INDEPENDENCE — As Chris Livingston grew up in Akron, he cheered for LeBron James and the Cavaliers , attended games in downtown Cleveland and cherished his hometown NBA franchise winning the title in 2016.

“Now that I'm here, it almost doesn't feel real,” Livingston told the Beacon Journal on Nov. 13 at Cleveland Clinic Courts.

After spending the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks organization , Livingston signed a two-way contract with the Cavs last week. He said his family and friends have long dreamed about him playing for Cleveland . His mother, grandparents and cousins still live in Northeast Ohio, so he anticipates substantial support at home games.

A former Buchtel High School star, Livingston has appeared in two games this season — both with the Cavs’

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