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“It’s like the first day of school, you’re the new kid”: Caris LeVert details his emotions of suiting up as a Cavalier for the first time

Advait Jajodia
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Caris LeVert compares his debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers as “the new kid” in the “first day of school”.

A few days back, the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers were involved in a blockbuster trade. The deal sent Caris LeVert and a draft pick to Cleveland, in exchange for Ricky Rubio along with several draft picks.

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Yesterday night, LeVert made his highly-anticipated debut for the Cavs against the San Antonio Spurs. In the 28 minutes that he was on the hardwood, Caris managed to score 11 points and dished out 2 assists with a +/- 0f +8, helping the Cavs grab a 105-92 win.

“The fans showed a lot of love, so I’m very appreciative of that”: Caris LeVert

Being an Ohio native, fans already love Levert. He even received a huge round of applause as he stepped onto the hardwood. Talking about his emotions, return to Ohio, and the love from the fans for his debut, Caris said: 

“It’s like the first day of school, you’re the new kid, a lot of nerves and jitters being back in Ohio, & the fans showed a lot of love, so I’m very appreciative of that.”

Darius Garland was super enthusiastic for LeVert’s first game as a Cavaliers. Apart from calling him “the missing piece”, the All-Star spoke about the 27-year-old:

“When he gets comfortable, I think it’s going to be really scary,” Garland said of his newest teammate. “He’s getting to his spots, making easy reads and getting people open.” 

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With the new additions, J.B. Bickerstaff’s team becomes even more stringer than they already were. Currently placed 4th in the East with an impressive 34-21, the Cavs could make the postseason for the first time since 2018.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,450+ articles.

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