Lance Stephenson Recounts Practice Fight with Evan Turner

Stephenson describes heated exchange during team practice

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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In an interview, NBA player Lance Stephenson recounted a practice fight that occurred with teammate Evan Turner. Stephenson explained that the two got into a pushing match while running plays, with Turner playing aggressive defense. Stephenson said he then reacted by slamming Turner to the floor in an "Undertaker" move, after Turner tried to "touch" him.

Why it matters

Tensions and physical altercations between teammates, even during practice, can be disruptive to team chemistry and performance. This incident highlights the competitive nature of professional sports and the need for players to maintain composure, especially when preparing for upcoming games.

The details

According to Stephenson, the incident occurred while the team was running through plays, with Stephenson playing the role of Dwyane Wade. Teammate Andrew Bynum was on the sideline, telling Stephenson he wasn't playing Wade's role properly. This led to an escalation between Stephenson and Turner, with Turner playing aggressive defense. Stephenson said he tried to calm the situation, but when Turner tried to "touch" him, Stephenson reacted by slamming him to the floor in an "Undertaker" move.

  • The incident occurred during a team practice session while the players were preparing for an upcoming game.

The players

Lance Stephenson

An NBA player who was involved in the practice fight with Evan Turner.

Evan Turner

An NBA player who was involved in the practice fight with Lance Stephenson.

Andrew Bynum

An NBA player who was observing the practice session and commented on Stephenson's performance.

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What they’re saying

“Nah, Lance ain't playing like D-Wade. Lance is really playing like Lance. He killing you!”

— Andrew Bynum, NBA Player (Yahoo Sports)

“Yo, don't, like he tried to touch me like, one of these joints.”

— Evan Turner, NBA Player (Yahoo Sports)

“I went Undertaker... Slam (Stephenson makes gesture of grabbing someone from the neck and throwing him to the floor). I went crazy.”

— Lance Stephenson, NBA Player (Yahoo Sports)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the intense competitive nature of professional sports and the need for players to maintain composure, even during high-stakes practice sessions. While physical altercations between teammates can disrupt team chemistry, they also reflect the passion and drive that elite athletes bring to the game.