The Pacers current roadie has them in Los Angeles on Thursday night to take on the LeBron-look Lakers for the first time since the gnarly nemesis took his talents out of the East to a fresh start with the Lakers.
While trying to develop a supporting cast of young talent and veteran role players, the Lakers have sputtered at times but are still 11-9 through 20 games. As usual, when LeBron James is on the court, his team is formidable.
But with the Pacers in town and backcourt injuries piling up for the Lakers, former Pacers spark plug Lance Stephenson is drawing extra attention.