Sunday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers marked their first since the deadline-day trade in February. That brought about significant change for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr., who had only known one organization since being drafted in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Nance had already returned to Staples Center for the Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, and both were on the court last Friday for a game against the Clippers. Facing their former teammates brought about a different feeling, however.
“It was good,” Nance said of his first game back.