Pacers sign 2nd-round pick Stephenson
July 22, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The Indiana Pacers have signed second-round draft pick LanceStephenson(notes) to a multiyear contract.
The Pacers made the announcement Thursday, but did not disclose the terms ofthe deal.
Stephenson was the 2010 Big East Rookie of the Year at Cincinnati this pastseason. The 6-foot-5 guard was the Pacers’ second-leading scorer in the Orlandosummer league at nearly 15 points per game, and led the league in field goalpercentage at 73 percent.
The Pacers have said Stephenson could play both guard spots. Team presidentLarry Bird said he was surprised the talented guard was available at the 40thpick.
The Pacers already had signed first-round pick Paul George(notes).
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