Is Lance Stephenson too temperamental or too valuable for Pacers to lose?

Lance Stephenson's style of play is unpredictable, maddening, and often nearly hilarious.

MIAMI — Lance Stephenson's ear-blowing antics are over. That was the order the Indiana guard got from Pacers president Larry Bird, who took issue with Stephenson's antics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat. Stephenson 

Following a 117-92 Game 6 loss in Miami, Indiana star Paul George was asked whether he would like the Pacers to re-sign Lance Stephenson, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. His reply was unenthusiastic. (h/t Ben Golliver, Sports 

Lance Stephenson could be too much of a risk for some teams in free agency, and Stan Van Gundy continues to search for a general manager.

Lance Stephenson's style of play is unpredictable, maddening, and often nearly hilarious.