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5 NBA stars with the most to prove this season

By Niccolo Hilgendorf

Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the game against the Orlando Magic at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the game against the Orlando Magic at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 24, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Lance Stephenson (1) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116 – 95. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Lance Stephenson (1) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116 – 95. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Lance Stephenson

This one is a bit of an outlier since he’s not a star anymore. But he used to be. Remember the Lance Stephenson who averaged 13 PPG on 54 percent shooting during the 2013-14 season? He was a triple double threat every night, pulling down seven rebounds and almost five assists a night. And on top of it he was a defensive nightmare. Not only that, but he was the heart and soul of that Pacers team. Now, he’s lucky to have been considered for training camp with the Pelicans. If he can get on their final roster and play some meaningful minutes then we might start to see the old Lance again. He has one last chance to impress.

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