NBA Free Agency: Ranking the Top 10 free agents of 2014

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9.) Lance Stephenson 

May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (left) stands next to Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (right) during the first half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

UFA, Shooting Guard, 1.07 RPM

Before Lance Stephenson was blowing in LeBron’s ear, and before the Indiana Pacers suffered an unprecedented collapse, Lance Stephenson was regarded as an exceptionally talented basketball player. Harmless antics and expected overreactions aside, he still is. His RPM rating is somewhat underwhelming, though if allowed to flourish outside of George’s (both of them) shadow, his score would likely increase. Regardless, at just 23 years old, the sky’s the limit for this electric talent.