Thoughts on Lance StepehnsonYe

[Am I Blue Through it All?]

Yes, on the surface he played a brilliant game last night. Hit all those 3's. Good assists. Great drives to the hoop. Pretty nifty defense at times. Interviewed the young man after the game.

But I still see the maturity problem. Getting the ball upcourt should involve getting the ball up court and into the offensive set. Flash intended to show his speed and athleticism that results in a turnover more than counterproductive. It is selfish and can be a game changer against better teams. Not trusting your bench and distributing the ball like you would to the starters shows poor judgement. Those guys are pros too and don't deserve the "Lance All Star Show" resulting in ridiculous difficult circus shots that give the ball back to the other team.

Young man, when you learn to sublimate your ego and play as part of a team EVERY minute you are on the court, you are on your way to the stardom you seek. LeBron involves his team mates be they starters or bench players. Not saying you are anywhere near his level, but you could come close if you choose to grow up.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

This is really Danny Grangers fault, Lance should not see starters minutes from all the things you said.

He is really young though, give him another year of Vogel molding him.

 

[Am I Blue Through it All?]

This is really Danny Grangers fault, Lance should not see starters minutes from all the things you said.

He is really young though, give him another year of Vogel molding him.

It is hard to get the schoolyard out of this kid, but he does have a world of potential. Bird has taken a personal interest in him and communicated with him frequently over the summer. Recommended a shooting coach that the kid accepted and worked with. Larry is a completely no bullshit guy. If Vogel doesn't get the point across I am sure Bird will.