[44], On September 14, 2016, Stephenson signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. [27][28] He had his second career triple-double eleven days later, recording 10 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds in a 97–82 win over the Boston Celtics. [2], On August 15, 2010, Stephenson was arrested for third-degree assault after allegedly pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs. [39] On January 14, 2015, against the San Antonio Spurs, Stephenson returned from a 14-game absence due to a pelvic sprain. College: Cincinnati. NBA playoff predictions: Who will win the big seeding races? Stephenson initially told reporters he would announce which college he would be attending following the PSAL title game in March, but delayed the announcement until the McDonald's All-American Game on April 1, saying, "I already know where I'm going. [3], Stephenson's high school career ended in the New York State semifinal, where Rice High School beat Lincoln 77–50, and Stephenson was held to 12 points by Rice's Durand Scott, who also beat out Stephenson for the Daily News' New York City player of the year honor. His ongoing immaturity issues were to blame. Nate McMillan felt helpless. On one side, you have the game’s greatest player, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound force who was deemed “The Chosen One” during his celebrated high school days and is … Because Henry's commitment put Kansas at the 13-scholarship limit under NCAA rules, it ruled out a scholarship offer for Stephenson. Lance Stephenson (33) G - 2009-10 Game-by-Game Stats 2009-10 Season: BIG EAST ... seventh consecutive double-figure scoring effort with a game-high 19 points in the quarterfinals of the BIG EAST Championship against No. (Bob Leverone / … Marcus Tang (The Terrific 12) The sweet-shooting Stephenson was named tournament MVP during the awarding ceremonies with Asia League chief executive officer Matt Beyer handing the trophy. Jun 16, 2015 at 11:39 AM . [16] On April 7, 2010, Stephenson announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2010 NBA draft. [4] In 2007 as a high school junior he was named to the annual USA Today's All-USA boys basketball team, the only non-senior to be given that honor. Free-agent swingman Lance Stephenson has agreed to join up with LeBron James to pursue a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell ESPN. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Lance Stephenson could be the missing piece to the championship puzzle Michael Jordan is trying to build with the Hornets. 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[18] He did not make his NBA debut until February 27, 2011, in a 110–108 loss to the Phoenix Suns. [36], Following the 2013–14 season, the Pacers offered him a five-year, $44 million contract, but instead Stephenson opted to test the market, believing that he was worth more. [40], On June 15, 2015, Stephenson was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Spencer Hawes and Matt Barnes. [15] In his only season at Cincinnati, Stephenson started 32 of 34 games and averaged 12.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. [8], In early 2009, Stephenson chose Kansas, St. John's and Maryland as his finalists,[9] but he canceled two announcements, and his father said that he had narrowed his choice to Maryland and Arizona. It’s a rivalry that dates back to their 2014 playoff series. [54] On June 25, 2018, the Pacers declined their team option on Stephenson's contract, thus parting ways with him for a second time. Before his first year of high school, he attended the Adidas ABCD Camp, where he challenged O. J. Mayo to a one-on-one game. [16] He has a younger brother named Lantz. Barnes is coming off leading the Arizona women’s basketball team to the championship game in the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Stanf Lance Stephenson attempting NBA comeback? The day before, a judge had adjourned his case until June 29. NEW YORK--- History was made again at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, and if Lance Stephenson has his wish, he’ll be penning many more future memories in midtown.. Stephenson led all scorers with 24 points and was named MVP after the Lincoln Railsplitters won their unprecedented fourth straight city championship with a 78-56 win over John F. Kennedy at the Garden on Saturday. [57] He missed time in March because of a sprained toe on his left foot. On July 2, 2018, Lance Stephenson agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and, naturally, the news set the internet on fire. Lance Stephenson sent up his first shot for Abraham Lincoln High School from about 18 feet away on the left wing and hit it. Lance Stephenson Jr. Twitter: StephensonLance (Born Ready) Position: Shooting Guard and Small Forward Shoots: Right 6-6, 230lb (198cm, 104kg) Born: September 5, 1990 in Brooklyn, New York us. [45] After sustaining a groin injury on November 4[46][47] and being subsequently ruled out for six to 10 weeks,[48] the Pelicans waived Stephenson on November 7. His unusual tactics made headlines during the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat,[35] including blowing in the ear of LeBron James during a game five win. As NBA beefs go, it doesn’t get any better than LeBron James v. Lance Stephenson. [19] He played in 12 regular-season games before being demoted for violating team rules in early April. This may have constituted a recruiting violation, as Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank is a Maryland graduate and on the university's board of trustees, and by NCAA rules, "representative of the institution's athletics interests" or a booster.[11]. NBA veteran Lance Stephenson was ’99 percent’ set to sign with the Pacers this past March before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered play until the league’s restart in … SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Legend Julius Erving Believes The Nets Are “Buying An NBA Championship” ... Lance Stephenson Looking To Get Back … After seeing the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship, you can imagine the fire that must have lit under Stephenson to get back in the league.