Lance Stephenson most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season, when he appeared in 46 games (including one start) for the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks.
He finished the year averaging 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 30.0 percent from three-point range.
On Thursday, Stephenson celebrated his 34th birthday.
The former NBA star sent a job on Instagram which received over 38,000 likes and 500 comments.
Stephenson captioned his post: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG 34, feeling better than ever 🙏🏿”
Former NBA players reacted to Stephenson’s post.
Dwight Howard: “A happy family 🎉”
Victor Oladipo: “Happy Birthday Family!”
Sean Kilpatrick: “Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁”
Josh Smith, Kyle Kuzma, Anthony Morrow, DeMarcus Cousins and Taj Gibson are among the players who liked the post.
Stephenson was selected 40th overall in the 2010 NBA draft out of Cincinnati.
He had a great start to his career, helping the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2013 and 2014.
During the 2014 season, Stephenson averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from three-point range.
Stephenson also spent time with the Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans over ten seasons in the NBA.
His career averages are 8.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, while shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from three-point range in 554 games.
