Merged: Lance Stephenson Mega Thread

[Sothron]

What was that pacers small forward that we tried to sign back when that pacers team went to the Finals? Anyone beside me old enough to remember that? I can't for the life of me remember that guy's name but the pacers overpaid him like crazy because he had a good playoff run. Then they absolutely regretted that deal the entire length of it because he just wasn't good.

[Guest]

What was that pacers small forward that we tried to sign back when that pacers team went to the Finals? Anyone beside me old enough to remember that? I can't for the life of me remember that guy's name but the pacers overpaid him like crazy because he had a good playoff run. Then they absolutely regretted that deal the entire length of it because he just wasn't good.

@Sothron Derrick McKey? That's the 1 st name I thought of - not sure though. Edited April 15, 2014 by JayBirdHawk

[Sothron]

@Sothron Derrick McKey? That's the 1 st name I thought of - not sure though.

No, it was some white guy that had three point range and was a tweener forward but was mostly a SF. I actually think we might have signed him to a RFA deal the Pacers matched. This was the 2000 or so Pacers.

[Sothron]

I had to find it on basketball reference.com but his name was Austin Croshere.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

I had to find it on basketball reference.com but his name was Austin Croshere.

Surely you're not comparing Lance to Austin are you?

[Sothron]

Definitely different players. Somewhat similar situations though.

This. Lance is definitely a better player, if nothing else he is a good defender but the situation is just eerily familiar to me.

[Guest]

This. Lance is definitely a better player, if nothing else he is a good defender but the situation is just eerily familiar to me.

In your original post about Croshere you said he had a good playoff run - that is not even similar to Lance. Once Indy inserted Lance in starting lineup with Granger out he has excelled, since last season into this season. There was also talk of Lance getting ASG snub this year.

[Sothron]

In your original post about Croshere you said he had a good playoff run - that is not even similar to Lance. Once Indy inserted Lance in starting lineup with Granger out he has excelled, since last season into this season. There was also talk of Lance getting ASG snub this year.

The other part of is the same though: Pacer small forward kinda comes out of nowhere to be a good player but with question marks and other teams, like the Hawks, try to sign him to a big deal. In Austin Croshere case the Pacers kept us from our own mistake.

[Guest]

The other part of is the same though: Pacer small forward kinda comes out of nowhere to be a good player but with question marks and other teams, like the Hawks, try to sign him to a big deal. In Austin Croshere case the Pacers kept us from our own mistake.

Lance always had the talent though. The questions were always about his behavior. Croshere not so much talent.

I just not see the correlation between the two.

[Ruckus]

Hawk fans love to talk themselves out of liking good players. Sounds like the Al Jefferson convos of last year.

Stephenson is on the verge of becoming a damn good player. Possibly Scottie Pippin lite.

According to the Squawk, there are only about 10 good players in the league.

[benhillboy]

Damn this thread lit up in less than 24 hours. I see you Gametime with the crazy after-hours posting. I often wake up in the middle of the night to wee morning with a thought to post.

As big as sports message boards have gotten, I'm sure someone with the Hawks follows us, being the premier destination for Hawks banter and all. I know Ferry could at least check us out during lunch every once in a while, get some laughs, and some good ideas. Whatever he does in the way of our swingman, we know it'll be done with stealth, hopefully at the expense of another GM. The Nets deal didn't work out like we wanted, but at least he gave it possibility. He seemed to be the only person on the planet who forsaw their struggles.

Edited April 15, 2014 by benhillboy

[Guest]

Stephenson is on the verge of becoming a damn good player. Possibly Scottie Pippin lite.

Stop it. Pippen lite? Please.

[Colin]

I'm also not a fan of Stephenson... For the money I would much rather take a max-money risk on Hayward or Parsons.

[BudBall]

@Colin

Doubt Parsons gets away from Houston

Hayward is ok, but he is only shooting 41% this year. He is the main go to guy, but only scores 16ppg? meh

Lance is 23 year old and is a triple double threat that shoots 49% with mass potential. I don't get why you would like Hayward over him.

Edited April 15, 2014 by ISO

[lethalweapon3]

Not a fan...

...but at the right price, I can be!

~lw3

[DatWerkk]

Not the WS crap again...Lord can we put that dumb measure to rest already?

I TOO HATE FACTS!

[Dnice]

Van Gundy said Lance was "emotionally drunk" in the closing moments of Sunday's game, lol.

Edited April 15, 2014 by Dnice

[EazyRoc]

He's #5 in NBA Efficiency at SG

Only Harden, Wade, DeRozan, and Monta Ellis are ahead of him.

Monta Ellis and efficient ? Lmao times have changed

[Guest]

Monta Ellis and efficient ? Lmao times have changed

Monta is having a good season in Dallas - he isn't called upon to be the man and take over the offense. He plays within a well more defined role.

[IheartVolt]

Guess I am in the middle on Lance.. would not be upset either way.. I do preferred Afflalo