Bringing in Larry Nance Jr. and Thomas Bryant was supposed to solidify the frontcourt behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It hasn't. Luckily for Kenny Atkinson and crew, they found a fix to stop the bleeding. That would be Nae'Qwan Tomlin.
Nance was immediately given the priority and opportunity to serve as the backup big man behind the two members of the core four in the frontcourt. The results were underwhelming.
The returning Cavs big averaged 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game, shooting 35.4 percent from the field, in his first nine outings of the season.