Lance Stephenson is a part of the Charlotte Hornets’ new “Big Three,” but in a recent interview with the Indianapolis Star, the fiery guard admits he would’ve probably stayed in Indy if given more time to make a decision.
“I wanted to stay there but they gave me a deadline where I had to choose,” Stephenson said. “So there wasn’t no time for me to make a decision. They gave me a deadline (before) how long it (was) going to take for them to go somewhere else.
On July 2, the Pacers turned their attention to Plan B and agreed to terms with free agent CJ Miles. In Stephenson’s view, the Miles’ deal sealed his departure from the Pacers.
Stephenson has goals of being considered one of the league’s best and with a little fine-tuning I believe it’s possible. Some Hornets fans won’t like how candid he was about wanting to stay in Indianapolis, but trust, that won’t take away from the way he performs for the Hornets. He is the type of gritty player that will carry that competitive attitude anywhere he is. I’m just glad he’s in the QC.