AND1’s official press release on the signing of Lance Stephenson as latest brand endorser

[Shoe Session – 11.26.12] – AND1’s official press release on the signing of Lance Stephenson as latest brand endorser

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls / Press release c/o And1 Basketball 
Images: Getty Images / ESPN.com / Various other web sources

The word’s out that AND1 has a new brand endorser, and the latest sign-up is no other than Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson.  Check out the screenshot of the press release below:

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Lance aka Born Ready has been playing in the NBA for 3 years already.  He was drafted 40th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft and bannered for Lincoln High School (Coney Island) - where he remains as NY state’s all-time leading scorer in high school basketball (2,946 points).  Posted a couple of Youtube highlights mixes below of young Lance in high school.

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In comes no surprise that Stephenson has reaped a lot of awards before joining the NBA, with city basketball championships (four years with Lincoln), named New York State Mr. Basketball, a McDonald's All-American Team selection in 2009, and was awarded the Big East Rookie of the Year in 2010 with the Cincinnati Bearcats.

The explosive guard is on a path to a breakout year with the Pacers, having earned a starting slot in Indiana coach Frank Vogel’s rotation.  As of this writing, (14 games into the 2012-13 season), his in-game stats are 7.9PPG plus 3RPG while shooting 47% from 3pt range.  Peep his latest NBA highlight move below, a vicious spin move plus the sweet finish against the Spurs.

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According to the press document, And1 Brand President Rob Purvy quips.. “Lance is a welcome addition to the AND1 family.”   Furthermore, he mentioned that “He is a very promising young talent and is committed to playing at the highest level.  We at AND1 share the same passion as we produce only the best basketball footwear and apparel for our customers.”

Stephenson rocking AND1 Empire 2.0 Mids.

To which Stephenson replies..”I’m really honored to be considered by AND1 to be part of its roster of NBA endorsers."  The 6-foot-5, 228-pound playmaker adds “I believe that my on-court playing style and dedication to the game is a perfect match for the AND1 brand’s commitment to producing only the best basketball gear.”

Lance is currently sporting the AND1 Empire 2.0 Mids (as seen in his move against Tony Parker above), but has also been seen wearing the Guardian Mids and original Empire Mids.  Fans can connect with him via Twitter (@StephensonLance) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lance.stephenson.14).

Lance in Guardian Mids (left) and Empire Mids (right).

 

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