On the latest episode of his Not Just Football podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward had New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. as his guest. Both Heyward and Nance grew up as sons of pro athletes, as Heyward’s dad, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward played 11 years in the NFL as a running back, while Nance’s dad Larry played 14 seasons in the NBA and has his number retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two discussed growing up with famous fathers and Heyward talked about how he embraced the mindset of everyone wanting to beat him.
“Everybody puts the target on your back.