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Indiana Pacers: 5 goals for Lance Stephenson in 2017-18

By Adrian Lawhorn

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 23: Lance Stephenson #6 of the Indiana Pacers looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 106-102 to sweep the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 23: Lance Stephenson #6 of the Indiana Pacers looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 106-102 to sweep the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Lance Stephenson rejoined the Indiana Pacers very late last season, and he established himself quickly. Here are five goals for him going into the 2017-18 campaign.

Lance Stephenson‘s ride with the Indiana Pacers has been a very interesting one. It all began in 2010 when Larry Bird decided to take a chance on Stephenson’s natural talent and draft him with the 40th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

Stephenson spent most of his first two years in a Pacer uniform watching and learning, but he was finally unleashed in 2012-13 when he logged nearly 30 minutes per night for the Blue and Gold.

Stephenson’s best NBA season came in 2013-14, when he averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. His productivity and flash garnered enough attention that he was in the conversation for a spot on the NBA All-Star team that season.

In the summer of 2014, Stephenson made the ill-fated decision to leave Indiana as a free agent and join the Charlotte Hornets, which started a career tailspin for the 6’5″, 230-pound guard.

Lance Stephenson floundered for nearly three years until late in the 2016-17 campaign when the Pacers decided to bring him back as a free agent.

He played very well in those late-season games, which included a stellar performance in Indiana’s first round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Expectations are high for Stephenson now that he is back with the Pacers — he seems to have rediscovered his groove after returning to the club at the end of last season.

Here are five goals for Lance Stephenson as he enters the upcoming 2017-18 season as an important member of Indiana’s playing rotation.

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