NBA: The X-Factor on All 30 Teams

Oct 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of their pre-season game against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center.Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of their pre-season game against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center.Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Cartier Martin (35) during the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pistons win 104-84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Cartier Martin (35) during the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pistons win 104-84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Lance Stephenson. SG. player. 170. As previously alluded to, a team’s X-Factor isn’t normally a star-caliber player. Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Lance Stephenson is an exception to the rule. <p>As the shooting guard prepares for his first season in Charlotte, there are just as many question marks as there are promising signs.</p> <p>In 2013-14, Stephenson averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 78 games for the Indiana Pacers. He signed with Charlotte this past summer and has already become one of its most vital players.</p> <p>According to <a href=. Age: 24. 14.72 PER, 35.3 MPG, 13.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 4.6 APG