“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

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.

Breaking: The Cavaliers are acquiring Caris LeVert in a trade, sources tell @wojespn.

The Pacers will receive Ricky Rubio, a 2022 lottery-protected first-round pick and two second-round picks, per Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/gtRNilOOXZ

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 6, 2022

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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.”

Caris LeVert on his emotions taking the floor as a Cavalier for the first time:

“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.”

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) February 10, 2022

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.