NBA veteran Lance Stephenson is hoping to make a comeback to the league after a strong showing in China, tweets Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes.
Stephenson, 29, signed a one-year deal with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Liaoning Flying Leopards in August. The Brooklyn native was Liaoning’s leading scorer with 26.7 PPG to go with 7.4 RPG and 3.8 APG in nearly 35 minutes per contest. It was the first time since he was selected 40th overall by the Pacers in 2010 that Stephenson did not open the year on an NBA roster.
“He’s willing to work out to prove his value,” Haynes noted.
The nine-year veteran spent four seasons in Indiana and then had stints with the Hornets, Clippers, Grizzlies and Pelicans before returning for a second stint with the Pacers in 2016/17. Last season, Stephenson suited up for the Lakers. He averaged 7.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG and 2.1 APG in 68 games for Los Angeles.
The mercurial Stephenson could provide some scoring punch and pesky defense off the bench for a team in the postseason hunt.
Chicken parm at the club.
29 thought he was older. Can definitely help Lakers. I would give him a gd look.
Because he looked so good with the Lakers last season?
Was actually one of his more effective seasons per 36
He is a real LEGEND
In his own mind?