championship|2013 Manila]] | [[2013 Philippines men's national basketball team results|team]]}}
}}

'''Larry Alexander Nacua Fonacier''' (born May 13, 1982) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He previously served as the team manager for the [[NLEX Road Warriors]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA). He was drafted fourteenth overall by the [[Barako Bull Energy Boosters (2000–11)|Red Bull Barako]] in the [[2005 PBA draft]]. Nicknamed the '''"Babyface Assassin"''', he became known as a reliable three-point shooter and reliable defender.

== Early life ==
Fonacier is the first-born son of the family, and he was an only child until his younger sister was born.<ref name=":9">{{Citation |title=Episode 14: Larry Fonacier {{!}} Kuwentong Gilas 2.0 | date=September 29, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2rVZra9d9c&list=PLSHv_e8U7Z-1uFNmYTWVfL_6DkhOHrvuk&index=14 |language=en |access-date=January 11, 2023}}</ref> Since he was an only child, he socialized by playing basketball. His father played tennis, so when he was five years old, he learned to shoot by trying to shoot tennis balls into a small makeshift rim.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Mico |first=Halili |date= November 21, 2013|title=#TBT Jeff Chan and Larry Fonacier: National Wings – SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/team-pilipinas/tbt-jeff-chan-larry-fonacier-national-wings/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206044445/http://www.slamonlineph.com/team-pilipinas/tbt-jeff-chan-larry-fonacier-national-wings/ |archive-date=December 6, 2013 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=slamonlineph.com}}</ref> At night, he watched PBA games, especially those of his favorite team Purefoods. While watching games on television, he tried his best to copy the moves of his favorite player, [[Alvin Patrimonio]], and dutifully wrote down Patrimonio's stats on his school notebook. He also participated in camps held by the [[Best Center|Milo BEST (Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training) Center]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2020 |title=Former national coach, BEST Center founder Nic Jorge passes away |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/former-national-coach-best-center-152000662.html |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |language=en-PH}}</ref>

==High school and college career==
Larry first played for the [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo de Manila High School]] [[Ateneo Blue Eagles|Blue Eaglets]] in the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]] Juniors Basketball division, leading them to numerous winning seasons and championships along with [[Enrico Villanueva]], [[Wesley Gonzales]], BJ Manalo, and Bajjie del Rosario. He was named the UAAP Juniors MVP in 1999 as Ateneo swept the competition 14–0.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panlilio |first=Cristino L. |date=October 2, 2005 |title=The Eaglets Fly High |url=https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/starweek-magazine/2005/10/02/299674/eaglets-fly-high |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Find out which NCAA, UAAP school has most juniors MVPs who reached PBA |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-letran-in-particular-has-most-juniors-mvp-in-the-pba-a795-20200326 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He moved to the college ranks the following year.

In his rookie year, under coach [[Joe Lipa]], he played consistent minutes coming off the bench. The [[Ateneo Blue Eagles|Blue Eagles]] managed to secure a twice to beat advantage against the [[Far Eastern University]] [[FEU Tamaraws|Tamaraws]]. Despite having the twice to beat advantage, they were defeated in both games. The Eagles would have faced the [[De La Salle Green Archers]] in a best-of-3 finals.

The following year, in 2001, Larry started in all of the games and played a significant role in the team. The team finished with 10 wins and 4 losses. They, again, secured a twice to beat advantage against the [[Far Eastern University]] [[FEU Tamaraws|Tamaraws]]. They defeated [[Far Eastern University]] [[FEU Tamaraws|Tamaraws]] 67–63 then faced the [[De La Salle Green Archers]] in the best-of-3 finals. The Eagles lost in Game 3 despite a 30-point game from freshman [[LA Tenorio]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=June 3, 2020 |title=For the ages: How LA Tenorio, Ateneo ended La Salle's dynasty |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/262732-how-la-tenorio-ateneo-ended-la-salle-dynasty/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> The score was 93–88.

During the summer, the [[Hapee Complete Protectors|Ateneo-Hapee]] team joined the commercial and amateur [[Philippine Basketball League]] and won the championship under coach [[Joel Banal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=June 26, 2002 |title=Bigger battle looms for triumphant Eagles |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2002/06/26/166034/bigger-battle-looms-triumphant-eagles |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> At the start of the 65th season of the [[UAAP]], with a championship caliber coach in Banal, the [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo de Manila]] community had very high hopes of finally ending the 14-year drought. Fonacier scored 14 points (including eight points with back-to-back threes in overtime) to lead the team to a win over FEU.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=July 26, 2002 |title='Mr. Clutch' does it again for Eagles |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2002/07/26/169639/145mr-clutch146-does-it-again-eagles |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The Eagles ended with 4 wins and 3 losses in the first round of the tournament, but lost their next two games, giving them a record of 4 wins and 5 losses. Most of the [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo]] community had lost hope. The Eagles, however, pulled off 5 straight wins, to end the elimination round with 9 wins and 5 losses and claim third seed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Escueta |first=Mateo L. |date=November 24, 2012 |title=Blue Eagles bag historic five-peat |url=https://theguidon.com/1112/main/2012/11/blue-eagles-bag-historic-five-peat/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=The GUIDON |language=en}}</ref> Furthermore, they spoiled the [[De La Salle Green Archers]] chances of sweeping the 14 game eliminations, which would have given them an outright berth in the championship round.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Liao |first=Henry |date=September 2, 2013 |title=Ateneo's UAAP dynasty |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/28141/ateneos-uaap-dynasty |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Larry scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in that 76–63 win over the Green Archers. The Eagles would then face the [[UE Red Warriors]].<ref name=":12" /> The team won both games and faced the [[De La Salle Green Archers]] in the finals in a best of 3 series. In game 1, Larry scored 11 points and had two crucial blocks against [[Mark Cardona]] in the game's dying seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=September 27, 2002 |title=EAGLES HAVE LANDED, SEEK TITLE IN 14 YEARS |url=http://www.newsflash.org/2002/09/sp/sp002213.htm |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=www.newsflash.org}}</ref> In game 2, Larry scored his college career high of 25 points but lost the game by 8 points. In game 3, Larry scored only 6 points because of food poisoning, but the team finally ended the 14 title year drought winning the [[UAAP Basketball Championship|UAAP Men's Basketball Championship]] with the score of 77–70.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2002 |title=Ateneo nakaganti sa De La Salle |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2002/10/06/178806/ateneo-nakaganti-sa-de-la-salle |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref name=":72">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 31, 2012 |title=Fonacier captures Finals MVP diadem |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/137121/fonacier-captures-finals-mvp-diadem |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Larry was named co-Finals MVP, along with [[Wesley Gonzales]], averaging 11.7 points per game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2009 |title=Flying high Blue Eagles: Larry Fonacier and Kirk Long |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/supreme/2009/08/08/493723/flying-high-blue-eagles-larry-fonacier-and-kirk-long |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

In 2003, Fonacier scored 18 points in a win over the [[UST Growling Tigers|UST Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2003 |title=FEU Tamaraws solo lider |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2003/07/21/214472/feu-tamaraws-solo-lider |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then had 15 points (with eight in the clutch), nine rebounds, and five assists against UE as Ateneo stretched its win streak that season to six.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=August 18, 2003 |title=Eagles feast on Red Warriors |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/08/18/217584/eagles-feast-red-warriors |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He missed their next game (which was against the [[NU Bulldogs]]) due to a fractured nose bridge he sustained in team practice, and Ateneo lost.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=August 29, 2003 |title=Flightless Eagles gone to the dogs |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/08/29/218926/flightless-eagles-gone-dogs |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> That season, the Blue Eagles made it to the finals but lost to the [[FEU Tamaraws]].

In 2004, Larry's last year, he only played 4 games in that season.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2004 |title=Eagles no vanishing breed after Fonacier |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2004/07/30/259383/eagles-no-vanishing-breed-after-fonacier |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He suffered an [[ACL injury]] on his left knee while driving to the basket in the fourth game against UP that ended his UAAP career.<ref name=":1" /> The team and the Ateneo community rallied behind him, as they held a mass at the Ateneo chapel. That season, Ateneo swept the first round of eliminations,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=August 9, 2004 |title=Eagles just keep on winning, sweep round |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2004/08/09/260552/eagles-just-keep-winning-sweep-round |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> but were eliminated once again by La Salle.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Velasco |first=Bill |date=February 5, 2005 |title=Larry Fonacier's hard road back |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2005/02/05/268128/larry-fonacier146s-hard-road-back |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==Professional career==

=== Red Bull Barako (2005–2007) ===
Before entering the PBA, Fonacier continued to rehab from his ACL injury, and took master's classes in communications.<ref name=":2" /> He then applied for the [[2005 PBA draft|2005 PBA Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2005 |title=45 na ang aplikante sa PBA Draft |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2005/07/15/286512/45-na-ang-aplikante-sa-pba-draft |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was then selected by [[Red Bull Barako]] with the 14th pick.<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |last=Araneta |first=Chuck |date=July 10, 2020 |title=My best PBA conference, as told by Larry Fonacier |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/29432750/my-best-pba-conference-told-larry-fonacier |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

In his rookie season, Fonacier helped Red Bull win a [[PBA Fiesta Conference|Fiesta Conference]] championship.<ref name=":32" /> In the next conference, the [[2006 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]], he helped Red Bull reach the [[2006 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]], where they lost to the [[Purefoods Chunkee Giants]] in six games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=January 16, 2020 |title=Cone needs only to recall 2006 loss to Purefoods to prove 3–1 lead not safe |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/tim-cone-recalls-2006-defeat-to-purefoods-to-prove-3-1-lead-not-safe-a795-20200116 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He won the [[Philippine Basketball Association Rookie of the Year award|PBA Rookie of the Year]] award during the [[2005–06 PBA season|2005–06 season]].<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Larry Fonacier retires, stays with NLEX as team manager |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/larry-fonacier-retired-team-manager-nlex-a793-20230107 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> This made him the lowest picked player in PBA history to win the award, until Aaron Black broke the record.

In a 92–89 loss to the [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]] during the [[2006–07 PBA season|2006–07 season]], Fonacier had a chance to make a game-winning play, but his pass was stolen by [[Yancy de Ocampo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2006 |title=Express pull thru with pressing defense |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/12/09/374123/express-pull-thru-pressing-defense |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> During that time, he was named as an All-Star, and played for the North All-Stars team in the [[2007 PBA All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=April 29, 2007 |title=North, South see easy victory in All-Star duel |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/04/29/396560/north-south-see-easy-victory-all-star-duel |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He also participated in that year's Three-Point Shootout.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Bracher |first=Jane |date=April 3, 2014 |title=Larry Fonacier plays down his chances at 3-point shootout |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/54606-larry-fonacier-3-point-shootout/ |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Magnolia Beverage Masters (2007–2008) ===
Fonacier was then traded to the [[Magnolia Beverage Masters]]. There, he split time with [[Lordy Tugade]], [[Chris Calaguio]], and former Ateneo teammate Wesley Gonzales on a team that was in "win-now" mode.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2008 |title=Philippine Basketball Association – MAGNOLIA BEEFS UP FRONTLINE, ALASKA STRENGTHENS BACKCOURT |url=http://www.pba.ph/content/view/2029/1/ |archive-date=March 26, 2008 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=pba.ph|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080326214747/http://www.pba.ph/content/view/2029/1/ }}</ref><ref name=":9" />

=== Alaska Aces (2008–2010) ===
After some games with Magnolia, he was then dealt to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] with his teammate [[LA Tenorio]] in exchange for [[Ken Bono]] and [[Mike Cortez]].<ref name=":4" /> It was expected that he would be given the same role Alaska legend [[Jojo Lastimosa]] used to have with the team. He had to master Coach [[Tim Cone|Tim Cone's]] triangle offense and come off the bench, which took some time to adjust for him.<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":9" />

In a win over the [[Coca Cola Tigers|Coca-Cola Tigers]] during the [[2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup|2008–09 Philippine Cup]], Fonacier scored 13 points with three three-point shots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coca-Cola gilubong Alaska |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2008/12/06/421334/coca-cola-gilubong-alaska |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Alaska made it to the [[2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]], where in Game 5, he recorded 15 points and six rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=February 7, 2009 |title=Aces silence Texters, gain 3–2 lead |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/02/07/437804/aces-silence-texters-gain-3-2-lead |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> However, they lost their next two games, and the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]] became champions.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=February 12, 2009 |title=It's Talk N Text loud and clear |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/02/12/439299/its-talk-n-text-loud-and-clear |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

=== TNT Franchise (2010–2017) ===

==== 2010–11 season ====
During the [[2010 PBA Draft]], he was traded by the Aces to the [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]] in exchange for the draft rights of [[Elmer Espiritu]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=August 29, 2010 |title=Trade galore: Fonacier, Ritualo, Villanueva headed to new teams |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/199734/trade-galore-fonacier-ritualo-villanueva-headed-to-new-teams/story/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> This was done because Talk 'N Text had just traded away [[Mac Cardona]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2010 |title=Talk N Text kailangang pumukpok ng husto |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/09/29/615872/talk-n-text-kailangang-pumukpok-ng-husto |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was able to contribute as Talk 'N Text won the [[2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup|2010–11 Philippine Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=February 6, 2011 |title=Texters savor victory, seek Commish title |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/02/06/654553/texters-savor-victory-seek-commish-title |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then had clutch free throws in a win over the [[Meralco Bolts]] during the [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2011 Commissioner's Cup]].<ref name=":52">{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=March 12, 2011 |title=Bolts diniskaril ng Texters |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/03/12/665107/bolts-diniskaril-ng-texters |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The Tropang Texters won the [[2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals|Commissioner's Cup finals]] in six games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2011 |title=PBA >> NEWS: TALK 'N TEXT CAPTURES 2ND JEWEL IN GRAND SLAM BID |url=http://www.pba.ph/news/entry/936 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510004313/http://www.pba.ph/news/entry/936 |archive-date=May 10, 2011 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=pba.ph}}</ref> During the [[2011 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]], he had a career-high 27 points on 8-of-11 shooting from three in a win over the [[Powerade Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=June 28, 2011 |title=Reyes bumilib kay Fonacier |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/06/28/700152/reyes-bumilib-kay-fonacier |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> For that performance, he won Player of the Week. The Texters topped the elimination round,<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=July 18, 2011 |title=Texters disconnect Express, top elims |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/07/18/706999/texters-disconnect-express-top-elims |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> but lost to the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]] in seven games in the [[2011 PBA Governors' Cup finals|finals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Musong R. |date=August 21, 2011 |title=Petron plays Grand Slam spoiler, stops TNT in the 2011 PBA Governors Cup |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/12785/petron-plays-grand-slam-spoiler-stops-tnt-in-the-2011-pba-governors-cup |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2011–12 season ====
In the Game 1 of their [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]] semis against Petron, Fonacier scored half of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and made two clutch free throws to secure the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 5, 2012 |title=Fonacier free throws seal Texters' Game 1 semis win |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/243638/fonacier-free-throws-seal-texters-game-1-semis-win/story/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> From there, they lost their next three games and went down 3–1, but they overcame that deficit and defeated Petron.<ref name=":32" /> Talk 'N Text beat the [[Powerade Tigers]] in the [[2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup finals|2011–12 Philippine Cup finals]] and he was chosen as [[PBA Finals Most Valuable Player award|Finals MVP]].<ref name=":72"/> They made the finals once again in the [[2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], but lost to the [[B-Meg Llamados]] in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Pio |date=May 14, 2012 |title=UnstoppaBOWLES |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/unblogged/2012/05/14/806336/unstoppabowles |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He won the Mr. Quality Minutes award that season for his valuable contributions off the bench and leading the team in minutes played.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2012 |title=Webb is guest of honor in PBAPC night |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/09/06/845965/webb-guest-honor-pbapc-night |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==== 2012–13 season ====
Talk 'N Text started the [[2012–13 PBA season|2012–13 season]] 4–0, with them getting their fourth win by Fonacier scoring 18 of his 26 points in the first half and hitting clutch shots in the fourth to go along with seven rebounds against the [[San Mig Coffee Mixers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2012 |title=Texters halt Mixers, stay clean |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/21/12/texters-halt-mixers-stay-clean |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=news.abs-cbn.com}}</ref> They got their fifth straight win with him scoring seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter against the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2012 |title=Texters stun Painters with big fightback to keep unbeaten record |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/texters-rally-back-to-keep-unbeaten-record |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Their streak ended at the hands of Alaska when he missed a shot that could have sent that game into overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangonon III |first=Fidel |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Talk 'N Text vs Petron ngayon |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2012/11/07/864160/talk-n-text-vs-petron-ngayon |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Against [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel|Barangay Ginebra]], he had 16 points, but fouled out of the game as Ginebra managed to hang on for the win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2012 |title=Old reliables give new life to Ginebra |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/old-reliables-give-new-life-to-ginebra |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Texters made it to the semifinals against Alaska where in Game 3, he had 21 points after not making any three pointers in the first two games.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=December 27, 2012 |title=Texters upstaged Aces, gain 2–1 lead |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/12/27/890491/texters-upstaged-aces-gain-2-1-lead |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They managed to beat Alaska to return to the [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maglinte |first=Lemuel P. |date=December 31, 2012 |title=Talk N' Text miduol sa finals |url=https://www.philstar.com/banat/palaro/2012/12/31/891763/talk-n-text-miduol-sa-finals |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> From there, they swept Rain or Shine in four games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=January 16, 2013 |title=Texters complete sweep, forge history |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/01/16/897829/texters-complete-sweep-forge-history |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> This championship was sweeter for Fonacier, as this was Coach [[Norman Black|Norman Black's]] first conference with TNT, and he was able to share this championship with multiple coaches from his time at Ateneo.<ref name=":32" />

In the [[2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2013 Commissioner's Cup]], Fonacier had 18 points in a win over Petron.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangonon |first=Fidel |date=March 23, 2013 |title=Texters nakalusot |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2013/03/23/923024/texters-nakalusot |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then went on a shooting slump in his next nine games as he averaged 4.4 points on 22% shooting from the field.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2013 |title=Fonacier stays positive in midst of shooting slump |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/fonacier-stays-positive-in-midst-of-shooting-slump |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He also played in the All-Star Game during the [[2013 PBA All-Star Weekend|2013 All-Star Weekend]] as a member of [[Gilas Pilipinas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maglinte |first=Lemuel P. |date=May 7, 2013 |title=Tabla duwa sa Gilas ug PBA Stars |url=https://www.philstar.com/banat/palaro/2013/05/07/939137/tabla-duwa-sa-gilas-ug-pba-stars |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> After his stint with Gilas, he returned for the [[2013 PBA Governors' Cup|2013 Governors' Cup]], in which he had 19 points in a win over the [[Globalport Batang Pier]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=September 2, 2013 |title=Tropang Texters kumonekta ng panalo |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2013/09/02/1162271/tropang-texters-kumonekta-ng-panalo |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They didn't qualify for the playoffs that conference, as they lost to Ginebra in the eighth seed playoff.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=September 26, 2013 |title=Tanggap na ni Alapag angnaging kapalaranng Talk 'N Text |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2013/09/26/1238308/tanggap-na-ni-alapag-angnaging-kapalaranng-talk-n-text |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==== 2013–14 season ====
In the [[2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2014 Commissioner's Cup]], Fonacier had 16 points with four three-pointers in a win over the [[Barako Bull Energy]] as Talk 'N Text started the conference with four straight wins.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2014 |title=League-leading Talk 'N Text stays unbeaten with victory over Barako Bull |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/league-leading-talk-n-text-stays-unbeaten-with-victory-over-barako-bull |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He followed that up with 14 points in a win over Meralco. Heading into the All-Star break, the Texters were 7–0.<ref name=":8" /> He then participated in the Three-Point Shootout during the [[2014 PBA All-Star Weekend|2014 All-Star Weekend]] and was an All-Star playing for Gilas once again.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2014 |title=Defending champion Chris Tiu wary of fellow 'piso-piso' set shooters in this year's three-point shootout field |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/defending-champion-chris-tiu-wary-of-fellow-piso-piso-set-shooters-in-this-years-three-point-shootout-field |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=April 6, 2014 |title=Gilas Pilipinas kontra sa PBA All-Stars ngayon |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2014/04/06/1309367/gilas-pilipinas-kontra-sa-pba-all-stars-ngayon |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==== 2014–15 season ====
In the [[2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup|2014–15 Philippine Cup]], Fonacier had 11 points with back to back threes at the end of the third quarter in a win over Barako.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2014 |title=Texters umusad |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2014/12/13/1402039/texters-umusad |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In a close [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]] game against NLEX in which they were up by one with eight seconds remaining, he called a timeout even though the team didn't have one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=February 21, 2015 |title=TNT iniligtas ni Castro |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2015/02/21/1426032/tnt-iniligtas-ni-castro |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> NLEX import [[Al Thornton]] tied the game on a technical free throw, but Fonacier's teammate [[Jayson Castro]] won the game for Talk 'N Text with a pull-up jumper. Talk 'N Text won the Commissioner's Cup title that season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2015 |title=Talk 'N Text is champion after beating Rain or Shine in epic double-overtime Game Seven |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/talk-n-text-rain-or-shine-champion-pba-finals-commissioners-cup-game-seven-big-dome |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2015 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]], he scored a season-high 20 points in a win over the [[Blackwater Elite]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=June 12, 2015 |title=Struggling Talk 'N Text wakes up just in time to survive fright from Blackwater |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/talk-n-text-larry-fonacier-matt-ganuelas-rosser-jong-uichico-blackwater-governors-cup |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2015–16 season ====
During the offseason, Fonacier re-signed a three-year deal to stay with Talk 'N Text for three more years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=August 29, 2015 |title=Veterans Kelly Williams, Larry Fonacier, Harvey Carey back for another tour of duty with TnT |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/veterans-kelly-williams-larry-fonacier-harvey-carey-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-tnt |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Texters got their first win of the season when he contributed 11 points against the [[Mahindra Enforcer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=October 31, 2015 |title=Texters balik sa porma: Pinataob ang enforcers |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/palaro/2015/10/31/1517053/texters-balik-sa-porma-pinataob-ang-enforcers |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He then had 16 in a win over Blackwater.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=November 25, 2015 |title=Talk 'N Text umangat |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pm-sports/2015/11/25/1525942/talk-n-text-umangat |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In the [[2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2016 Commissioner's Cup]], he missed a game against NLEX  due to sickness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verora Jr |first=Levi |date=March 14, 2016 |title=PBA Pass-Through: Jai steps up, TNT updates |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-pass-through-jai-steps-up-tnt-updates/52583 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They lost to Alaska in a best-of-three quarterfinal series in that conference, despite 19 points from him in Game 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=April 22, 2016 |title=Alaska dismantles Tropang TNT to complete Final Four cast |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/alaska-dismantles-tropang-tnt-to-complete-final-four-cast/55704 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They then started the [[2016 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]] with six straight wins, but lost to Mahindra despite 13 points from him in that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=August 26, 2016 |title=Mahindra continues stellar run, breaks TNT's unblemished start |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mahindra-continues-stellar-run-breaks-tnts-unblemished-start/64665 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over Globalport, he had 14 points and a crucial offensive rebound that allowed [[Ranidel de Ocampo]] to make the game-winning shot for TNT.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=August 31, 2016 |title=De Ocampo's clutch jumper thwarts GlobalPort's comeback hopes |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/de-ocampos-clutch-jumper-thwarts-globalports-comeback-hopes/65023 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had a season-high 21 points in 32 minutes off the bench to go along with seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal as they increased their record to 9–1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Resurgent Larry Fonacier far from satisfied amid TNT success: 'Nothing less than a championship is a must' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/resurgent-larry-fonacier-far-from-nothing-less-than-a-championship-is-a-must |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> TNT made it to the semifinals against Meralco where in Game 3, he had 20 points, but Meralco took the series lead 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=October 1, 2016 |title=Meralco snatches series after epic shootout with TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/meralco-snatches-series-after-epic-shootout-with-tnt/67782 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They lost the next game, and Meralco moved on to the [[2016 PBA Governors' Cup finals|Governors' Cup finals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bracher |first=Jane |date=October 3, 2016 |title=TNT crumbles as Meralco barges into finals for the first time |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/148107-tnt-crumbles-meralco-finals-first-time-2016-govs-cup/ |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 2016–17 season ====
In a [[2016–17 PBA Philippine Cup|2016–17 Philippine Cup]] game, Fonacier had 15 points as they got their first win of the season over Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 27, 2016 |title=De Ocampo leads TNT comeback versus Ginebra |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/de-ocampo-leads-tnt-comeback-versus-ginebra/72747 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 16 points on four triples along with four boards, one assist, and one steal in 28 minutes in a win over Alaska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=December 31, 2016 |title=Larry Fonacier, fellow veterans feel young again as Racela instills college spirit at TNT |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/new-year-new-philosophy-for-tnt-katropa |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> With a new head coach in [[Nash Racela]], he enjoyed a career resurgence as in their first five games of the conference, he averaged 10.8 points built around 2.2 triples, three rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 steal in 27.3 minutes. TNT finished the elimination round with a record of 6–5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=January 28, 2017 |title=Cabagnot clutch once more as San Miguel escapes TNT for 9th straight win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/alex-cabagnot-clutch-once-more-as-san-miguel-beermen-escapes-tnt-katropa-for-9th-straight-win/75736 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of their quarterfinals series against Globalport, he had 17 points and went five of nine from distance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 4, 2017 |title=TNT downs Globalport to go up 1–0 in series |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-semifinals-tnt-katropa-downs-globalport-batang-pier-to-go-up-1-0-in-series/76218 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They moved on to the semis against the [[San Miguel Beermen|San MIguel Beermen]], where in a Game 4 loss, he had a team-high 15 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 14, 2017 |title=Ross sets career-high, powers San Miguel's rout of TNT to even series |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-semifinals-ross-sets-career-high-powers-san-miguels-rout-of-tnt-to-even-series/77406 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> However, he was given a rare technical foul for 'disrespectfully addressing the referee' just when the team was at the height of a fourth quarter rally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=February 15, 2017 |title=Rare technical foul not a distraction as Larry Fonacier finds his touch in playoffs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/despite-rare-technical-foul-larry-fonacier-stays-focus-after-finally-getting-on-track-in-semis-series- |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He led the team with 14 points in a Game 7 loss, and the Beermen moved on to the [[2016–17 PBA Philippine Cup finals|finals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=CJ |date=February 20, 2017 |title=PBA: San Miguel returns to Philippine Cup finals with huge victory over TNT |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/sports/2017/02/20/PBA-San-Miguel-Beermen-finals-TNT-KaTropa-JuneMar-Fajardo.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422020010/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/sports/2017/02/20/PBA-San-Miguel-Beermen-finals-TNT-KaTropa-JuneMar-Fajardo.html |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |url-status=dead |website=cnnphilippines.com}}</ref>

Fonacier also competed once again in the Three-Point Shootout during the [[2017 PBA All-Star Week|2017 All-Star Week]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=March 27, 2017 |title=Romeo, Guevarra, Ahanmisi face stiff competition in All-Star side events |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-all-star-week-romeo-guevarra-ahanmisi-face-stiff-competition-in-all-star-side-events/81518 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In his final game with TNT, he had 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting, with four of his shots coming from beyond-the-arc.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Fonacier, TNT hang on to deal San Miguel {{as written|i|ts' [sic]}} first defeat |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-commissioners-cup-fonacier-tnt-hang-on-to-deal-san-miguel-its-first-defeat/84488 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== NLEX Road Warriors (2017–2022) ===

==== 2016–17 season ====
In a four-team trade, Fonacier went from playing for TNT to playing for the [[NLEX Road Warriors]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=May 6, 2017 |title=TNT, GBP, Meralco, NLEX figure in blockbuster trade |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-gbp-meralco-nlex-figure-in-blockbuster-trade/84525 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> TNT gained [[Anthony Semerad]] and a first round pick from Globalport. With NLEX, he reunited with his former head coach from Red Bull, Coach Guiao, and assumed the role of a veteran for the young NLEX team.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Menor |first=Dominic |date=May 8, 2017 |title=PBA: Shifting from contender to winless pretender, Fonacier sees a little Alapag in him |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/08/17/pba-shifting-from-contender-to-winless-pretender-fonacier-sees-a-little-alapag-in-him |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=news.abs-cbn.com}}</ref> He didn't play for NLEX in the [[2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2017 Commissioner's Cup]], as he had undergone surgery for bone spurs and with NLEX not in the playoffs, had no need to rush his recovery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=May 20, 2017 |title=Guiao gives Fonacier injury enough time to heal with NLEX out of playoff picture |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/larry-fonacier-nlex-sidelines-against-smb-pba |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2017 PBA Governors' Cup|2017 Governors' Cup]], he had 12 points in a win over Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 5, 2017 |title=Ginebra continues road mastery, ends NLEX's unbeaten run |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-governors-cup-ginebra-continues-road-mastery-ends-nlexs-unbeaten-run/92198 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 16 points, seven boards, two assists, two steals, and only one turnover in 30 minutes in an upset win over Meralco.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=August 14, 2017 |title=Larry Fonacier says NLEX 'just needed people to remind it that winning is possible' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/larry-fonacier-on-nlex-rise-they-just-needed-people-to-remind-them-that-winning-was-possible |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> NLEX then clinched a spot in the quarterfinals with a 103–100 win over SMB as he logged 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in 29 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=August 27, 2017 |title=Reborn NLEX leaves coach Guiao in awe by claiming giant scalp in San Miguel |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/nlex-stuns-smb-to-clinch-quarterfinal-berth |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He stepped up in the clutch, as he made two clutch triples, inbounded the ball that led to free throws for [[J. R. Quiñahan|JR Quiñahan]], and blocked [[Alex Cabagnot|Alex Cabagnot's]] attempt to send the game into overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 27, 2017 |title=Larry Fonacier grateful to Coach Yeng for returning his confidence |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/larry-fonacier-grateful-to-coach-yeng-for-returning-his-confidence/94144 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> With his performance in that game, he earned a PBA Press Corps Player of the Week citation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2017 |title=The reason Yeng Guiao traded for Larry Fonacier |url=https://www.pba.ph/news/the-reason-yeng-guiao-traded-for-larry-fonacier |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=www.pba.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, they lost to the [[Star Hotshots]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=September 26, 2017 |title=Star slams door shut on NLEX Cinderella run to book first berth in Governors Cup semifinals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/star-ends-nlex-cinderella-run-to-advance-to-semifinals |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2017–18 season ====
During the [[2017–18 PBA Philippine Cup|2017–18 Philippine Cup]], Fonacier had 12 points, including a four-point play that gave NLEX a four-point lead that eventually led to the win over the [[Kia Picanto (PBA team)|Kia Picanto]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Larry Fonacier's rare four-point play lifts NLEX past gutsy Kia |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-18-pba-philippine-cup-larry-fonacier-drains-rare-four-point-play-to-lift-nlex-past-kia/104461 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He had 12 again in a Christmas Day win over Globalport.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=December 25, 2017 |title=Kiefer Ravena continues to shine as NLEX books Christmas victory over GlobalPort |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-kiefer-ravena-continues-to-shine-as-nlex-books-christmas-victory-over-globalport/104651 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They had their first loss of the season against the [[Phoenix Fuel Masters]] despite him scoring a team-high 22 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=January 7, 2018 |title=Jeff Chan, Matthew Wright heat up as Phoenix hands NLEX first loss |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-18-pba-philippine-cup-jeff-chan-heats-up-as-phoenix-hands-nlex-first-loss/105235 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> NLEX lost three more games after that, but they were able to stop the losing streak with a win over Ginebra in which he produced 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2018 |title=Fonacier glad to see 'desperate' NLEX show grit in crucial win vs Ginebra |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/yeng-guiao-larry-fonacier-nlex-road-warriors-pba-philippine-cup |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Then he contributed 17 points, six rebounds, and one block while also going 4-of-4 from three as [[Kiefer Ravena]] made the game-winning jumper over the Bolts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan Stewart |date=February 10, 2018 |title=Ravena sinks game winner as NLEX edges Meralco |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1024764?__cf_chl_tk=YvwpbiweUIKj5NETVjD5ir7HuZHdf7fqyZ01BwPuCcw-1673232490-0-gaNycGzNCVE |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=pna.gov.ph}}</ref> In a win over the Aces, he, [[Kevin Alas]], and [[Raul Soyud]] combined for 45 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 11, 2018 |title=NLEX ends Alaska's six-game winning streak |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-nlex-ends-alaskas-six-game-winning-streak/108632 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They faced Alaska again in the quarterfinals where in Game 1, he had 18 points and nine rebounds. From there, they moved on to the semifinals where they lost to the Hotshots in five games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=March 20, 2018 |title=After four years, Hotshots advance to Finals |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-four-years-hotshots-advance-finals/112501 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the [[2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2018 Commissioner's Cup]], Fonacier had an all-around performance of 12 points, seven boards, and six assists in a win over the [[Columbian Dyip]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Columbian plows through NLEX with 20-point stunner |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-commissioners-cup-columbian-plows-nlex-20-point-stunner/115131 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He also competed once again in the Three-Point Shootout during the [[2018 PBA All-Star Week|2018 All-Star Week]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=May 25, 2018 |title='Puwede pa rin pala': James Yap regains Three-Point Shootout throne |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/puwede-pa-rin-pala-james-yap-reclaims-three-point-shootout-throne/116845 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 14 points in a loss to his former team TNT.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=June 3, 2018 |title=TNT blasts NLEX for share of lead |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-commissioners-cup-tnt-blasts-nlex-share-lead/117492 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He was then ruled out for the rest of the Commissioner's Cup after a collision in mid-air with Ginebra's [[Jervy Cruz]] led to a bruised rib and a collapsed lung.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 22, 2018 |title=Jervy Cruz so sorry to learn collision with Fonacier led to broken rib, collapsed lung |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jervy-cruz-says-collission-with-larry-fonacier-purely-accidental-surprised-with-injury-sustained-by-nlex-c |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Fonacier made his return in the first game of the [[2017 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]] against TNT.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=August 16, 2018 |title=Mallari, Fonacier return a welcome break for depleted NLEX roster |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/alex-mallari-larry-fonacier-nlex-return-injury-pba-governors-cup-a793-20180816 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In that game, he had 17 points and the win, making 50% of his 10 shots from the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Olu Ashaolu posts monster double-double as NLEX thumps TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-governors-cup-olu-ashaolu-posts-monster-double-double-nlex-thumps-tnt/124595 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In NLEX's first three games, he had led NLEX to a 2–1 record despite the absence of Coach Guiao, multiple injured players, and him not at full strength.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=August 28, 2018 |title=Fonacier not fully fit, yet stands as pillar of strength for NLEX |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/fonacier-not-fully-fit-yet-stands-as-pillar-of-strength-for-nlex-a793-20180828 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then led the team to another win, this time over the Dyip.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 29, 2018 |title=Aaron Fuller, NLEX crash Columbian for 3rd win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-governors-cup-aaron-fuller-nlex-crash-columbian-3rd-win/125759 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In NLEX's win over Blackwater, Coach Guiao returned, NLEX snapped Blackwater's four-game winning streak, and he scored 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=September 26, 2018 |title=NLEX ends Blackwater's four-game winning streak |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-governors-cup-nlex-ends-blackwaters-four-game-winning-streak/128766 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then led NLEX with 21 points in losses to Ginebra and Meralco.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=October 5, 2018 |title=Mark Caguioa nails 10k as Ginebra romps NLEX |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-governors-cup-mark-caguioa-nails-10k-ginebra-romps-nlex/129765 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Baser Amer, Allen Durham connive as Meralco ends six-game slide |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-governors-cup-baser-amer-allen-durham-connive-meralco-ends-six-game-slide/130827 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> That conference, they lost to Ginebra in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Ginebra cruises past NLEX for semis berth |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/216057-results-ginebra-nlex-game-november-6-2018/ |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 2019–2022: Final seasons with NLEX ====
In the [[2019 PBA season|2019 season]], Fonacier played in less games. This was mostly due to an injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Quiñahan fighting through knee injury for shorthanded NLEX |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jr-quinahan-knee-injury-meniscal-tear-nlex-road-warriors-vs-alaska-aces-a795-20190313 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> On April 4, 2019, he was reactivated.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2019 |title=Transactions {{!}} PBA – The Official Website |url=http://pba.ph/transaction |access-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413170933/http://pba.ph/transaction |archive-date=April 13, 2019 }}</ref> He scored seven points in a loss to the Batang Pier.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leyba |first=Olmin |date=May 26, 2019 |title=North Port gets big scare vs importless NLEX |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/05/26/1921020/north-port-gets-big-scare-vs-importless-nlex |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

In 2020, Fonacier didn't join the team in the PBA bubble as his wife had health issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=September 21, 2020 |title=NLEX's Larry Fonacier opts out of PBA bubble |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nlexs-larry-fonacier-opts-pba-bubble/190132 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He still attended team meetings and workouts and also assisted the coaching staff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Fonacier volunteers to help out NLEX coaches while outside PBA bubble |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/fonacier-looking-to-make-presence-felt-for-nlex-inside-pba-bubble-a793-20201001 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Fonacier rejoined NLEX the following year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 4, 2021 |title=Larry Fonacier back for NLEX after skipping PBA bubble |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/fonacier-back-on-board-for-nlex-after-skipping-pba-bubble-season-a793-20210604 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He skipped the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup|2021 Philippine Cup]] for personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozada |first=Bong |date=November 12, 2021 |title=Larry Fonacier looking forward to expanding, reinventing game for 3×3 |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/441578/larry-fonacier-looking-forward-to-expanding-reinventing-game-for-3x3 |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> He was then assigned to NLEX's 3x3 team, the [[Cavitex Braves]].

In 2022, Fonacier was reactivated by NLEX at the start of the [[2022–23 PBA season]].<ref name=":10" /> In his final conference, he played in seven games and averaged 1.2 points as the Road Warriors didn't make the playoffs.<ref name=":10" /> His contract expired on December 31, 2022, and he did not renew his contract.

== National team career ==
Fonacier began playing for the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippine team]] in 2006, when the team participated in the Al-Emadi International Basketball Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2006 |title=RP cagers lose to Latvia but coach satisfied |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/08/05/351104/rp-cagers-lose-latvia-coach-satisfied |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They finished 4th in that tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2006 |title=SMC-RP bows to Qatar anew, settles for 4th |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/08/08/351517/smc-rp-bows-qatar-anew-settles-4th |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

In 2012, Fonacier participated in the [[2012 William Jones Cup|2012 Jones Cup]] with a team mostly composed of PBA pros.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2012 |title=Smart Gilas 2 pa-Taipei ngayon para sumabak sa Jones Cup |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2012/08/17/839073/smart-gilas-2-pa-taipei-ngayon-para-sumabak-sa-jones-cup |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The Philippine team won that tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Pio |date=August 27, 2012 |title=Breakthrough |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/unblogged/2012/08/27/842611/breakthrough |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He also played in the [[2012 FIBA Asia Cup]]. In that tournament, they lost to [[Qatar men's national basketball team|Qatar]] and settled for fourth place.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2012 |title=Gilas 2.0 sadsad sa Qatar sa FIBA Asia Cup |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2012/09/23/852002/gilas-20-sadsad-sa-qatar-sa-fiba-asia-cup |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They went on to win the silver medal

In 2013, Fonacier was part of the team that played in the [[2013 FIBA Asia Championship]].<ref name=":32" /> His best game was in a loss to [[Chinese Taipei men's national basketball team|Chinese Taipei]], in which he had a team-high 21 points with five three-pointers. They went on to win the silver medal in that tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=June 25, 2019 |title=9 PBA stars who bounced back from ACL injuries |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/active-lifestyle/pba-players-who-recovered-from-acl-injuries-a2437-20190625-lfrm |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

The following year, Fonacier begged off from the national pool, as he had been playing through multiple back and foot injuries and needed to rehab.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 24, 2014 |title=Larry Fonacier begs off from Gilas Pilipinas pool citing medical reasons |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/larry-fonacier-begs-off-from-gilas-pilipinas-pool-citing-medical-reasons |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

== Player profile ==
Fonacier is known as a reliable shooter.<ref name=":32" /> As early as college, he began developing a reputation as a clutch shooter with his threes and free throws.<ref name=":02"/><ref name=":52"/> He also employed a running jumper in his offensive arsenal when defenses close in on him too tight.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2013 |title=Gilas Pilipinas: Larry Fonacier |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/35075-larry-fonacier-profile/ |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

Fonacier is also very versatile on defense, as he used his length and defensive fundamentals.<ref name=":32" /> Talk 'N Text often used him to guard the best player on the opposing team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2015 |title=Two-way player Larry Fonacier becomes indispensable part of Talk 'N Text success |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/larry-fonacier-basketball-talk-n-text-big-three-jayson-castro-ranidel-de-ocampo-governors-cup |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In college, he was capable of blocking shots.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Buensalido |first=Monique |date=August 6, 2004 |title=One for Larry, one for Ateneo |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/young-star/2004/08/06/260259/one-larry-one-ateneo |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> With his offense and defense, this makes him an all-around skilled player.

When he was younger, Fonacier would get mad at teammates when they didn't match his competitiveness.<ref name=":3" /> Over the years, he developed his leadership skills, emphasizing teamwork and sacrifice.<ref name=":6" /> He rarely got emotional in games and didn't engage in trash talk.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ventura |first=Sid |date=January 31, 2012 |title=Fonacier proves that nice guys don't always finish last |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sportsaholic/fonacier-proves-nice-guys-don-t-always-finish-085636215.html |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |language=en-PH}}</ref> These qualities served him well as he became one of TNT's leaders and transitioned into the role of a veteran for NLEX.<ref name=":11" />

==Career statistics==
{{PBA player statistics legend}}
<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161110221320/http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Larry-Fonacier/77/] PBA-Online.net</ref><ref>[https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Larry-Fonacier/Summary/40348#International] Real GM</ref>

===PBA season-by-season averages===
{{PBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2005}}
| align=left | [[2005–06 Red Bull Barako season|Red Bull]]
| '''65''' || 21.5 || .421 || .380 || .809 || 3.6 || 2.2 || .3 || .1 || 8.0
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2006}}
| align=left | [[2006–07 Red Bull Barako season|Red Bull]]
| 55 || 21.0 || .438 || .396 || .761 || 3.4 || 2.0 || .3 || .1 || 9.9
|-
| align=left rowspan=2| {{pbay|2007}}
| align=left | [[2007–08 Magnolia Beverage Masters season|Magnolia]]
| rowspan=2|29 || rowspan=2|16.6 || rowspan=2|.376 || rowspan=2|.370 || rowspan=2|.731 || rowspan=2|2.5 || rowspan=2|1.4 || rowspan=2|.2 || rowspan=2|.0 || rowspan=2|5.6
|-
| align=left | [[2007–08 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2008}}
| align=left | [[2008–09 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 47 || 13.1 || .383 || .313 || .774 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 4.8
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2009}}
| align=left | [[2009–10 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 54 || 15.2 || .330 || .336 || .809 || 1.8 || 1.7 || .2 || .0 || 4.8
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2010}}
| align=left | [[2010–11 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]]
| '''65''' || 25.6 || .378 || .358 || .796 || 3.8 || 1.8 || .6 || .2 || 9.3
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2011}}
| align=left | [[2011–12 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]]
| 62 || 29.9 || .408 || '''.398''' || .801 || 4.2 || 1.7 || .4 || .1 || 10.5
|-
| align="left" | {{pbay|2012}}
| align=left | [[2012–13 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]]
| 54 || 30.0 || .382 || .319 || .789 || '''4.3''' || 2.6 || '''.7''' || .2 || 10.4
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2013}}
| align=left | [[2013–14 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]]
| 49 || 27.0 || .375 || .321 || .875 || 3.5 || 1.7 || .5 || .1 || 8.4
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2014}}
| align=left | [[2014–15 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters|Talk 'N Text]]
| 51 || '''31.5''' || .397 || .354 || .836 || 4.2 || 1.9 || .6 || '''.3''' || 8.1
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2015}}
| align=left | [[2015–16 TNT KaTropa season|TNT]]
| 39 || 26.4 || .419 || .375 || .797 || 3.1 || 1.9 || .6 || .1 || 8.9
|-
| align=left rowspan=2| {{pbay|2016}}
| align=left | [[2016–17 TNT KaTropa season|TNT]]
| rowspan=2|39 || rowspan=2|27.9 || rowspan=2|.379 || rowspan=2|.335 || rowspan=2|.809 || rowspan=2|3.0 || rowspan=2|2.1 || rowspan=2|.6 || rowspan=2|.2 || rowspan=2|9.0
|-
| align=left | [[2016–17 NLEX Road Warriors season|NLEX]]
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2017}}
| align=left | [[2017–18 NLEX Road Warriors season|NLEX]]
| 38 || 27.2 || '''.444''' || .365 || .818 || 4.1 || '''2.8''' || '''.7''' || '''.3''' || '''10.8'''
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2019}}
| align=left | [[2019 NLEX Road Warriors season|NLEX]]
| 23 || 16.4 || .294 || .229 || '''.882''' || 2.2 || 1.2 || '''.7''' || .1 || 4.0
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2022}}
| align=left | [[2022–23 NLEX Road Warriors season|NLEX]]
| 13 || 11.6 || .243 || .200 || — || 1.1 || .5 || .2 || .1 || 1.9
|-class=sortbottom
| align=center colspan=2 | Career
| 683 || 23.7 || .393 || .352 || .803 || 3.3 || 1.9 || .5 || .1 || 8.2
{{end}}

===National team statistics===
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pba-online.net/basketball/jones-cup/schedule-and-results/ |title=2012 William Jones Cup Games Schedule and Results :: PBA-Online! |access-date=September 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209142522/http://www.pba-online.net/basketball/jones-cup/schedule-and-results/ |archive-date=December 9, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Larry Alexander Fonacier profile, FIBA Asia Championship for Men 2013 |url=https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/95715/sid/6583/tid/346/_/2013_FIBA_Asia_Championship_for_Men/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803015313/http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/95715/sid/6583/tid/346/_/2013_FIBA_Asia_Championship_for_Men/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 3, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=FIBA.COM}}</ref>
{{PBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align=left | [[2012 William Jones Cup]]
| align=left rowspan="2" | [[Smart Gilas]]
| 8 || 16.8 || .273 || .304 || .80 || 2.3 || 1.3 || .4 || 0 || 6.4
|-
| align=left | [[2013 FIBA Asia Championship]]
| 9 || 16.2 || .361 || .350 || 1.000 || 1.7 || 1.2 || .3 || 0 || 5.4{{end}}

== Off the court ==
In 2014, Fonacier and LA Tenorio appeared on an episode of [[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Philippine game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2014 |title=Millionaire opens 12th season |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/03/23/1303968/millionaire-opens-12th-season |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He also appeared in a TNT commercial with teammates Jayson Castro and Ranidel de Ocampo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarmento Jr. |first=Severino |date=April 15, 2020 |title='Kraken', 'Extra Rice', 'Big J': the history behind some popular monikers |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/29037753/how-some-iconic-monikers-philippine-basketball-came-be |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Since 2022, he is currently an analyst for the [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] broadcast of UAAP basketball.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=March 23, 2022 |title=UAAP products to serve as analysts for Cignal broadcast |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-products-to-serve-as-analysts-for-tv5-broadcast/234836 |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Career as team manager ===
On January 7, 2023, NLEX announced that Fonacier had retired and that he would stay with the team as its team manager.<ref name=":10" />

== Personal life ==
Fonacier is married and they have two sons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Quirky Junior on Instagram: "It was great capturing this lovely family, Larry, Lora, Liam and Luca Fonacier :) #quirkycreatives #families #quirkyjunior #happy #kidsofinstagram #fashionablefamily" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/7c0nvEhf6o/ |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> He is a devoted Christian. After suffering an ACL tear in college, he turned his life around and started to have a life of faith in [[Jesus]].<ref name=":9" /> He has attended Bible studies led by [[Dylan Ababou]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tamayo |first=Paul |date=July 22, 2021 |title=Dylan Ababou Unplugged: On recovering from an injury-crippled PBA career, and becoming a Man of God — Dribble Media |url=https://dribblemedia.com/exclusives/dylan-ababou-unplugged-on-recovering-from-an-injury-crippled-pba-career-and-becoming-a-man-of-god/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127060702/https://dribblemedia.com/exclusives/dylan-ababou-unplugged-on-recovering-from-an-injury-crippled-pba-career-and-becoming-a-man-of-god/ |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=dribblemedia.com}}</ref>

Fonacier is known as a quiet person who rarely got into trouble.<ref name=":9" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Nap |date=July 28, 2004 |title=Kawawa naman si Larry Fonacier |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2004/07/28/259213/kawawa-naman-si-larry-fonacier |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He isn't active on social media, but has spoken up on political issues, such as when he posted his thoughts about the [[Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020|Anti-Terrorism Bill]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=June 6, 2020 |title=Athletes continue to speak up vs anti-terrorism bill |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/06/06/2019037/athletes-continue-speak-vs-anti-terrorism-bill |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080303022140/http://www.pba.ph/component/option%2Ccom_comprofiler/task%2CuserProfile/user%2C203/Itemid%2C1/ Player Profile]

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