CAGER CLEVELAND is a term used to refer to three professional basketball players: CAV (3 letters), SHAQ (4 letters) and NATE (4 letters). CAV stands for Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that LeBron James played for from 2003-2010. SHAQ stands for Shaquille O'Neal, who played for the Cavaliers from 2009-2010. NATE stands for Nate Thurmond, who played for the Cavaliers from 1974-1977. All three of these players have had successful careers in the NBA and are remembered fondly by Cleveland fans.