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Lance Stephenson Explains Reason Behind Iconic Clip Of Him Blowing Into LeBron James’ Ear: “I Just Wanted To Win”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jun 16, 2022
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LeBron James has had his share of bitter playoff rivalries throughout his career in the NBA. The likes of Paul George and Paul Pierce went at him in multiple playoff appearances, but some rivalries are more unexpected in terms of stature on the court. We saw that in 2011 with LeBron and DeShawn Stevenson of the Mavericks, and we saw it in 2014 with LeBron and Lance Stephenson.

Stephenson was a part of the Indiana Pacers, who were led by Paul George in 2014 as they matched up against LeBron’s Miami Heat in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. Lance did his best to try and contain James but couldn’t match up from a skill perspective.

As a result, Stephenson tried to get into LeBron’s head with a lot of non-basketball things. An example of the same could be the clip of Lance blowing into LeBron’s ears during a game. The man who became teammates with LBJ in 2018 has explained what happened there by simply saying, ‘I just wanted to win!’

“I just wanted to win.”

Lance Stephenson on why he blew in LeBron’s ear in the 2014 ECF 🌬

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Stephenson could still be an extremely quality NBA player, as he showed last season with the Indiana Pacers. Whether there is interest around the league for him is another question, but Stephenson had some great moments after re-entering the league during last year’s COVID outbreak that saw teams sign additional players.

Lance didn’t end up winning in 2014, as the Heat beat the Pacers despite being the lower seed that season. He had some strong games, but not enough to stop the Pacers from losing in 6.

LeBron has had his fair share of irritants in his career, as not every player can match up to his freakish athletic ability. Stephenson tried to maximize what he could in the situation he was in. While they did not win, he did earn Bron’s respect for him to recruit him to join the Lakers in 2018. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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