<!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-larry-nance-jr-clarifies-quip-that-better-tristan-thompson');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs’ Larry Nance Jr. clarifies quip that he’s better than Tristan Thompson');   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/2025/10/Cavs-forward-Larry-Nance-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cavs’ Larry Nance Jr. clarifies quip that he’s better than Tristan Thompson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T10:05:27-07:00">October 27th, 10:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T10:05:27-07:00">October 27th, 10:05am</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 Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. knows he’s better than his teammate Tristan Thompson — in regards to postgame breakdowns after games, not as players. <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-larry-nance-jr-immediate-message-after-signing-with-cleveland">Nance Jr. returned to the Cavs over the summer</a>, signing a one-year deal before taking on postgame interview duties with the team’s local broadcast.</p><p>When it was mentioned that Thompson was the Cavs player who frequently joined the broadcast for postgame analysis, Nance Jr. stated <a href="https://twitter.com/HoodiGarland/status/1982618279484207324" rel="noopener">he’s a much better choice</a> than Tristan, he said, per HoodiGarland’s X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>“Last year was it Tristan Thompson? I’m way better than Tristan, and you can take that to the bank. Tristan can’t hang with me.”</p><p>While most people understood the context of what Nance Jr. meant by “better” compared to Thompson, social media had fun with Larry’s words that read as if he’s saying he’s the better player than Tristan, with whom Nance Jr. played alongside the Cavs from 2017 to 2020. Nance Jr. had to clarify what he meant by the quote by commenting on his own X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>“Chillll, I meant better at the broadcasting thing. TT is my dawg,” Nance Jr. replied.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Larry Nance Jr. on his post game interview:</p><p>“Last year was it Tristan Thompson? I’m way better than Tristan and you can take that to the bank. Tristan can’t hang with me.” 😭 <br> <a href="https://t.co/jGzdvlfUnz">pic.twitter.com/jGzdvlfUnz</a></p><p>— ¹⁰ (@HoodiGarland) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoodiGarland/status/1982618279484207324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Nance Jr.’s interview followed up a 118-113 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Nance Jr. finished with five points, five rebounds, and one steal, while All-Stars Donovan Mitchell (24 points) and Evan Mobley (23 points) combined for 47 points on 14-of-33 shooting.</p><h2><b>Shaquille O’Neal bets on Cavs to win the Eastern Conference</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cavs-forward-Larry-Nance-Jr.-2.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>ESPN’s <a href="https://cavsnation.com/news/cavs-news-shaq-busts-out-hollywood-money-bet">Shaquille O’Neal has his money on the Cavs</a> to win over the Knicks, as the two teams are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference this season. While O’Neal’s co-hosts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith believe otherwise, Shaq <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1981135129725567439" rel="noopener">pulled out stacks of fake cash</a> to make the deal official.</p><p>“The Knicks have everything they need to get to the NBA Finals, except we have to see if Mike Brown will have the same usage for KAT [Karl-Anthony Towns] and Jalen Brunson,” Smith said.</p><p>Still, O’Neal isn’t picking the Knicks over the Cavs.</p><p>“Ya’ll disappoint ya’ll selves every year with the Knicks,” O’Neal said toward Barkley and Smith. “That was last year. Chuck was fat last year. Now look at him. He’s a sex symbol.”</p><p>In other words, things change over time, as Shaq tried to relay in his comparison to Barkley losing weight.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs’ Larry Nance Jr. clarifies quip that he’s better than Tristan Thompson

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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

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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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