Love was in the air, not physically of course. He’s an intriguing streamer if injuries hit and is an exciting dynasty asset for boards and defensive stats. The Celtics three-headed center monster has Voltron’d up, so it will be difficult for Time Lord to have fantasy relevance. Second game back for Time Lord, after missing three months worth of action.
Got the run due to all the players sitting. How can a player be so good and so bad at the same time? They gathered in the conference room and said, “Let’s see just how good JaySON Tatum is.” He’s really good, as he played 40 minutes and led the Celtics to a 112-106 victory. How confident were the Celtics brass about getting a W in Cleveland? No Kemba Walker. Wouldn’t he be the perfect player for the Houston Rockets? Anyways, only use Nance when both Thompson and Drummond are out, or if the Cavs come out and say that he’s going to be the starting power forward from now on. That’s equated to top 40 production for fantasy. Regardless, in nine games as a starter for the Cavs, Nance has averaged 35.2 minutes, 14.1 points, 1.3 tres, 9.9 boards, 3 dimes, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks while shooting 50% from the field and 81% from the line. Maybe he and Blake Griffin studied at the same dojo for how not to get blocks. Probably has to do with overall defensive IQ, as athleticism isn’t the issue. He’s never come close to averaging 1 block per game despite receiving around 27 minutes per game during stretches. The one conundrum has been the lack of blocks. He’s always been a maven for steals, as he plays the passing lanes well. Nance has always been a good rebounder due to his athleticism and pursuit, but he’s developed a decent shot from downtown to go along with his handles and passing ability. Last night against the Boston Celtics: PTS Tristan Thompson is out with a knee injury while Andre Drummond is nursing a calf injury. He could never carve out a significant role and primarily relied on injuries to get run. He had to play, right? Of course not because it’s the Cavs we are talking about. Once again, the depth chart was not kind to Nance, but the team signed him to a four-year, $44.8 million extension. You know what always thrives? The Stocktonator. When he got traded to Cleveland, I was sad to see him go but was curious to see if he could thrive. Unfortunately, he was never able to get more than 22 minutes of run per game, as he was down on the depth chart, suffered an injury when the opportunity finally arrived, and his tweener status gave coaches the heebie jeebies.
It didn’t matter if there was a defender there or not. With his 7′ 1″ wingpan and 37.5″ hops, Nance would Statue of Liberty every dunk. I’d watch this 6′ 7″, 245 pound poster maker get busy night in and night out. was a Los Angeles Laker, younger Son had a Nance Romance.