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Pacers Fan · 11-20-2012, 10:43 AM

I was concerned about Lance last season, but this year so far he's shown he can be a productive 6th-8th man in the league. I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting down the line if he keeps maturing and working on his defense. Comparisons are hard because really no one plays like him at all. He's going to start posting up maybe next season, he can beat almost anyone off the dribble, and now he appears to have a solid jump shot. Plus he's a good playmaker with solid court vision. He's always had the skills, but it looks like this year he's started putting them together, at least on offense.

**Gonzo** · 11-20-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by R-Star

He's a hell of a lot better than Lance Stephenson, so he has that going for him I guess.

Lance has been a lot more consistent than Green.

Both are dumb as shit, though. Green is worse, in my opinion.

Pacers Fan · 11-20-2012, 10:57 AM

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Lance has been a lot more consistent than Green.

Both are dumb as shit, though. Green is worse, in my opinion.

Green's definitely an idiot as well, but the man can create his own shot better than Lance. Green's a killer from the mid-range, and even though he's a ball stopper, you can go to him for buckets during some bad stretches. Plus, he can still be effective without the ball off screens and back door cuts. No one in the league can catch a poor-passed alley-oop like he can.

**R-Star** · 11-20-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacers Fan

Green's definitely an idiot as well, but the man can create his own shot better than Lance. Green's a killer from the mid-range, and even though he's a ball stopper, you can go to him for buckets during some bad stretches. Plus, he can still be effective without the ball off screens and back door cuts. No one in the league can catch a poor-passed alley-oop like he can.

A strange day where you and I agree.

**Cinco de Mayo** · 11-20-2012, 12:38 PM

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What do you guys see as his ceiling? He is super talented and super young. I think he could be a Stephon Marbury type with some work on his game.

A multi-time All-Star with career averages of 19/8? Yes, this seems like a reasonable ceiling for Lance Stephenson.

Redeemed · 11-20-2012, 01:28 PM

Everyone knows Plumlee has a low ceiling.

**Gonzo** · 11-20-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacers Fan

Green's definitely an idiot as well, but the man can create his own shot better than Lance. Green's a killer from the mid-range, and even though he's a ball stopper, you can go to him for buckets during some bad stretches. Plus, he can still be effective without the ball off screens and back door cuts. No one in the league can catch a poor-passed alley-oop like he can.

I have not seen the killer mid-range this season or his buckets during bad stretches. I haven't seen the back door cuts since preseason.

Pacers Fan · 11-20-2012, 06:57 PM

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I have not seen the killer mid-range this season or his buckets during bad stretches. I haven't seen the back door cuts since preseason.

Did you watch last game? He had a nice cut for an alley-oop, and a few plays in the mid-range in the 3rd quarter that prevented us from blowing the lead more than we did. It was definitely too much one-on-one, but sometimes that's nice to have, and sometimes he fits in in the background. Also, sometimes he's an utterly worthless blackhole on offense and a liability on defense.

But really, Green has one of the best high-post and mid-range games in the league for a swingman.

**Gonzo** · 11-20-2012, 08:04 PM

No I didn't watch the last game, but one game is hardly the sample size.

The rest of the year he's looked like shit.

Pacers Fan · 11-20-2012, 08:10 PM

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No I didn't watch the last game, but one game is hardly the sample size.

The rest of the year he's looked like shit.

One game isn't a great sample size, sure, but the moves he's shown are so polished that you know he can pull them out any game. One of them last game Kobe would've been proud of. Maybe it's just the 3-4 games I've watched this year, but he can definitely be a factor at times.

Genius · 11-21-2012, 08:31 PM

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He's a hell of a lot better than Lance Stephenson, so he has that going for him I guess.

No, he is not. Lance fits better with this team and in my eyes is much more talented.

**R-Star** · 11-21-2012, 08:56 PM

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No, he is not. Lance fits better with this team and in my eyes is much more talented.

Shut up Phoenix.

**Gonzo** · 11-22-2012, 07:03 AM

I agree with Phoenix.

Lance last night: 12pts., 5/9 FG, 2/3 3pt, 5 ast, 5 reb, 2 TO

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11-20-2012, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pacers Fan Legend Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Age: 22 Posts: 16,413 Rep Power: 21474863	Re: Lance Stephenson I was concerned about Lance last season, but this year so far he's shown he can be a productive 6th-8th man in the league. I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting down the line if he keeps maturing and working on his defense. Comparisons are hard because really no one plays like him at all. He's going to start posting up maybe next season, he can beat almost anyone off the dribble, and now he appears to have a solid jump shot. Plus he's a good playmaker with solid court vision. He's always had the skills, but it looks like this year he's started putting them together, at least on offense. __________________ Indeed.

11-20-2012, 01:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
Redeemed DienerTime! That's so 4 years ago. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Age: 21 Posts: 3,027 Rep Power: 1347573	Re: Lance Stephenson Everyone knows Plumlee has a low ceiling. __________________

11-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Gonzo King George Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 22 Posts: 11,009 Rep Power: 15819679	Re: Lance Stephenson No I didn't watch the last game, but one game is hardly the sample size. The rest of the year he's looked like shit. __________________

11-22-2012, 07:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
Gonzo King George Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 22 Posts: 11,009 Rep Power: 15819679	I agree with Phoenix. Lance last night: 12pts., 5/9 FG, 2/3 3pt, 5 ast, 5 reb, 2 TO Sent from my iPhone using Verticalsports.com Free App __________________

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