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Galvin-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cavs’ Larry Nance Jr. addresses nepotism backlash facing Bronny James</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-07-21T09:45:29-07:00">July 21st, 9:45am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-07-21T09:45:30-07:00">July 21st, 9:45am</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints and Cavs Nation, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Larry Nance Jr. kept it 100 about the narrative surrounding Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James and the backlash surrounding nepotism throughout the 2024-25 season as LeBron James’ son. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/cavs-news-larry-nance-jr-reunites-with-cleveland-in-free-agency">Nance Jr. agreed to a one-year deal</a> to return to the Cavs this summer, he opened up about the opportunities he received as the son of Larry Nance.</p><p>However, those opportunities came before the NBA, as Nance Jr. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM-GVhBWkSo&amp;t=982s" rel="noopener">explained the two sides of nepotism</a>, which include hard work and high expectations, he said, per a recent episode of the It’s Cavalier Podcast.</p><p>“I think there [are] two sides to the coin. I think a lot of our accomplishments are compared to our dad’s,” Nance Jr said. “Or ‘Hey, man, you only got that because you’re a Nance,’ but at the same time, I also get it. That does exist. I have gotten certain opportunities because my last name is Nance. Being Larry Nance Jr. in Northeastern Ohio, growing up, I’m lucky Wyoming took me on a scholarship.”</p><p>Wyoming took a chance on Nance Jr., believing that the 6-foot-3 guard would evolve into the athletic 6-foot-8 wing he is today, given his dad’s legacy as a high-flying three-time All-Star who won the NBA’s first Dunk Contest in 1984.</p><p>“I’m lucky Wyoming took me, and they took me because this kid is 6-3, can’t dunk yet, and is Nance. I’m betting on that. So, they gave me an opportunity based off of the genetics,” Nance added. “Now, I then seize that opportunity. At the same time, I was headed toward real low Division I or Division II until Wyoming was like, ‘Hey, we’ll bet on the genetics here.’ So, I’ve gotten certain opportunities, but at the same time, the NBA isn’t that opportunity.”</p><h2><b>Larry Nance Jr. returns home on one-year deal with Cavs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cavs-forward-Larry-Nance-Jr.-2.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Before landing DeAndre Hunter, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/cavs-news-cleveland-trade-targets-depth-issues">the Cavs were connected to Larry Nance Jr.</a> in trade rumors mid-season. After Lakers rookie Bronny James’ first season, Nance Jr., who previously played for the Cavs from 2018 to 2021, discussed the advantages that come with being the son of legendary star Larry Nance, who played for Cleveland for six NBA seasons (1988-1994).</p><p>“Maybe college. Maybe if you transfer to a certain high school, but the NBA is not the place for that,” Nance said. “You gotta think about it, how many NBA players have kids. All of them. Just about all of them and the juniors, there are not that many. So, there’s gotta be a little bit of work and a little bit of skill into it.”</p><p>The Cavs will aim to build on their historic 64-win regular season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs’ Larry Nance Jr. addresses nepotism backlash facing Bronny James

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/news/cavs-news-how-clevelands-playoff-failures-inspired-larry-nance-jr');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Cavs’ playoff failures inspired Larry Nance Jr.');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Larry-Nance-Jr.-on-Jan.-25-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Dale Zanine-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>How Cavs’ playoff failures inspired Larry Nance Jr.</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-07-08T10:28:06-07:00">July 8th, 10:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-07-08T10:28:06-07:00">July 8th, 10:28am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints and Cavs Nation in October 2023. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-larry-nance-jr-immediate-message-after-signing-with-cleveland">Larry Nance Jr. has come back to the Cleveland Cavaliers</a> for this upcoming season, he is looking to help contribute to the team as a lateral move as they are in the quest for a championship. While the <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-couldnt-shake-crushing-playoff-exit" rel="noopener">Cavs’ season ended in a crushing playoff exit</a> to the Indiana Pacers in the second round, that outcome in some ways inspired Nance, leading to the present time.</p><p>According to Danny Cunningham, Nance would speak Tuesday about watching Cleveland as an outside when he’s been on different teams over the years like just recently with the Atlanta Hawks. He said that he’s a fan of the team, with obvious connections being he’s from Ohio, and <a href="https://x.com/RealDCunningham/status/1942616574449340689" rel="noopener">that he felt he could help them</a> by watching, which he can by adding to their frontcourt depth.</p><p>“When playing for the Hawks, playing for the Pelicans, yeah, I want them to win every game, but I was a Cavs fan,” Nance said. “So, watching the playoffs the past few years, it was hard not to just sit on the couch and kind of look, tap my wife and be like, I can help.”</p><p>This is a reunion for Nance and Cleveland as he played with the team from 2018 to 2021 before he went on to join the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans before his latest stop in Atlanta. Now, he comes back to his hometown team to <a href="https://x.com/MarcJSpears/status/1940198097529053686" rel="noopener">“challenge for a title,”</a> according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape.</p><p>“I’m just happy to be able to give all I have to help my hometown team challenge for a title,” Nance said.</p><h2><b>Larry Nance Jr. joins a Cavs team that is hungrier than ever </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cavs-forward-Larry-Nance-Jr.-22-shoots-the-ball.jpg"><figcaption>© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-lonzo-ball-great-situation-bulls-trade">Cavs also adding Lonzo Ball via trade</a> along with Nance and other moves, there is no doubt the team is retooling to compete. If anything, the team is more hungry than ever as Donovan Mitchell <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ftvyXI5_4&amp;t=569s" rel="noopener">would speak about the disappointing playoff exit</a> to Indiana.</p><p>“In my mind, it was like this is supposed to [happen]. Everybody says like you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans, and that was my plan,” Mitchell said to Taylor Rooks. “Like, alright, cool, 60 games, we’re on these win streaks, alright, cool. I’m not saying we took anything for granted at all by any means, but this felt like this was that time. I think everybody can agree with that.”</p><p>“I think that’s why when it ended so abruptly, like even in the summer I didn’t have any plans, I didn’t know what to do,” Mitchell continued. “That’s why I think I found myself, even though I was moving around and different things, I found myself just sitting there, just trying to process that we don’t play tomorrow.”</p><p>Cleveland is looking to further improve after finishing 64-18, which put them first in the East.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Cavs’ playoff failures inspired Larry Nance Jr.

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-larry-nance-jr-brutally-honest-exit-cleveland">Larry Nance Jr. is going back home</a>. On the second day of free agency, Nance decided to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, making his return to the team he had already spent three and a half seasons for in the past. Being a second apron team, the Cavs can only offer Nance a one-year deal, which means that the 32-year-old big man took a significant pay cut to join one of the best teams in the entire association.</p><p>Nance has been a welcome veteran presence wherever he goes, and now that the Cavs have blossomed into a powerhouse that needs that one final push to get over the hump, his influence in the locker room will be very much welcome. Moreover, he has shown that he can still be productive when healthy. Whatever the case may be, the veteran highflyer is <a href="https://x.com/MarcJSpears/status/1940198097529053686" rel="noopener">simply looking forward</a> to doing whatever he can to help his beloved hometown team win another championship.</p><p>“I’m just happy to be able to give all I have to help my hometown team challenge for a title,” Nance told Marc J. Spears of Andscape.</p><p>The lights proved to be too bright yet again for the Cavs during this year’s playoffs, and it looked as though there were going to be wholesale changes for the team after yet another disappointing end to their campaign. But the <a href="https://cavsnation.com/rumors/cavs-rumors-brian-windhorst-drops-absolute-declaration-core-4">Cavs are running it back</a>, choosing instead to retool around their core four with the additions of Nance and Lonzo Ball, two former teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.</p><h2><b>Cavs set to run it back</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cavs-All-Star-Darius-Garland-2.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With today’s CBA, the shelf life of contending teams have become much shorter. And with the Cavs being a second apron team, time is ticking as to just how long they could keep their core together without having to shell out an inordinate amount of money.</p><p>Thus, it’s understandable why they’re gearing up for another push come the 2025-26 season. The Cavs have depth across multiple positions, and even managed to replace Ty Jerome with Ball. They <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-sam-merrill-nba-record-new-cleveland-contract">also kept Sam Merrill</a>, and retained their depth on the wing (Max Strus, De’Andre Hunter, Jaylon Tyson). Nance is also coming in to provide backup minutes for both big man positions.</p><p>It’s not quite clear how much gas Nance has left in the tank after a knee injury cut his 2024-25 season short with the Atlanta Hawks. But he is committed to the Cavs’ cause and should provide valuable depth behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, provided that he remains healthy.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Larry Nance Jr.’s immediate message after signing with Cavs

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cleveland Cavaliers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing back a familiar face as free-agent forward Larry Nance Jr. has <a href="https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/1940160682789400952" rel="noopener">agreed to a deal</a> with the franchise, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The move marks a homecoming for the Akron native, who previously played for the Cavaliers from 2018 to 2021.</p><p>Nance Jr., 32, returns to Cleveland with added experience and an expanded offensive skill set. His <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/hawks-larry-nance-jr-reveals-top-5-nba-moments-fathers-day">first stint with the Cavaliers included a trip to the 2018 NBA Finals</a> and spanned parts of four seasons. Known early in his career for his athleticism, energy, and defensive versatility, Nance has since developed into a reliable perimeter threat.</p><p>Following his time in Cleveland, Nance played for the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans before spending the 2024-25 season with the Atlanta Hawks.</p><p>In Atlanta, he appeared in 24 games and averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. He shot 51.6% from the field and a career-best 44.7% from three-point range while playing 19.3 minutes per contest.</p><h2><b>Cavaliers reunite with Larry Nance Jr. to boost depth and versatility</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Stephen-Curry-30-handles-the-ball-against-Cleveland-Cavaliers-forward-Larry-Nance-Jr.-22.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Nance’s shooting growth has been a key part of his evolution in recent seasons. During the 2023-24 campaign with New Orleans, he shot 41.5% from beyond the arc across 61 games. His improved ability to stretch the floor adds offensive versatility to the Cavaliers’ frontcourt, which already features interior scorers and rim protectors.</p><p>Cleveland’s decision to bring Nance back comes as the organization looks to build on its 64-win season and address depth concerns following recent roster moves. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/cavs-news-sam-merrill-planning-to-sign-38-million-contract-with-cleveland">Cavaliers recently re-signed guard Sam Merrill</a> to a four-year, $38 million deal and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/chicago-bulls-grade-lonzo-ball-isaac-okoro-trade">traded forward Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran guard Lonzo Ball</a>.</p><p>Nance’s return offers the Cavaliers a trusted veteran presence familiar with the team’s culture and expectations. His ability to defend multiple positions and space the floor fits the team’s current system and complements Cleveland’s star core.</p><p>With Nance now rejoining the franchise, the Cavaliers continue to round out their roster with experienced contributors as they aim for a deeper postseason run. Cleveland was eliminated in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs but retains one of the league’s most potent offenses and is actively addressing its defensive gaps and rotation balance through free agency.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Larry Nance Jr. reunites with Cavaliers in free agency

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He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Sharing touching moments is something everyone can appreciate; hearing a handful from a hoops family is a blessing. Well,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/hawks-rumors-what-atlanta-seeks-in-draft-amid-trade-buzz-expected-free-agent-loss"> highly valued Atlanta Hawks veteran</a> Larry Nance Jr. marked Father’s Day 2025 with a poignant tribute to his NBA journey, <a href="https://x.com/Larrydn22/status/1934295902555885770" rel="noopener">sharing his top five career moments</a> with ClutchPoints on social media. Each memory (except one) reflects his deep ties to family and the enduring influence of his father, Larry Nance Sr., the 1984 Slam Dunk Contest champion and Cleveland Cavaliers legend.</p><p>Blending family, legacy, and career highlights in a touching tribute, the 32-year-old Hawks veteran insisted these were in no particular order. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-truth-behind-kobe-bryant-60-point-finale-per-cavs-larry-nance-jr">Larry Nance Jr. mentioned Kobe Bryant’s 60-point farewell game</a> first.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kobe-Bryant-in-action.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Nance Jr. was a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers during Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game on April 13, 2016, when the Lakers legend dropped 60 points against the Utah Jazz.</p><p>“Being on the court for that and being able to share moments with him before and after that game,” Nance Jr. told ClutchPoints. “Even during (the game), those are just things I’ll never forget.”</p><p>In 2018, Nance Jr. returned to Cleveland via trade and played a key role in their NBA Finals run alongside LeBron James. Though the Cavaliers were swept by Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors, Nance Jr. cherished the experience with his childhood team nonetheless. He has since had stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans before landing with the Hawks.</p><p>A ‘dunk contest with dad’ was next on the list. Now, that could be a long-running family feud or something more public. Young Larry was not alive for Larry Sr.’s sensational 1984 performance. This more than likely was a nod to the 2018 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where Nance Jr. paid homage to his father by wearing a retro Phoenix Suns No. 22 jersey and performing the Nance family’s signature cradle dunk.</p><p>Though the homegrown dunker did not win, the father-son connection created a memorable spectacle. The same goes for when the NBA and Cavaliers cleared Nance Jr. to wear Larry Sr.’s number 22 in an actual game. After being traded to Cleveland, Nance Jr. switched to No. 22, honoring his father’s retired number. His debut in that jersey marked a personal milestone, symbolizing family legacy and adding a layer of motivation.</p><p>Not that Nance Jr. needed much motivation in a 10-year career that has led to the Hawks. Some nights were a bit more amped up than others, though. The first brother (Larry) versus brother (Pete Nance) NBA ballgame was last on the list.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. reveals Top 5 NBA moments on Father’s Day

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