There are two places on this earth where Lance Stephenson can succeed: Indianapolis and Memphis. The veteran guard, recently dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies via the Los Angeles Clippers is an enigma.
Often known more for his antics, such as blowing into LeBron James’s ear, rather than his play on the court, Stephenson is on his third team in two years following a successful borderline All-Star season for the Indiana Pacers in 2014.
Unlike his unsuccessful stints in Charlotte and Los Angeles, however, the Memphis Grizzlies have a culture that fits Lance Stephenson’s unconventional on-court persona. Rather than try to contain Stephenson’s erratic personality, the Grizzlies will embrace it.