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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 15, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends in the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends in the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Improving Offensive Ability

Stephenson improved his points per game average from 8.8 points in 2012-13 to 13.8 points in 2013-14. He showed an improved shot from behind the three-point line, and even more aggressiveness getting to the basket. His ability to finish through contact is impressive, but he still needs to learn to calm down at times and focus on taking better shots. The Lakers will need more scoring this coming season and in the future, and Stephenson would be able to be part of the answer for them.

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