While the NBA remains quiet about its plans for the suspended 2019/20 season, basketball players are increasingly vocal about their wish to continue the competition. One of them is Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr., who recently argued that the NBA needs to have a champion despite concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a video conference with reporters on Tuesday, Nance shared his opinion on a variety of topics, including the resume of the 2019/20 NBA season. According to the 27-year-old, he wants to play and remains optimistic that the league will continue the competition soon.

Lance then explained that he wants to see NBA crowning a new champion even though his team isn’t in the position of winning the title.

“We’re not in a position to win a championship this year, but if I was — if I was Giannis [Antetokounmpo], if I was LeBron [James], if I was Kawhi [Leonard] — If I was on one of those championship-caliber teams, I’d be pretty upset about it,” said Nance. “Because it’s very rare in this league that a chance like this comes along, and that’s taken a valuable year off someone’s career. I want to see someone win. If it can’t be us, I want to see someone. “

It remains to be seen whether Nance and the rest of us get to witness champion being crowned this year. NBA reportedly discussed a variety of options, including heading straight to playoffs and playing all games on one or two locations but still hasn’t made the final decision.

In the meantime, other sports leagues around the world are slowly resuming their activities. German Bundesliga is scheduled to resume until the end of May, while English Premier League should restart in June. On the other hand, some leagues like French Ligue 1 and Dutch Eredivisie took a different approach and canceled the remainder of the season.

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When Larry Nance Jr. joined the Cleveland Cavaliers on the trade deadline, many people started speculating that he could end up wearing the No.22 jersey, which belonged to his father, Larry Nance Sr. and was retired by the Cavs. Nance Jr. ended up taking the No.24, although his father wanted him to wear his number.

Now, it looks like Nance Sr. managed to convince his son to change his mind since Larry announced on Thursday that he will be wearing No.22 moving forward.

“I’ll be wearing No. 22 from here on out,” – said Nance Jr. on Thursday, after the 110-103 loss to the Washington Wizards. “My dad’s jersey will get to stay retired in the rafters, so, I couldn’t be happier with it. I think that starts next week, and I’m thrilled. I’ve been wearing 22 my whole life, and to get to wear it for the Cleveland Cavaliers is beyond a dream come true.“

Larry Nance Jr. will continue wearing No. 24 for the next few games, and is expected to make the switch to No. 22 for the first time on Tuesday, when the Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Brooklyn Nets.

After being drafted 27th overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Nance Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Jordan Clarkson on February 8, 2018. In 42 games played for the Lakers, he averaged 8.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Larry Nance Sr., on the other hand, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1988 to 1994. During his time with the Cavs, Lance Sr. was named into NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1989 and was selected as an All-Star two times (1989 and 1993).

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While the NBA remains quiet about its plans for the suspended 2019/20 season, basketball players are increasingly vocal about their wish to continue the competition. One of them is Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr., who recently argued that the NBA needs to have a champion despite concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a video conference with reporters on Tuesday, Nance shared his opinion on a variety of topics, including the resume of the 2019/20 NBA season. According to the 27-year-old, he wants to play and remains optimistic that the league will continue the competition soon.

Lance then explained that he wants to see NBA crowning a new champion even though his team isn’t in the position of winning the title.

“We’re not in a position to win a championship this year, but if I was — if I was Giannis [Antetokounmpo], if I was LeBron [James], if I was Kawhi [Leonard] — If I was on one of those championship-caliber teams, I’d be pretty upset about it,” said Nance. “Because it’s very rare in this league that a chance like this comes along, and that’s taken a valuable year off someone’s career. I want to see someone win. If it can’t be us, I want to see someone. “

It remains to be seen whether Nance and the rest of us get to witness champion being crowned this year. NBA reportedly discussed a variety of options, including heading straight to playoffs and playing all games on one or two locations but still hasn’t made the final decision.

In the meantime, other sports leagues around the world are slowly resuming their activities. German Bundesliga is scheduled to resume until the end of May, while English Premier League should restart in June. On the other hand, some leagues like French Ligue 1 and Dutch Eredivisie took a different approach and canceled the remainder of the season.

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When Larry Nance Jr. joined the Cleveland Cavaliers on the trade deadline, many people started speculating that he could end up wearing the No.22 jersey, which belonged to his father, Larry Nance Sr. and was retired by the Cavs. Nance Jr. ended up taking the No.24, although his father wanted him to wear his number.

Now, it looks like Nance Sr. managed to convince his son to change his mind since Larry announced on Thursday that he will be wearing No.22 moving forward.

“I’ll be wearing No. 22 from here on out,” – said Nance Jr. on Thursday, after the 110-103 loss to the Washington Wizards. “My dad’s jersey will get to stay retired in the rafters, so, I couldn’t be happier with it. I think that starts next week, and I’m thrilled. I’ve been wearing 22 my whole life, and to get to wear it for the Cleveland Cavaliers is beyond a dream come true.“

Larry Nance Jr. will continue wearing No. 24 for the next few games, and is expected to make the switch to No. 22 for the first time on Tuesday, when the Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Brooklyn Nets.

After being drafted 27th overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Nance Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Jordan Clarkson on February 8, 2018. In 42 games played for the Lakers, he averaged 8.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Larry Nance Sr., on the other hand, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1988 to 1994. During his time with the Cavs, Lance Sr. was named into NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1989 and was selected as an All-Star two times (1989 and 1993).

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