Lance
Stephenson
G · IND · Below average
- PAL
- 28
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 8.3
2021-22
Lance Stephenson
Indiana PacersBiography
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Born
- September 5, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, NY
- College
- Cincinnati
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 2, Pk 40 (IND)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2017-18 (1 season)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2016-17 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2016-17 (1 season)
- 2015 16 Totals · 2015-16 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2015-16 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2015-16 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2010-11 – 2013-14 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 46 | 1 | 17.7 | 3.2-7.0 | 45.5 | 0.6-2.0 | 30.0 | 1.4-1.7 |
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 40 | 1 | 18.6 | 3.6-7.8 | 45.8 | 0.7-2.2 | 31.0 | 1.6-2.0 |
| 2021-22 | Atlanta Hawks | 6 | 0 | 11.7 | 0.8-2.2 | 38.5 | 0.0-0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2018-19 | Los Angeles Lakers | 68 | 3 | 16.5 | 2.7-6.4 | 42.6 | 1.1-2.9 | 37.1 | 0.7-1.1 |
| 2017-18 | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 7 | 22.6 | 3.7-8.6 | 42.7 | 0.8-2.8 | 28.9 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 18 | 0 | 20.1 | 3.0-6.7 | 45.0 | 0.3-1.1 | 30.0 | 0.4-0.7 |
| 2016-17 | Indiana Pacers | 6 | 0 | 22.0 | 3.0-7.3 | 40.9 | 0.8-1.3 | 62.5 | 0.3-0.5 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 6 | 0 | 11.2 | 1.7-3.5 | 47.6 | 0.0-0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2016-17 | New Orleans Pelicans | 6 | 0 | 27.0 | 4.3-9.2 | 47.3 | 0.2-1.7 | 10.0 | 0.8-1.3 |
| 2015-16 | 2015 16 Totals | 69 | 13 | 19.9 | 3.3-6.9 | 48.1 | 0.4-1.1 | 38.5 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2015-16 | Memphis Grizzlies | 26 | 3 | 26.6 | 5.6-11.8 | 47.4 | 0.4-1.2 | 35.5 | 2.5-3.1 |
| 2015-16 | La Clippers | 43 | 10 | 15.8 | 1.9-3.9 | 49.4 | 0.4-1.1 | 40.4 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2014-15 | Charlotte Hornets | 61 | 25 | 25.8 | 3.4-9.0 | 37.6 | 0.3-1.7 | 17.1 | 1.1-1.8 |
| 2013-14 | Indiana Pacers | 78 | 78 | 35.3 | 5.5-11.2 | 49.1 | 1.1-3.1 | 35.2 | 1.8-2.5 |
| 2012-13 | Indiana Pacers | 78 | 72 | 29.2 | 3.5-7.7 | 46.0 | 0.8-2.4 | 33.0 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2011-12 | Indiana Pacers | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 1.1-3.0 | 37.6 | 0.1-0.7 | 13.3 | 0.2-0.4 |
| 2010-11 | Indiana Pacers | 12 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1-3.3 | 33.3 | 0.0-0.4 | 0.0 | 0.9-1.2 |
Lance Stephenson: our analysis
2021-22 season: 46 GP, 8.3 PTS, 2.8 REB, 3.6 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 28, below average.
In 2021-22, Lance Stephenson, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 28 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: rebounding (78, well above average) and playmaking (73, above average). On the other hand, defense (13, among the weakest in the league) and impact (21, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.6).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
8.3
Rebounds
2.8
Assists
3.6
TS%
53.6 %
Usage
22.6 %
PER
13.6
WS/48
.048
On/off +/−
-4.4
Minutes
17.7
Games
46
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -1.5 to 1.8
Points/game
7.6
Games
46
WAR 2021-22
-0.5
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR · -1.2 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-15 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
68
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 75
- SHT
- Shooting
- 66
- FIN
- Finishing
- 77
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 84
- BAL
- Ball security
- 63
- REB
- Rebounding
- 83
- DEF
- Defense
- 62
- DUR
- Durability
- 53
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
14.9 pi
70th percentile
At the rim
66.2 %
55th percentile
Rim share
22.0 %
76th percentile
Midrange
39.8 %
52th percentile
Three-point
.300
11th percentile
3PA share
27.9 %
9th percentile
Corner threes
37.5 %
43th percentile
Free throws
.788
31th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | @ BKN | L 134-126 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-1 |
| Apr 9 | @ PHI | L 133-120 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Apr 5 | vs PHI | L 131-122 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| Apr 3 | vs DET | L 121-117 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Apr 1 | @ BOS | L 128-123 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-1 |
| Mar 30 | vs DEN | L 125-118 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| Mar 28 | vs ATL | L 132-123 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-2 |
| Mar 26 | @ TOR | L 131-91 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-11 | 0-5 |
| Mar 25 | @ MEM | L 133-103 | 23 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10-15 | 5-5 |
| Mar 23 | vs SAC | L 110-109 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-4 |
Lance Stephenson: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Lance Stephenson average in 2021-22?
Lance Stephenson averages 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 46 games in 2021-22.
How old is Lance Stephenson?
Lance Stephenson is 36 years old: he was born on September 5, 1990.
How tall is Lance Stephenson, and how much does he weigh?
Lance Stephenson is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Lance Stephenson from?
United States: Lance Stephenson was born in Brooklyn, NY, in the United States.
What team does Lance Stephenson play for?
Lance Stephenson plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, at G, wearing number 6.
How good is Lance Stephenson?
Lance Stephenson produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 28 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Lance Stephenson drafted?
Lance Stephenson was drafted in 2010 by IND, in round 2 (pick 40 of the round).
What is Lance Stephenson's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
