Age: 32 (11th season)

Height, Weight: 6’8, 245 lbs

2023-24 Averages: 5.6 points, 5 rebounds, 1.9 assists on 57.3%/41.5%/77% splits (61 games)

Career Averages: 7.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists on 54%/34.2%/69.6% splits (522 games)

Larry Nance is the epitome of a reliable veteran that finds a home on practically every roster he is a part of.

When the Hawks acquired him in the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans, they likely saw Nance as insurance. In the event that they were able to find a trade partner for Clint Capela, Nance would take on a bigger role as the backup to Onyeka Okongwu. However, such a move has not happened yet.

Still, that does not mean that Nance is a waste of a roster spot. He’s a player with several helpful skills that affect winning even if they don’t always show up on the scoreboard. With the Pelicans, he showed off his ability to move in space on defense. He is not forced to solely survive in drop coverage as a big and can play up at the level of the screen. While he cannot match up with the stronger post players or quickest wings in the NBA, he’s a passable defender for most matchups. I envision this as being very helpful for Atlanta as there should be a pretty reasonable floor for the interior defense regardless of who the center is.

On offense, he is a smart passer and good rebounder. Although he is not quite as good as he was for the Cavs, Nance still recorded a total rebounding percentage of 14.1%. That is close to what Draymond Green recorded for the Warriors last season (14.4%). I am not saying that Nance is Green, but he is clearly a solid rebounder who can keep possessions alive on offense and end possessions for a defense. He can also execute simple passes as a connector. It would be difficult to say that he can be a secondary playmaker, but he is capable of making simple reads that keep the offense moving.

From a scoring perspective, Nance had a fairly solid year from a shooting-splits perspective, All of hi 2023-24 splits are above his career percentages. He hit on 41.5% of his shots from deep while having around 1.9 attempts per game. I do not think it would be fair to say he can provide a huge improvement in Atlanta’s rotation. He is someone the defense feels comfortable conceding a shot to. However, he has shown some ability to capitalize on those looks recently.

In 2024-25, I think his role will be fairly minimal unless Clint Capela is traded. That being said, he can give the Hawks good minutes when he plays. He also provides insurance for a decline in play from Capela. It is also possible that Atlanta moves him to a team that is desperately in need of center depth.

Best-Case Scenario: Nance Jr maintains his production from deep (over 40% from three-point range) while continuing to be a solid passer, defender and rebounder. He continues to be a useful rotation piece and is able to handle a bigger role when Capela or Okongwu are unable to suit up.

Worst-Case Scenario: Nance Jr’s 11 seasons in the NBA start to catch up to him and his secondary skills decline in effectiveness. His three-point shot declines and he is unable to hold up on defense in the way that he once could.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Many residents in metro Atlanta counties reported hazy skies and the smell of chemicals after a weekend chemical fire in Rockdale County.

As a result, counties including Gwinnett County, DeKalb County and the city of Atlanta tested the air quality. As of Monday afternoon, there were no advisories or immediate life safety issues in those areas.

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Gwinnett County resident Darcy told Atlanta News First she was still concerned for her health after experiencing the air outside her home.

“I was only out there for 30 seconds. It burned my eyes, It burned my nose, I got an instant headache and all of a sudden, I couldn’t breathe,” she said.

Officials said the haze and chemical smell pushed into nearby areas after the chemical fire on Sunday at a facility in Conyers.

In Atlanta, Ashley Neill, who lives in the Kirkwood community, had similar experiences as those in Gwinnett County.

“I was kind of concerned. Is this bad for us? And I was also really concerned for my son,” she said. “I knew he was going to be on the playground and we had no understanding of what the situation was.”

Officials said if there were concerns, to stay indoors, close windows and doors and turn off the A.C.

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Authorities are now reporting a “strong chemical smell” in the Atlanta area following a chemical plant fire east of Georgia’s capital city that has forced more than 90,000 residents to remain sheltered in place Monday after the “harmful irritant chlorine” was detected in the air. 

The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency announced this morning that it is continuing “to investigate the numerous reports of a haze and strong chemical smell across Fulton County, likely related to the BioLab fire” that broke out in Conyers on Sunday. BioLab is a company that produces pool chemicals, according to its website. 

“We are aware of the incident in Conyers, Georgia and are working diligently to ensure the safety of those in and around Atlanta,” Mayor Andre Dickens wrote on X. “The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport are conducting air quality control checks.” 

The government in Rockdale County, where Conyers is located, ordered residents to remain sheltered in place on Monday after testing from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division revealed the presence of the “harmful irritant chlorine” in the “air emitting from the incident location of BioLab.” 

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The fire at the BioLab plant began around 5 a.m. on Sunday before being put out later that afternoon. By that point, smoke clouds had been seen emanating from the facility and some residents were ordered to evacuate. Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said that a sprinkler head at the facility malfunctioned and caused “a mixture with a water reactive chemical.” 

“Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency, based on information received from the Environmental Protection Division and the Environmental Protection Agency, strongly advises all Rockdale County residents to continue to shelter in place,” Rockdale County government said. “Additionally, in the best interest and safety of the public and all citizens, it is recommended that businesses close operations until shelter-in-place is lifted. 

“For everyone sheltering in place, the best practice is to turn the air conditioning off and keep windows and doors shut,” it added. 

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The fire began at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, on Sunday morning. (Ian Stinson via Storyful)

BioLab did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital on Monday. 

“Our top priority is ensuring the community’s safety, and our teams are working around-the-clock to respond to the ongoing situation at our facility in Conyers, Georgia,” the company said on its website. “We continue to work collaboratively with first responders and local authorities and have deployed specialized teams from out of state to the site to bolster and support their efforts. We are all focused on remediating the situation as rapidly as possible.” 

Officials said Monday that chlorine has been detected in the air near the site of the BioLab plant fire in Conyers, Georgia. (Ian Stinson via Storyful)

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Mayor Dickens wrote on X that “at this time, no warnings or advisories have been issued” in Atlanta. 

Fox News’ Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.