Lance Stephenson was both the gasoline and the spark that created some of the Indiana Pacers more combustible moments last season, as evidenced by his team-high 10 technicals and three flagrant fouls from the regular season and playoffs.
Part of Stephenson’s appeal was how he got under other players’ skin — including LeBron James. Even in the playoffs, we saw what feels like the first time James reacting to the antics of Stephenson. If the best player in basketball can’t resist responding to Lance, it no surprise he antagonized opponents across the NBA.
But with Stephenson gone to Los Angeles, there is a void in the Shenanigans Department.