CLEVELAND, Ohio — The emotional and mental demands of playoff basketball can crush even the most talented players. For young stars still finding their footing in the league, that pressure can be paralyzing. That’s what makes Larry Nance Jr.’s recent candid confession about his own playoff unpreparedness during his first Cavaliers stint so significant for Cleveland’s championship aspirations.
On the latest Wine and Gold Talk podcast, cleveland.com Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor highlighted a revealing moment from Nance’s introductory press conference that could prove transformative for young stars like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
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