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Lance Stephenson Excited To Play Against Pacers For First Time, But Focused On Helping Lakers Win

Lance Stephenson is set to face the Indiana Pacers for the first time since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Originally the No. 40 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, Stephenson spent a total of six seasons with the Pacers across two stints (2010-14, 2016-18).

After a career 2013-14 season where he averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists, Stephenson signed a three-year, $27 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately, he could not duplicate that success and played for five different teams in a span of three seasons before returning to the Pacers.