Larry Nance, Jr. Quotes

Larry Nance, Jr.

Profession : Basketball Player

Birth : January 1, 1993

Ronaldo to me is a machine. He's like a soccer robot. Everything is almost too perfect, whereas Messi has his flaws, but he's so skilled he makes up for them. I almost think that brings a humanness to Messi compared to Ronaldo.

Larry Nance, Jr.

Russell Westbrook would be a terrific soccer playe. He's got the speed, the strength, the athleticism. He's got the size for it. He'd be a great build for a soccer player.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I'm never gonna be a volume scorer. I'm well aware of that and I'm O.K. with that. I'm very comfortable with that. But if you want to win, that's where I come into play.

Larry Nance, Jr.

My family and I couldn't be more thankful to the Cavs organization and the entire Northeast Ohio community.

Larry Nance, Jr.

Unselfishness is contagious.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I'm in a fortunate situation now, able to give back, so that's where I'm going to direct my attention, to schools.

Larry Nance, Jr.

That's what it's all about: community helping community.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I'm just happy to be able to provide some support to the communities that have supported me.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I had several conversations with my parents about potentially wanting to quit, saying, like: 'I think I might want to be done.' And they would always say, 'Hey, this not what you have to do. Whatever you feel like doing - go to school, get your degree, get your education and then after that if, you want to get away from basketball, do it.'

Larry Nance, Jr.

My first concert ever was my freshman year of high school, at Blossom, and it was Lil Wayne and Young Money. It was wild.

Larry Nance, Jr.

Well, I love any and all Bruno Mars. I don't feel bad about that. I also love some Maroon 5 every now and again. But I guess Whitney Houston would probably be the guilty pleasure.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I'm a Cleveland guy at heart.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I was the only person to live in L.A. and vacation in Cleveland.

Larry Nance, Jr.

Each one was huge in its own regard, but I think Ronaldo going to Juventus was probably bigger. I feel that was more of a shock than LeBron going to the Lakers.

Larry Nance, Jr.

The second a shot goes up - if you're looking underneath the rim, you'll see me try to get in a box-out position. It's effort plays that you can count on from me.

Larry Nance, Jr.

In the NBA, you're supposed to be an ultra-competitor. If you're not, you shouldn't be here. And even if it might actually be 'delusional' at times, sometimes delusional thinking is exactly what you need to reach your goals.

Larry Nance, Jr.

You have to believe in yourself and your team, even when people around you don't.

Larry Nance, Jr.

When a team gets into the mindset of, Alright, I've got a good shot... he's got a better one, they're going to be tough to beat.

Larry Nance, Jr.

Coming into the league, I thought road NBA road trips weren't a big deal. 'You stay in the nicest hotels! You get meals! You get free time! I'd love to be on the road!' It's not like that at all. You lose track of time, and sometimes even what city you're in.

Larry Nance, Jr.

I'm not a fan of flying. Any bumps whatsoever, and my mind starts playing tricks on me.

Larry Nance, Jr.