Power ranking Lance Stephenson's most absurd moments

Power ranking Lance Stephenson’s most absurd moments

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#8: That time Lance slapped himself in the face

“I’m going to need to see that replay again…it’s almost like Stephenson slapped himself in the face.”

This quote from the Warriors TV crew is sublime. Stephenson (either inadvertently or very much on purpose) slaps himself in mouth while dodging a screen from Harrison Barnes. He promptly falls (or flops) to the ground, draws the offensive foul on Barnes, and takes his time getting up to really sell the flop. But no one is buying what Stephenson is selling.

Everyone involved is perplexed. The fans are confused; the announcers are confused; Steve Clifford is literally scratching his head because he is dumbfounded at what he just witnessed. Take a bow, Lance. You’ve earned it.

Stakes: 9/20

Absurdity: 12/20

Disrespect: 10/20

Reaction: 15/20

Meme-ability: 12/20

Final Score: 58/100

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