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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Reflects On Being Named Starter
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Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Reflects On Being Named Starter

Corey Hansford
Published: 12/22/2015
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Coming into the 2015-16 NBA season, much of the focus about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers went towards D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Julius Randle. Another young player has made an impact as well, however, in rookie Larry Nance Jr.

Nance has made a mark with his outstanding athleticism leading to multiple posterization dunks, but his defensive acumen and energy led to him being named a starter earlier this month.

In his most recent Rookie Diary post for The Player’s Tribune, Nance recalled finding out he was a starter. He was admittedly nervous and even said that he hesitated in coming out during the player intros:

“It was a pretty cool feeling to have my name called in the starting lineup for an NBA game. That first time it took me a second to run out because I was used to waiting and listening for everyone else. The announcer says, “Out of Wyoming …”

I’m like, Who went to Wyoming?

Oh, right … me!”

Even with the move to the starting lineup, Nance maintains that his role and what he brings remains the same:

“I was happy to see I could impact the game as a starter in the same way I did coming off the bench. Tapouts. Offensive rebounds. Getting to 50/50 balls. Being a pest on defense. I try to always bring energy, whether I’m starting or coming in as a reserve. In that sense, my job doesn’t change.”

Nance has been a pleasant surprise so far this season, proving to be a good defender both on and off the ball, and constantly bringing energy and athleticism to the team.

There are questions as to whether Nance could be a starter moving forward, but he has definitely shown that he is a piece worth keeping around, and a valuable piece of the Lakers core.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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