Lance Stephenson, former Indiana Pacers guard, signs with Puerto Rico pro basketball team
Former Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson isn't done playing professional basketball just yet.
According to reports, Stephenson signed with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico. The 32-year-old most recently had a third stint with the Pacers during the 2022 season. During that time, he first signed a 10-day contract and was then signed for the rest of the 2021-22 season.
Stephenson, who played seven seasons with the Pacers, was drafted in the second round (40th overall) by Indiana out of Cincinnati. The New York native had a breakout season in 2013-14 when he averaged 13.8 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and shot 49% from the floor.
After that year, he signed with the Charlotte Hornets. Stephenson also played with the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves before returning to Indiana in 2017-18.
He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks and the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League. Overseas, Stephenson played for the Liaoning Flying Leopards in China.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Ex-Pacers guard Lance Stephenson will play pro ball in Puerto Rico
