Before he even played basketball, Lance Stephenson had established himself as one of the most promising stars on the East Coast. His performances in street tournaments had only heightened enthusiasm for his skills. Then, in high school, he excelled and led Lincoln High to an unprecedented 4th straight Public Schools Athletic League title. After a year of college basketball, he joined the Indiana Pacers . He played some of the best basketball players of his career with the Pacers . In 2014 he decided to leave Pacers and then he hopped around and played for 5 NBA ‘s within 3 yearsteams before returning to the Pacers in 2017. However, he didn’t stay long and joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.

Born name

Lance Stephenson Jr.

nickname

Born ready

Sun sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York, United States

nationality

training

In the summer of 2005, Lance Stephenson was enrolled at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School . However, he only went to school for 3 days before transferring to Abraham Lincoln High School .

After graduating from high school in 2009, he enrolled at the University of Cincinnati . However, he was only studying for a year at the university when he made himself available for the 2010 NBA draft.

occupation

Professional basketball player

family

• Vater – Lance Stephenson Sr.
• Mutter – Bernadette Stephenson
• Siblings – Lantz Stephenson (younger brother)

Manager

Lance Stephenson is represented by Priority Sports & Entertainment.

He was previously represented by New York-based attorney Al Ebanks.

Position

Shooting protection, little forward

Shirt Number

6 – Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers

1 – Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers und Memphis Grizzlies

5 – New Orleans Pelicans

7 – Minnesota Timberwolves

To build

Athletic

Genre

Hip Hop, Rap

instruments

Life

Labels

Already born

Height

6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm

weight

104 kg or 229 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Lance Stephenson dated –

1. K. Michelle (2013) – In the summer of 2013, Stephenson became smitten with singer K. Michelle. However, the affair ended at the end of the year when he was dumped by Michelle. She had apparently discovered that he was still seeing his baby’s mother. It was also claimed that he got his baby’s mother pregnant again. She also felt that he was too immature for her liking.
2. Feby Torres – Stephenson was in an on-and-off relationship with Feby Torres. Over the course of their relationship, she has given birth to two children – a daughter named Liara and a younger son. In June 2016, she filed a child support lawsuit against Stephenson, alleging that a $6,000 a month child support payment was insufficient because raising two children in Brooklyn was a costly affair.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is of African American descent.

hair colour

Black (natural)

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Impose physical presence

brand promotion

Lance Stephenson has a personal endorsement deal with the basketball footwear and apparel company. AND 1 .

Known for

Having played for some of the top NBA teams including Indiana Pacers , New Orleans Pelicans , Memphis Grizzlies , and Los Angeles Clippers . His stint with Indiana Pacers was his most productive as he played his best basketball for the Indianapolis-based team.

As a singer

Stephenson released his debut single, Better Believe , The single was produced through his own record label, Bornready.

He was also a guest artist on Shon Dollar’s single Drop, which Dollar he self-released via iTunes.

First basketball game

In February 2011, Stephenson made his NBA debut in a match against Phoenix Suns . He only played 4 minutes in the game in which he recorded two assists, two points, a rebound and a turnover.

first movie

In June 2008, he made his big screen debut in the sports documentary Gunnin’ for That #1 Spot .

Personal trainer

Lance Stephenson relies on the guidance of his personal trainer and coach, Mike Atkinson, to get the most out of his training program. He developed a functional training plan for Stephenson that simulates plays to improve his overall strength and conditioning. They also use basketball as a fitness tool in many of their training routines.

Also, the focus is on improving his core power to give more power to his game. Another unique aspect of Stephenson’s training system is that they incorporate modern and biological workouts, such as blood flow restriction training, into the overall training.

Lance Stephenson facts

1. He first caught the attention of basketball scouts when he was 12. He was putting on solid performances at the Rumble in the Bronx AAU tournament when veteran talent evaluator Clark Francis noticed him.
2. In his freshman year of high school, he was invited to attend the Adidas ABCD Camp . At camp, he gave a glimpse of his brash and confident personality when he challenged professional basketball player OJ Mayo to a singles game.
3. In his freshman year at Abraham Lincoln High School Stephenson, the basketball team led to a city championship.
4. Since he helped Lincoln High become champions in both his sophomore and junior year, his talent was recognized as a Player of the Year honor by the New York Daily News .
5. In July 2008, he took part in trials for the United States U18 national team. However, he was not selected for chemical reasons.
6. In March 2009, he achieved the distinction of leading Lincoln High to the 4th consecutive Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) Class AA Championship. It was the first time in the school’s history that she had accomplished a special feat.
7. In the early months of 2009, he announced that he would pick college from among Kansas, St. John, and Maryland. However, after canceling some announcements, he did not select any of his early finalists, choosing the University of Cincinnati instead.
8. In his only year in college basketball, he finished as the top scorer among the Great East freshmen. He was also declared Big East Rookie of the Year .
9. At the end of his first season with Indiana Pacers he was demoted from the first squad because of his poor attitude and immaturity.
10. Stephenson recorded the first triple-double of his professional career in a Pacers game against the Memphis Grizzlies in November 2013 . He finished the match with 13 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds.
11. He courted controversy in his side’s eventual defeat at the Eastern Conference Strong Heat when he was seen punching Heat ‘s LeBron James in the ear. Even Pacer ‘s team president, Larry Bird, criticized Stephenson’s unprofessional behavior.
12. In 2014, he was offered a five-year, $44 million contract by Indiana Pacers. But he decided against accepting it and decided to test the market, believing it was worth more.
13. In July 2014 he signed a 3-year contract with Charlotte Hornets . The contract entitles him to $27 million over 3 years.
14. In January 2008, he was suspended from school for 5 days. He also had to miss 2 games due to being disciplined over an altercation with teammate.
15. In October 2008, he was arrested by authorities for groping a 17-year-old boy at school. After the incident, he was charged with class B sexual abuse.
16. In August 2010, he was arrested for third degree assault. It was alleged that he pushed his girlfriend down the stairs. Eventually the lawsuit was dismissed.
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