Larry Nance Jr.'s second stint with his hometown Cavs will begin in earnest when Cleveland tips off its regular season Oct. 22 at the New York Knicks.

Nance's older sister, Casey, set a high standard for him at Revere High School. He watched her stellar career and has long been a supporter of women's basketball.

Nance wanted the WNBA to return to Cleveland. He also had a strong desire to rejoin the Cavs. It all came together this past summer, and Casey Nance is thrilled.

When Larry Nance Jr. visited Rocket Arena as a member of the Atlanta Hawks last November, he wore a Cleveland Rockers T-shirt .

At the time, Cleveland had yet to officially secure a new WNBA franchise , but Nance told the Beacon Journal on Nov. 27, 2024, his wardrobe choice was a way of lobbying for it to hap

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