Lance Stephenson is truly one of the most exciting players in the NBA. He is often known for his many flashy plays that either turn into a highlight or a disaster. Stephenson rose to prominence for his solid play with the Indiana Pacers and his weird interactions with LeBron James.
After jumping around from team to team, Stephenson found his way back on the Pacers and he hasn't disappointed. Off of the bench, Stephenson is averaging 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. He even had a throwback game against the Magic on Saturday night, scording 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, against the Hornets on Monday night, Stephenson attempted one his trademark moves. This time it involved a bit of dancing.
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This is perhaps one of the most comical exchanges of the regular season. Stephenson clearly danced his way into transition, saluted to his opponent, then crashed into a defender in the paint. Particularly, there are three reasons why this is a trademark move for Stephenson. To start, the Pacers combo guard performed a weird dance with the ball still in his hands. It's only a mystery of how he pulled it off without being called for a travel. Second, the degree of difficulty of pulling off the play often reminds players that tricks like these should be reserved for only practice sessions. Still, Stephenson used this trick live in a NBA game with no shame. Lastly, in the most characteristic way, he collided into the ground after throwing a bounce pass to T.J Leaf.
All in all, Stephenson may be the most awkward and random player in the NBA, but he has proved time and time again that he is a valuable contributor for the Pacers this season.
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