Running with the grey shirts in practice, he's clearly in his element. Sprinting as if he were in a track meet, juking defenders off the dribble, adding playground spice to his passes - but above all else, making plays.
No wonder Lance Stephenson is accepting a Sixth Man role with the Pacers. Not that he's in much of a position to complain, given his recent history, but if he's Born Ready to do anything it's to take over a game and light a fire under teammates and fans.
"I'm just happy I have a role," he said following Wednesday's practice.