Stephenson Working on PG Skills; Hates Being Away from Pacers

[The Lone Granger]

Lance Stephenson is the type of player that may be hurt by the inability for front office executives and coaches to communicate with him during the NBA's lockout.

"It's very hard not being able to talk to those guys," Stephenson said. "I like to keep in contact with everybody so I can show them how hard I'm working to be one of the best players on the team and help the team win."

Stephenson is living in Indianapolis instead of his native New York.

"There are too many temptations to hang out and get off track back at home," said Stephenson. "It's all about basketball while living here."

Lance Stephenson hopes to sign an overseas deal during the lockout, but is working on his game in Indianapolis regardless.

"The biggest thing with him is trying to improve his handles so he can become more of a true point guard," said Ed Schilling, who runs a basketball academy where Stephenson trains. "I think he can be a solid scoring guard, but in order for him to have more of an impact, I think it has to be as a point guard because his size (6-5, 210) and strength can allow him to be special there."

Great to hear how dedicated Lance is to staying out of trouble and working on his game. I'm really expecting a big season from him this year, or whenever the next season is. The kid has a ton of potential, just these two things he mentioned, and is working on, are the two things possibly holding him back. Great news for Pacers fans.

Thoughts?

 

[elcheato]

I'm not expecting anything from him..

 

[Elite]

Be lucky to be a rotation player in the NBA

 

[MR.ballin]

His girlfriend actually lives near me.. saw him like two weeks ago here in Brooklyn.