This season was rough. There’s no way around it. But, after almost breaking one of the most inconsistently consistent streaks of all time, there was a silver lining. With the season going no where and injuries taking their toll, Larry Bird made his best move since drafting Myles Turner (Thad trade is a close second): bringing back Lance Stephenson.
Lance made an immediate impact on a team that severely lacked energy and toughness. These two traits are a staple of Lance as a player. He doesn’t back down from anyone or anything. He plays it close to the edge without quite going over.