Lance Stephenson Is NOT Crazy! His Stunted Growth Story Is Though

In high school, Lance Stephenson was a top prospect, usually compared to Lebron James. Entering high school some even said he'd be better than James. By mid season at Cincinnati, those predictions were clearly a mistake seeing as it was clear he still had a few things to work on. One thing for sure is that no one expected him to be taken in the second round, or his career to go the way it did. He's still was a solid NBA player, but a few things happened that took that away. Here's what they were. Lance Stephenson Stunted Growth.
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[@stuntedgrowth]

For you, what are some of Lance Stephenson's Growth Stunts?

[@zaycation8584]

Inconsistent jump shot

[@AG24510]

Leaving the Pacers

[@Myman989]

Leaving the Pacers for sure

[@raco-al7124]

Love this channel and the unique player's you bring up, only a true asketball fan would know. That being said do you think you could do something on Carlos Arroyo🇵🇷... I think his story fits your content perfect and it could also open a door for more cover on international players🤷🏾‍♂️thought I'll give it a try. I mean the guy took down team U.S.A LbJ, Dwade, Melo, AI, Timmy ect.

[@Mr.CanMan3]

In my personal opinion it will have to be leaving the pacers the first time & also another one will have to be him leaving College after one year (Which I don’t have a problem with but I don’t have a problem with). But the reason why I said him leaving college early is because maybe if he would’ve stayed for one more year or maybe two to elevate his game some then maybe he would’ve had a longer NBA career but hey he definitely was Fun to watch & had a solid NBA career... 🤟🏾💯

[@AS-xl9gb]

Lance having a dad in his life really helped him not turn into a tragic story. Brooklyn is a rough place. Respect to him

[@futureDreamer4]

Word. Some of my bro's from H.S grew up in his Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn.

[@AS-xl9gb]

@@futureDreamer4 he’s from Coney Island but it’s rough there also

[@futureDreamer4]

Yeah he probably be around sometimes

[@johndavis9321]

@@AS-xl9gb yup same place Sebastian telfair came from Coney Island is rough

[@airpegasus5167]

💯

[@aisosaobano7038]

I truly believe his biggest mistake was the 4th stunt. The fact he left the one team that not only used his right but believed in him enough to give that big of a extension, says a lot about not only him but his agent.

[@AndreaBaixinho]

Lance is just a natural showman. He plays basketball like he's on a Broadway stage

[@crosen4004]

FACTS!

[@MichaelJones-xl1uu]

I think Lance would have made the perfect fit to the 2000 Sacramento Kings with Webber Mike Bibby Bobby Jackson Doug Christie and Divac!

[@clampgodej4788]

The fact that Lance isnt in the league rn is a travesty. Waaaay better than many players in the league rn.

[@jreid100]

Indeed he is but he plays around way too much to be at the professional level. Don’t get me wrong, I love his game when he’s not clowning around. He kinda reminds me of one of NYC’s greatest point guards Dwayne Pearl Washington

[@CarlosPerez-ut5ze]

And waayy more exciting as well

[@wesidelanegang3213]

I agree but he was some timey

[@justintimeplaya4]

I agree but basketball is a team sport. Individual stats dont mean a thing if you lose all the damn time.

[@bostonk.o.]

5:18 Lance a fool posterizing the ref like that😭😂😭☠️

[@joshuafish98]

Stunt 5: as a Pacers fan, I always believed that Lance should have been a full-time big point guard. He was the only guy on the team with anything resembling court vision and the offense flowed better with the ball in his hands (when he didn't go full Lance and take a contested pull-up out of nowhere). George Hill was not, and has never been a point guard. Always an undersized 2 with minimal vision and no ability at all to drive and kick. Lance could also play a lil bully ball in the post against smaller 1s. He would have made a few all-star teams if he'd stayed in Indiana and run the point (and I might have lost less bets to Heat fans).

[@africasupreme3]

very proud of the growth and direction of this channel.

[@Mr.CanMan3]

WOW really Brodie this came out of nowhere like seriously but I Love It though... Whoever requested this one I salute you and tip my hat off to you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾... Anyway to anybody that’s watching this remember y’all, Keep Going & Be Safe 🤟🏾💯

[@AS-xl9gb]

Appreciate it man! I knew this would be a interesting, to say the least

[@Mr.CanMan3]

@@AS-xl9gb You are the one that requested this?

[@AS-xl9gb]

Might have been others but I requested a while back

[@Mr.CanMan3]

@@AS-xl9gb Ohhh okay well I still salute you & others for requesting it... Y’all the Real M.V.P🤟🏾💯

[@ricardobriceno5225]

I remember thinking charlotte lance was gonna be a problem 💀😔💀😔💀

[@miapratt7017]

As an Orlando Magic fan can you do: Reece Gaines Michael Doleac Matt Harping Steven Hunter Darrel Armstrong Bo Outlaw Mario Hozinja Jameer Nelson Nick Anderson possibly Mo Bamba/Aaron Gordon Andrew Nicholson

[@joebruce4826]

Brother your list is legit

[@beezy22]

Hilton Armstrong John Wallace Jamaal Tinsley

[@KnowledgeBomB837]

Justice Winslow

[@beezy22]

@@KnowledgeBomB837 yes indeed...after winning a championship at Duke in 2015 Justice Winslow had a lot of hype in the 2015 NBA Draft but certain things held him back ...what happened?

[@AS-xl9gb]

Jamal Tinsley

[@L92185]

Tinsley was horrible after rookie season

[@doriangentry670]

I agree with all 3 suggestions Wallace was cold. That Iowa State team with nurse, tinsley and fizer were cold too

[@africadondada6555]

Shoulda stayed in Indy! Lance was on his way!

[@dc3470]

he made some ill-advised decisions, from not filing his paperwork for the scholarship , to leaving cincinnati early with mediocre stats, to turning down the pacers' free agent offer. i think he was actually closer to 6'5

[@bigrodneyakatrey]

He still got gas in the tank , nba swoop him up

[@blkpoppi]

Looking forward to a Pearl Washington Story or Shawn Kemp

[@emcomerie]

He did one on Shawn Kemp already.

[@julianalexander6602]

Pearl Washington yes!!!

[@carlwallace1129]

@@julianalexander6602 agreed yeah Pearl Washington, Johnny Dawkins or Terrence Stansbury the 1st guard to dunk on Jordan before Starks stunted growth, would be cool

[@jonjones2013]

Already did kemp

[@HEYSERG]

He definitely had to tools to be great. He’ll definitely put on a show tho and I hated when he left the Pacers

[@xdarkryu9237]

Gonna go ahead and like the vid before watching because I know this one is about to be crazy! Lol Make Em Dance really had his best years on my Pacers and we loved his energy!

[@TyperXBL]

When u said let's get it! Lance said it to lol

[@yabaadabbadoo5529]

Peeped that...😂

[@tarrence22]

Lance in fact did end up back in Indiana, and as a Indiana native and Pacer fan I have to say we loved Lance

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

Come to find out a Lance Stephenson made the best move in the NBA. He humiliated competition, he made a name for himself, he done what he loved his way, he won a CBA Championship played with the biggest stars in the NBA and most importantly didn't change. Better home going story than most.

[@yabaadabbadoo5529]

Fire bro🔥 Keep it up man. Everyone share this video! 4 growth stunts!!🤣

[@rashb3994]

What's so interesting about Lance is some of his showy play to the crowd moves or finishes were phenomenal. Like you to have to have a unique level of talent to pull them off. So he had the "It" factor when he chose to turn it on. But stunt #4 was definitely the main thing. Great call!

[@bbryant9455]

Lance was cold comin outta Lincoln. Broke sebastian's records like it was nothin.

[@YTC1234]

Now that he retired can we get an Andrew Bogut video? And I’m gonna keep asking for Pervis Ellison lol.

[@clwashington35]

JC when are you going to do a video on yourself? We would like to hear about your career and path to this point.

[@brycewatts8814]

I second this

[@mistermann3225]

Three weeks later....it's been done my G....

[@aaronhutchinson885]

He put on weight quickly. He is a 2G..that extra weight, hindered his quickness at the 2..which IMO makes him now an undersized 3. I believe Larry Bird said he was the most talented player on the roster..smh. this a good one.

[@carlwallace1129]

I agree ,,, I like how JC broke down the pg, shooting guard, 3 sf positions because alot people dont know the evolution of them and with the flair and talent Lance had could have been even more special with the chance he had on the right team then

[@amart0]

I reckon he would have been an exciting 1 if he had better IQ and a more consistent shot. Would have transitioned nicely into today's game. What do you reckon?

[@carlwallace1129]

@@amart0 definitely a 2guard that could dominate with a high usage rate in today's game .

[@justintimeplaya4]

@@amart0 Lance was running point in Indiana, and he had his best year that season too. But his dumbass didnt resign and that pacers team fell apart. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@YaBoiJern757]

Lance didn't live up to his potential but you can tell that dude is enjoying his life and at the end of the day that's what it's about for me dude always looks happy he's always having fun can't knock them for that as far as the NBA his talent could have took him much further but his mentality couldn't

[@jonathanturner5618]

I always thought he was gonna be an all star type of player but he was still very entertaining

[@amp_unlimited]

Good content! What is that beat tho? Where can I find the beat or the artist who created it? It is fire🔥

[@T.H.E.O.R.Y.]

Salute to you JCSG for featuring this brother and giving us an additional SG for our entertainment. I loved LS on those Pacer's teams. He really gave the fangs to the only team in the East who could've conceivably beaten Bron in his prime, which was something PG didn't even seem capable of despite being the guy there in Indy. I remember taking notice of Lance after he led the league in triple doubles either in 13 or 14 with iirc - shows you how long ago that was if he could lead the NBA in TDs with only 5. It was sad seeing him leave Indiana when that was the only team that took a chance on him to let him become what he was. It's even sadder to realize their window was only really two years. I think what i cherish most about him was his nigh-incomparable handle in his era. My God. And then when Filayyy came out and did his thing, Lance's game was just fodder for him lol. Salute Lance Stephenson. I hope he's doing well.

[@deeboywoods1571]

Lance lowkey dribble like the alimoe! Aka black widow!! I feel like him and tyreeke evans were better on ball as a point guard!

[@fail_master_z]

Woooo stunt no.4 dang!!! Lol love the content. Been binge watching as of late haha

[@kmlives]

Great videos. How about Kerry Kittles?

[@Will-ig9vl]

So Far, Lance, Quincy Doby, Marbury, Telfair, Whitehead, Christopher Taft, Norman Richardson, and Jamal Thomas are all from Coney Island R.I.P Mr. Lou

[@scootsmooveb6294]

No doubt, C.I. in da house. O.T. is my old stomping grounds. And, I went to Lincoln (Class of '96) with Steph, 5:30, Tick Tick, Butchy, Sugar Shawn Reed, Clyde and even Frankie Sinclair. Can't forget about my Grady heads, Norm, Ronald Spencer and Quincy. Word, C.I. legends. R.I.P Juice, Dan, Mr. Lou and Don Juan.

[@soolymacc8004]

That move at 1:55 🔥🔥

[@sammiejuwon]

He literally paused mid air..... shit crazy

[@BrandanTheBroker]

Ahhhhhhhhh the one I was waiting on. Lance wasn't bad, he just had some growing up to do and deserves another chance in the NBA

[@tangypoot]

great video! would love to see an Evan Turner

[@livinggoodvee1710]

Durand Scott was Kemba walker High School teammate. He was actually Nice !

[@Unpackaged_Vinyl]

Born Ready was definitely a character. Loved watching him play. Every great team needs at least one colorful character or goon.

[@Mike-wh4ed]

Yo I LOVED that Skee-Lo reference! That song hits hard for us short ballers 😂

[@slim4465]

You should do one on Paul George he hasn’t been the same since his injury

[@sammiejuwon]

He had a good chance to be the MVP when he played for the Thunder his last year ....

[@crisclay2678]

Yeah he definitely improved after the injury

[@coachm.forrest8958]

Can you do one on the pearl? Dwayne Pearl Washington was tough in his day, but his pro career was disappointing.

[@me1802]

Do one on Darius Miles

[@AndreaBaixinho]

Stunt #4! That's historic right there

[@d.l.taylor1523]

As a Pacers fan, I agree. His BIGGEST mistake was leaving Indiana. He literally turned down more money and a longer deal in an offseason that would see PG go down with injury and LeBron leaving the Heat. If he stays and PG doesn’t get hurt, the Pacers probably make the finals that year. I hate seeing guys from NYC with so much talent all make bad decisions and never live up to the hype. NYC gotta fix that

[@SinserNarmah537]

I was watching Blue Chips last night and you should do one on Calbert Cheaney

[@rogeliofelix13]

Looking at the Rucker game reminds me... what happened to others in that Era? Samardo Samuels, dexter Strickland, Josh Smith

[@bjnt92281]

His biggest stunt of out of the 4 was definitely leaving the Pacers followed closely by leaving college too early. He's definitely a lock for the 1st if he goes back to Cincinnati for one more year. Maybe even a lottery pick.

[@northernone24]

Do one on Bonzi wells, Starbury, tmac, Chris childs , Josh smith, Marcus camby

[@mrdumpson1710]

Being from NYC he was my favorite High School/College player he should've never left the Pacers

[@joemagwood7949]

Absolutely when he left Indiana & signed with Charlotte it all went down hill from there.

[@beezy22]

Lance Stephenson:did his thing in high school and Cincy but after turning down the pacers contract extension in 2014 that really messed him up...Had lance signed the extension to stay with the pacers, he would’ve balled out and the pacers would let him play ball have fun and deal with his antics ijs....also there should be highlights called lance being lance...lol...

[@yasinbiggs2402]

Whats the song name tho thats playing in the background

[@thabuloodles9209]

Lance needs to be back on an NBA Team dont make no daammnn since

[@davidclement623]

LeBron James, Lance Stephenson's father figure LMMFAO 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@stuntedgrowth]

Salute to Kyrie! lol

[@clampgodej4788]

Honestly feel like Lance wouldve been waay better if he played more PG. George hill never got traded to the pacers and they put him at pg i think he wouldve gotten a lot better than he did.

[@stefancheathamsr.118]

Can you do a follow up on Dj Augustin or Sean Dockery?

[@jasonturner7465]

Nice one you should do want to know Super Mario banner and one on Richie Parker

[@jasonturner7465]

I mean mario Bennett

[@mrdumpson1710]

@@jasonturner7465 Richie Parker was trash he not even a top 10 player from Harlem let alone NYC

[@NazTramp]

How about a story on Rex Chapman????

[@steezygraytripplesgamer7641]

Lance was out there lol very good effort player. An entertaining player.

[@slim4465]

Gotta do one on Danny Granger 🔥🔥🔥

[@ItStLeAn5]

Love him!

[@ernestwilliamsjr.7181]

Great video... But I refuse to believe Lance is done in the NBA!!!😩

[@evanjenkins7194]

Gud 1 bro. Gr8 point on y he wudda grew if he stayed in indy

[@michaelantonio6643]

He's got what it takes to be great but he should've focused more on the game rather than antics

[@Alvini_Linguine]

He kinda did it to himself tho. He could've been the Nick Collision in Indiana but went for money and opportunity and was surprised when he didn't get any contracts after his last stint. You hate to see it though 😔

[@Kenneth-fu3js]

Thank You for this one!!! I always thought and hoped Lance would have been BIGGER in the league!! I would often argue with my son about him. I didn’t know he had turned down a good contract. I thought he would take over once PG got hurt. Long as he not caught up in anything Goofy!! 😎👍🏽

[@mamamo1639]

Do ekpe udoh, perry jones, quincy acy baylor boys

[@josheasy6716]

He did Perry already, go through his vids/catalog to see ..

[@cameronaustin3494]

You should do a Keith Veney from Marshall

[@yeezee111]

Do a video on Durant Scott!

[@robertclary4298]

Great video, he was dope in highschool

[@MIGGYME1]

I dont really understand the first stunt. Homie could of easily played pg at the pro level....EASILY. Great vision,ball handling and passing ability.

[@themonopoly5796]

"Idol and father figure" lol

[@Joseph-lz5er]

I agree with Lance leaving Indiana that stunted his growth but I think Lance is a good fit as a 2 guard or point, because of his ball handling ability and he has good quickness, so I think size wasn't really an issue that stunted his growth. He's a borderline all star when given playing time. With him, it is his attitude and his antics that rubs the coaches and teammates the wrong way, which made him into a journeyman.

[@edwardwatson3316]

So wait hes only 30?

[@bsewell513]

I’ve always thought Lance should be a primary 1 due to his play making ability. At point he could slash and make all the flashy passes. Great height for the position.

[@sorrellaaron]

Hey bro you should do eddy curry

[@arthurisom9600]

Born ready !💪🏾

[@rayheaden1771]

Should of stayed in college one more year but it stock probably won't be high and probably won't even got drafted. So things happen for a reason

[@scownsbougard7873]

U gotta do Your Boy Robinson Stunted Growth segment...

[@scownsbougard7873]

NATE ROBINSON I meant to say

[@stevecollins5490]

Going to Charlotte killed his careeer

[@2Thessalonians1_7]

Damn. Did they release Lance right before the Lakers won a ring? Their whole bench was problematic/knuckleheads, but they only dropped Lance?

[@shaq321134]

You HAVE to make a Richard Dumas video my guy! He was on vlad tv recently. Had the world in the palm of his hands back in 93... but addiction got the better of him.

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

I support stunt 4. On the fence with the other stunts. He will be back in the League the next FULL season. I think he fit well in L.A. luv Lance but he has to mature.

[@228allday]

Born Ready.... I forgot that dude is only 2 years older than me. Back in 06 07 brandon jennings, d rose, Micheal Beasley, KD, Kyrie, Jeff Green, OJ Mayo was up next

[@joseyeastwood]

Lance is a straight baller one of the greatest street ball and high school players too ever come out of NYC.

[@matthewedwardsnyder]

Sign lance now ! We barely can fill out a goddamn starting lineup with all of the injuries! Best highlight reel of any NBA player on KZbin hands-down!

[@fun364]

Very disappointing career...he went from the bench player who got choked out by Juwan Howard to almost leading the league in triple doubles. I hate whoever advised him to turn down that contract extension from Indiana. Great video bro👊🏿

[@AS-xl9gb]

Proof Howard choked him out or 🧢. Howard pressed him though. Lol

[@fun364]

@@AS-xl9gb lol, def not trying to play Lance cause I like him but I remember Howard did something and it was quickly broken up.

[@deanespinosa6399]

underrated channel

[@antoniopalmer15]

Thanks 4 this I’m forever ah Fan Of Lance

[@darkmannc]

Anybody peep out at 5:18 where he dunked on the ref? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stefancheathamsr.118]

CAN YOU DO A FOLLOW UP ON TEXAS GUARDS RODERICK ANDERSON, BJ TYLER AND TERRANCE RENCHER AND SCOTTIE THURMAN AND CORLIS WILLIAMSON

[@AndreaBaixinho]

you've been doing several NYC ballers lately! Super interesting

[@stefancheathamsr.118]

What about Melvin Levett?

[@anthonymartin8541]

His greatest stunt was signing to the Hornets when the Pacers were his greatest fit

[@johnmay4423]

A personsal favorite of mine... guy I would want on my team

[@chillmiyagi]

the leaving indiana decision is the one that hurt the most imo

[@rickygodette]

He was the only one balling on the Lakers that year that LeBron had to be pushed to play defense. If y’all don’t like him just say that.

[@stefananisiobi3321]

You should do Jalen Lecque, baby Westbrook.

[@briant.3001]

Good one as usual

[@AeezusYe]

Would love to see Lance on the Clippers

[@stuntedgrowth]

Thought the exact thing. They could use some energy and scoring.