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Cleveland Cavaliers: 4 players that have hit their strides this season

By Tony Pesta

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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2. Larry Nance Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already shown that they believe in Larry Nance Jr. by giving him a four-year extension. This deal solidified Nance as a key component to their rebuild. Luckily, Nance has taken huge leaps in his game recently and is showing that this extension might be worth it for Cleveland.

Before the season started, Nance wasn’t much other than an athletic big man with the potential to put opposing players on a poster. Now, he has developed multiple aspects of his game and can impact a team in multiple ways.

For starters, Nance has become somewhat of an offensive weapon. He is no longer just a highlight reel dunker, he is now capable of stretching the floor and knocking down mid-range jump shots and even 3-pointers.

Where Nance has really been showing improvement is his ability to rebound the ball and protect the rim. He is finally using his athleticism to his advantage and doing what every big man should do. In the last six games, Nance is averaging 12.0 points and 13.4 rebounds a game.

This is hopefully an indication of what is to come for Nance as he continues to become a better player.

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