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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Reasons To Pursue Lance Stephenson

By Evan Massey

Jan 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) makes a reverse lay up and is fouled by New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats New York 117- 89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) makes a reverse lay up and is fouled by New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats New York 117- 89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) during the second half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) during the second half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Playmaking Ability 

One of the Lakers’ biggest areas of need last season were players that could make plays for their teammates. Stephenson led the NBA in triple-doubles last season with five, and he showed a consistent ability to create plays. The Lakers would be getting a big lift, and Stephenson’s potential is through the roof. There is no denying that the Lakers need to bring in some serious talent to surround Bryant with, and Stephenson could learn quite a bit from one of the best shooting guards to ever play the game.

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