Lance Stephenson

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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:09pm #49081

Skeating12345
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This guy has come a looooooooonggg way since high school. He matured a ton, he seems to be in much better shape, and he continues to get better and improve his game. I think he can end up being a very good NBA player. What do you guys think?
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:27pm #777229

festar35
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All I know is that Indiana needs to find a way to keep him and PG around long-term.
This is why with the paying of Hill and Hibbert we cant afford to overpay West, he can be a very good player in NBA.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:27pm #777302

festar35
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All I know is that Indiana needs to find a way to keep him and PG around long-term.
This is why with the paying of Hill and Hibbert we cant afford to overpay West, he can be a very good player in NBA.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:30pm #777239

CAROLINA BLUE NICK
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I have been very impressed with Stephenson. I agree. I think they should keep this guy along with Paul George and let them be the future. When Stephenson gets a more consistent jumper, he can easily be one of the best 2 guards in the league. Stephenson reminds me of what Tyreke Evans was showing promise to be his rookie year.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:30pm #777312

CAROLINA BLUE NICK
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I have been very impressed with Stephenson. I agree. I think they should keep this guy along with Paul George and let them be the future. When Stephenson gets a more consistent jumper, he can easily be one of the best 2 guards in the league. Stephenson reminds me of what Tyreke Evans was showing promise to be his rookie year.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:34pm #777247

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@Festar35
How much do you think Stephenson is worth?
The Pacers should be able to sign all three players w/o going into the luxury tax.
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- Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:53pm #777257
  
  festar35
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  The thing is I project him to get better next season. I don’t see why he wouldn’t warrant around 5-6mil at the very least.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:47pm #777307
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    I just finished watching the press conference for the Pacers players. All five starters sat at the podium.
    I just can’t see how this team doesn’t bring David West back. He’s CLEARLY the leader on this team (when he talks, they all shut up and listen) and Roy Hibbert gave him a ton of credit as being the guy who changed the culture of the team.
    West said this is the closest team he’s ever been on, which is saying something because he played on a really tight team in NO.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:41pm #777329
      
      XYRYX
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      I asked this question a while ago and I’m very confident he will earn his starting spot at the 2.
      http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/lance-stephensons-nba-future
      The big question is what to do with Granger.
      Waht I like most about Stephenson is that he is always looking for the extra pass. When he is penetrating AND could shoot. I agree he needs to be a more consistend shooter but he has come a very long way and found his identity in the Pacers lineup.
      Bird gave him a chance and it took a while until he fit in but he is still 21 years old and has a lot of upside. Aside from his improving basketball IQ he is extremely strong. Reminds me a bit of Isiah Rider. Not 100 % ripped but a lot of basic power, kind of Z-Bo.
      He is a RFA after his third year cause he was a 2nd round pick and will have his pay day very soon. Maybe a Monta Ellis contract is possible for him.
      If the Pacers don’t want to pay him big money north of 5.5 mil a year, I hope Cuban makes an offer in this range. Might be a very nice player for the Mavs regardless of who they lure to Dallas. I would chose him over Mayo who costs twice the money and isn’t really more productive.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:41pm #777402
      
      XYRYX
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      I asked this question a while ago and I’m very confident he will earn his starting spot at the 2.
      http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/lance-stephensons-nba-future
      The big question is what to do with Granger.
      Waht I like most about Stephenson is that he is always looking for the extra pass. When he is penetrating AND could shoot. I agree he needs to be a more consistend shooter but he has come a very long way and found his identity in the Pacers lineup.
      Bird gave him a chance and it took a while until he fit in but he is still 21 years old and has a lot of upside. Aside from his improving basketball IQ he is extremely strong. Reminds me a bit of Isiah Rider. Not 100 % ripped but a lot of basic power, kind of Z-Bo.
      He is a RFA after his third year cause he was a 2nd round pick and will have his pay day very soon. Maybe a Monta Ellis contract is possible for him.
      If the Pacers don’t want to pay him big money north of 5.5 mil a year, I hope Cuban makes an offer in this range. Might be a very nice player for the Mavs regardless of who they lure to Dallas. I would chose him over Mayo who costs twice the money and isn’t really more productive.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 9:15pm #777353
      
      King Calucha
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      I liked that press conference. Those guys looks so humble and united. Good chemistry.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 9:15pm #777426
      
      King Calucha
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      I liked that press conference. Those guys looks so humble and united. Good chemistry.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:47pm #777380
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    I just finished watching the press conference for the Pacers players. All five starters sat at the podium.
    I just can’t see how this team doesn’t bring David West back. He’s CLEARLY the leader on this team (when he talks, they all shut up and listen) and Roy Hibbert gave him a ton of credit as being the guy who changed the culture of the team.
    West said this is the closest team he’s ever been on, which is saying something because he played on a really tight team in NO.
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- Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:53pm #777330
  
  festar35
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  The thing is I project him to get better next season. I don’t see why he wouldn’t warrant around 5-6mil at the very least.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:34pm #777320

IndianaBasketball
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@Festar35
How much do you think Stephenson is worth?
The Pacers should be able to sign all three players w/o going into the luxury tax.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:46pm #777249

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lance stephenson would be graduating college this year. He is still young and he shows that guys can develop just as well if not better in the NBA as they do in college. He needed teammates who he respected and coaches who were willing to work with him and hold him accountable and the Pacers did just that and they made him earn what he got. The situation worked out well for the pacers and for lance.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 3:46pm #777322

phila9012
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lance stephenson would be graduating college this year. He is still young and he shows that guys can develop just as well if not better in the NBA as they do in college. He needed teammates who he respected and coaches who were willing to work with him and hold him accountable and the Pacers did just that and they made him earn what he got. The situation worked out well for the pacers and for lance.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:15pm #777265

Ny2daDeathOFme
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i been rooting for him since forever being that he’s from brooklyn and my peoples know him but he’s getting away with alot of fouls this game… He keeps lowering his shoulder and they’re not calling.. Its like he’s playing football
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:15pm #777338

Ny2daDeathOFme
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i been rooting for him since forever being that he’s from brooklyn and my peoples know him but he’s getting away with alot of fouls this game… He keeps lowering his shoulder and they’re not calling.. Its like he’s playing football
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:34pm #777271

IndianaBasketball
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Man… IF Lance Stephenson can get a consistent jumper…
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:34pm #777344

IndianaBasketball
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Man… IF Lance Stephenson can get a consistent jumper…
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:53pm #777279

phila9012
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I have barely watched him this year because the Pacers are rarely on national television but if this is how he plays all the time then he will be one of favorite players to watch, he is playing so hard and with confidence
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:53pm #777352

phila9012
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I have barely watched him this year because the Pacers are rarely on national television but if this is how he plays all the time then he will be one of favorite players to watch, he is playing so hard and with confidence
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:56pm #777283

Lotto Stud
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I remember 2 years ago I raved and raved now I see everything work out which is very pleasing. I wonder where are the guys on the forum who hated me for raving about him.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 4:56pm #777356

Lotto Stud
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I remember 2 years ago I raved and raved now I see everything work out which is very pleasing. I wonder where are the guys on the forum who hated me for raving about him.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:10pm #777287

LazarusMunoz
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Wow how good is the Pacers organazation at developing players…HIbbert already an all-star,same thing with George and now Stephenson coming on as a player!
The Pacers are doing ALOT of things right
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:10pm #777360

LazarusMunoz
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Wow how good is the Pacers organazation at developing players…HIbbert already an all-star,same thing with George and now Stephenson coming on as a player!
The Pacers are doing ALOT of things right
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:11pm #777289

yaboymal
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proud of him, a lot of people wrote him off, came a long way and playing with a lot more maturity
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:11pm #777363

yaboymal
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proud of him, a lot of people wrote him off, came a long way and playing with a lot more maturity
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:53pm #777305

omphalos
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I couldn’t believe he fell to 40 in the draft, I’m glad Bird recognised his talent and stuck by him, Hill, Stephenson and George are a really potent trio on the perimeter, Indy just needs to keep the core together and keep chipping away at Miami until Lebron’s age catches up with him.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 5:53pm #777378

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I couldn’t believe he fell to 40 in the draft, I’m glad Bird recognised his talent and stuck by him, Hill, Stephenson and George are a really potent trio on the perimeter, Indy just needs to keep the core together and keep chipping away at Miami until Lebron’s age catches up with him.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:16pm #777321

IndianaBasketball
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I’m happy NY didn’t draft him… Too many distractions.
Indiana is the perfect place for Stephenson. He’s grown on and off of the court.
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- Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 8:54pm #777351
  
  omphalos
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  Yeah Indiana was a great fit for him, they don’t need him to drop 30 every night (his conditioning would prevent him from doing so) but he still gets plenty of opportunities to isolate and pick his spots to score.
  He’s probably their most gifted offensive perimeter player, but their team-first approach helps him remain efficient.
  New York would have been a disaster, but I honestly hoped Los Angeles had nabbed him, I thought Lance would have benefited immensely from Kobe’s mentorship and would have been prepared to take up the reins when Kobe retired.
  Still, all is well that ends well.
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- Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 8:54pm #777424
  
  omphalos
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  Yeah Indiana was a great fit for him, they don’t need him to drop 30 every night (his conditioning would prevent him from doing so) but he still gets plenty of opportunities to isolate and pick his spots to score.
  He’s probably their most gifted offensive perimeter player, but their team-first approach helps him remain efficient.
  New York would have been a disaster, but I honestly hoped Los Angeles had nabbed him, I thought Lance would have benefited immensely from Kobe’s mentorship and would have been prepared to take up the reins when Kobe retired.
  Still, all is well that ends well.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:16pm #777394

IndianaBasketball
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I’m happy NY didn’t draft him… Too many distractions.
Indiana is the perfect place for Stephenson. He’s grown on and off of the court.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:19pm #777311

Lipstick
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That freshman year at Cincinatti was horrible for his stock (bad jumpshot, body language, etc.). He’s made great improvements in his game, almost like Tyreke Evans.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:19pm #777384

Lipstick
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That freshman year at Cincinatti was horrible for his stock (bad jumpshot, body language, etc.). He’s made great improvements in his game, almost like Tyreke Evans.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:23pm #777317

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The Knicks passed up on him twice in 2010. Another name the NY Knicks fans chant and another player who ends up being better than the players who were picked ahead of him. Biggup to Andy Rautins and Landry “One Good Year” Fields.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:23pm #777390

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The Knicks passed up on him twice in 2010. Another name the NY Knicks fans chant and another player who ends up being better than the players who were picked ahead of him. Biggup to Andy Rautins and Landry “One Good Year” Fields.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:37pm #777331

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I’m sure it will be All-Star
I think next year it will average 12 / 5.6 / 3.5
and in his best year I think will be 17 / 6.5 / 4.5
PD: Miami 2 Indiana 4 😀
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 6:37pm #777404

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I’m sure it will be All-Star
I think next year it will average 12 / 5.6 / 3.5
and in his best year I think will be 17 / 6.5 / 4.5
PD: Miami 2 Indiana 4 😀
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 7:24pm #777339

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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I love Lance Stephenson. I’ve been a huge fan of his since the “Gunnin’ For the #1 Spot” documentary but you guys are going a little overboard.
“Reminds me of what Tyreke Evans was showing his rookie year”
Reke was a 20-5-5 guy as a 19 year old rookie. Lance Stephenson averaged 8-3-2 as a 22-year old 3rd year man.
“I’m sure he will be an All-Star”
After one game?
He’s going to be a legit 14-6-3 guy while playing tough defense but he’s had one good game in the last three years.
“Going to be one of the best 2guards in the league”
Stephenson will be a terrific player for Indiana and he probably wouldn’t have succeeded so much on any other team but after his first good game in three (I would say 4 seasons since he didn’t do well in Cincy) years, everybody is saying he’s going to be an All-Star and a stud?
He’s going to be good. He and PG should be the two future swingmen for the next 10 years for Indiana but let’s let him prove himself before we start tagging him as an All-Star.
I want to see one consistent season from him first. Not just his best game in 4 years.
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Posted on: Sat, 05/18/2013 - 7:24pm #777412

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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I love Lance Stephenson. I’ve been a huge fan of his since the “Gunnin’ For the #1 Spot” documentary but you guys are going a little overboard.
“Reminds me of what Tyreke Evans was showing his rookie year”
Reke was a 20-5-5 guy as a 19 year old rookie. Lance Stephenson averaged 8-3-2 as a 22-year old 3rd year man.
“I’m sure he will be an All-Star”
After one game?
He’s going to be a legit 14-6-3 guy while playing tough defense but he’s had one good game in the last three years.
“Going to be one of the best 2guards in the league”
Stephenson will be a terrific player for Indiana and he probably wouldn’t have succeeded so much on any other team but after his first good game in three (I would say 4 seasons since he didn’t do well in Cincy) years, everybody is saying he’s going to be an All-Star and a stud?
He’s going to be good. He and PG should be the two future swingmen for the next 10 years for Indiana but let’s let him prove himself before we start tagging him as an All-Star.
I want to see one consistent season from him first. Not just his best game in 4 years.
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 7:58am #777562

i’m jus so offended
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I love yelling “Born Ready!” everytime he makes a play.
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- Posted on: Mon, 05/20/2013 - 4:56am #778037
  
  eleqtrique87
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  Born raw, getting ready!
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- Posted on: Mon, 05/20/2013 - 4:56am #778110
  
  eleqtrique87
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  Born raw, getting ready!
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 7:58am #777634

i’m jus so offended
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I love yelling “Born Ready!” everytime he makes a play.
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:14am #777745

Taylor Gang Mike
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Born Ready
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:14am #777671

Taylor Gang Mike
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Born Ready
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 5:52pm #777905

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I have been a Lance Stephenson guy, and I almost gave up on him after the shoving his girlfriend incident, but man. He REALLY has grown up. He’s playing his best basketball when it matters most, and he has some truly great basketball instincts on top of being a big talent. I really cant wait to see him as he moves forward, I hope he continues to work and keep his head on straight because he is a natural born gamer.
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Posted on: Sun, 05/19/2013 - 5:52pm #777978

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I have been a Lance Stephenson guy, and I almost gave up on him after the shoving his girlfriend incident, but man. He REALLY has grown up. He’s playing his best basketball when it matters most, and he has some truly great basketball instincts on top of being a big talent. I really cant wait to see him as he moves forward, I hope he continues to work and keep his head on straight because he is a natural born gamer.
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Posted on: Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:34am #778277

jwostrum
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He could be really great in the future. He has an extremely competitive side. He reminds me some of spreewell.
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Posted on: Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:34am #778202

jwostrum
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He could be really great in the future. He has an extremely competitive side. He reminds me some of spreewell.
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