It has now been two years since the last NBA appearance of Lance Stephenson: Indiana Pacers (in 3 different intervals), Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks are the franchises he played for in 10 seasons in the league, where he became a iconic figure, as well as having been at times an outstanding player.
Lance Stephenson, now 33, plays in the G-League with the Iowa Wolves, a franchise affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and in an interview with Hoopswire, openly stated that his desire is to return to the NBA, offering himself to a team with winning ambitions: “My goal is to return to play for an NBA team. I am working hard, trying to win some games as well as having fun. In the NBA, I can bring leadership, helping the younger ones, as well as a winning mentality because of my contribution in the defensive half of the field”- said Lance Stephenson – “A lot of teams need help on defense, especially in the playoffs: you need tough players who play strong defense, stop opponents and win games. I can bring that“.
In 21 season games with the Iowa Wolves, Stephenson is holding averages of 15 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 0.7 steals, shooting 44.8% from the field; his team has a record of 6 wins and 15 losses.
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Player and coach class of ’91, when he is not in the gym he is in front of his PC writing about basketball (with BU since November 2012) or watching his beloved Grizzlies. He was editor-in-chief for Legabasketv’s Serie A Beko Live broadcast for the 2015 and 2016 seasons along with Matteo Gandini.
