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48. Lance Stephenson

48. Lance Stephenson

Known for blowing in the ear of LeBron James during a game, Lance Stephenson knew how to get attention, and if you let him, he would get under your skin.

The Shooting Guard was drafted by the Pacers 40th overall in 2010, and he rode the pine for his first two years before he became the starting Shooting Guard in his third season (2012-13).  He would have what was perceived to be a breakout year in 2013-14, where he averaged 13.2 Points and 7.2 Rebounds per Game.  

After turning down an offer from Indiana, Stephenson would then test the free agent market, and he would sign with the Charlotte Hornets.  Save for a decent season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015-16, Stephenson never had another good season.  He would return a seocnd time for one more year with the Pacers in 2017-18, where he had a bench role, and again for 40 Games in 2021-22, again coming off in a reserve capacity.

Overall, Stephenson played 338 Games for the Pacers, averaging 9.1 Points per Game.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 40th Overall in the NBA Draft 6/24/10.
  • Departed:

    Signed with the Charlotte Hornets as a Free Agent 7/19/14.

    Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent 3/30/17.

    Departed (2): Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a Free Agent 7/10/18.

    Acquired (3):
    Signed as a Free Agent 1/11/21.

    Departed (3) Signed with Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican League 4/27/23
  • Games Played: 338
  • Per Game Averages: 24.6 MP
    .501 eFG%
    .663 FT%
    9.1 PTS
    4.1 RB
    3.1 AST
    0.7 STL
    0.2 BLK

    53 Playoff Games
    30.1 MP
    .486 eFG%
    .663 FT%
    11.0 PTS
    5.9 RB
    3.3  AST
    0.8 STL
    0.1 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 12.8 PER
    .525 TS%
    3.1 VORP
    15.0 WS

    53 Playoff Games
    12.8 PER
    .518 TS%
    2.7 VORP
    1.1 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.

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