Lance Stephenson Picked By Indiana Pacers

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Lance Stephenson, the star player of University of Cincinnati was drafted for Indiana Pacers in the second round of NBA draft that was held at the Paramount Hotel on Thursday. Lance Stephenson happens to be the 40th pick in the NBA draft and joins fellow alum of Lincoln High School Sebastian Telfair.

Lance Stephenson was extremely elated after his name was called for Indiana Pacers and said that nothing could have brought ‘greater joy’ for him at this moment. Tears rolled down from his father’s eyes as his son’s name was called as the NBA draft rolled into it’s second round. Lance Stephenson told the media that he had always aspired to be a part of NBA since he was a four year old and today he feels great to have been picked up by Indiana Pacers. Lance Stephenson thanked all his family members and his friends for being a constant support to him. 60 of his friends and relatives were present at the Paramount Hotel where the final results for NBA draft was announced.

Al Ebanks who happens to be the agent of Lance Stephenson told the media that its always great to be a part of a team like Indiana Pacers which have produced some of the biggest stars of NBA over years. He said that he always preferred Indiana Pacers over many others in the draft and he is happy that Indiana Pacers have drafted Lance Stephenson. Al Ebanks also said that Lance Stephenson has to prove himself in his new team to secure his position and he is confident that Lance Stephenson will make it big in NBA.