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Pau Gasol and NBA Players Who Benefit Most from Change of Scenery

By Maxwell Ogden

Sep 29, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol during media day at the Advocate Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol during media day at the Advocate Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) during Media Day at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) during Media Day at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

170. If there were an NBA version of the dictionary, Lance Stephenson’s face would be next to the word, “Polarizing.” He’s a phenomenal talent with youth on his side, but his erratic on-court behavior has rubbed some the wrong way. <p>If there’s one thing he’s done that can’t be criticized, it’s signing with the Hornets.</p> <p>Stephenson led the league in triple-doubles and led all shooting guards in rebounding in 2013-14. The former Indiana Pacers breakout star carried that success into the playoffs and, thus, earned himself a nice chunk of money.</p> <p>In Charlotte, Stephenson will play for defensive expert Steve Clifford. Clifford thrives in developing big men, and while that may not seem like it matters for Stephenson, it does.</p> <p>Stephenson, a 35.2 percent shooter from beyond the arc, will have the freedom to shoot as a floor-spacer. Along with Kemba Walker, a superior facilitator to George Hill, Stephenson will find it far easier to score in an offense with more direction and the absence of a star perimeter scorer.</p> <p>Let the memes begin.</p>. Free Agency. Charlotte Hornets. Lance Stephenson. SG. player