On January 6, Beijing time, the Pacers were tragically reversed by the Nets at home 121-129, swallowing a bitter 6 consecutive defeats. Despite losing, the Pacers signed veteran Lance Stephenson on a 10-day short contract shined! He came off the bench in the first quarter and scored 20 points in a single quarter, scoring 30 points, 5 assists and 3 boards. His performance also ignited enthusiasm among pacers home fans. The prodigal son, who has already earned $35.44 million in his career, has turned around and tried his best for a 10-day contract of 138,000, which is another good story.
The 31-year-old veteran began his career with the Pacers. In 2010, the Pacers selected Stephenson with the 40th overall pick in the second round. At Indiana, Stephenson quickly grew into a team player, and his toughness and versatility fit the city's character. During the years when he partnered with George and West and fought against the Heat, Stephenson established himself in the league. The scene of blowing air at James has become a classic.
In a roundabout way, Stephenson left the Pacers in 2014 and returned to Indiana in 2017, but his brothers and sisters at this time have long since lost their courage. So much so that in 2018, Stephenson came to the Lakers and defected to his former sworn enemy James. In 2019, Stephenson joined the CBA Liaoning team. But in Liaoning, where there are many ball carriers, Stephenson did not play a year and 4 million US dollars, hastily ended his CBA career.
But this time, Stephenson jumped at the chance. First the eagle gave him a chance, and then the old owner walker extended an olive branch to him. Two away games played, Stephenson can only be said to be decent. But perhaps even he didn't know that he was so popular in Indiana. The brothers and disciples who returned to the Banker's Life Arena were cheered by a long standing ovation from the audience. Perhaps it was in this atmosphere that Stephenson ushered in an extraordinary energy. Coming off the bench for 20 points in a single quarter, becoming the first person in the NBA's 75 years!
Seeing that Stephenson is expected to stay in the NBA, I can't help but feel sorry for Jeremy Lin. If Jeremy Lin continues to stay in the development league to play, he will most likely be called up in the current NBA. As a player with excellent passing ability and good breakthrough ability, Jeremy Lin will become an important choice for many teams that lack defenders. But shi also fate, last season in the development league Jeremy Lin was not called up, he was also discouraged, rejoined the CBA Beijing team. Nowadays, no NBA team will think of Jeremy Lin, which is emotional.