Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers wants to be an All-Star this season. How far is he willing to go to get your vote? This far:
— Lance Stephenson (@StephensonLance) January 15, 2014
Stephenson plays with a sense of urgency and intensity every time he steps on the court, but he also seems to take time to have a little fun, too, evidenced by his All-Star campaign video and his tendency to showboat after plays like this.
Stephenson is enjoying a career year in his fourth season in the league, averaging 13.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He has played an integral part in helping the Indiana Pacers (30-7) become the best team in the league.
Of course, there is absolutely no chance for him to be voted in by the fans. In the latest voting returns in the East, Dwyane Wade had 718,109 votes and Kyrie Irving had 652,522 votes. Stephenson garnered 77,364 votes. His only chance of becoming an All-Star this year will be getting voted in by the coaches, which isn’t inconceivable given his impact for the Pacers on both ends of the floor.
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