Stevenson is a twelve-year veteran guard who didn't attend college. Throughout his career, Stevenson has played with the Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets and the Hawks. He was a starter midway through his career but mostly has come off the bench and is really known for being a defensive wiz and good at shooting three-pointers.
This past season Stevenson played in 56 games for the Hawks. He averaged 5.1 points a game and 2.2 rebounds. He finished with totals of 284 points, 122 rebounds and 52 assists. He missed a lot of games due to the fact that coach Larry Drew held him out of the second game of back-to-back games. His best game as a Hawk this year came on February 22nd in a 122-108 win over the Sacramento Kings. Stevenson scored seventeen points in that game, which included hitting five of his six three-point shots.
Stevenson is a restricted free agent this off season. The Hawks could choose to bring him back as a veteran leader off the bench. He also still has great defensive skills and clutch shooting at times. His age could be a factor though if the Hawks decide to go in a different direction and let him sign elsewhere.
DeShawn Stevenson shows off his signature three-point gesture, he provided veteran leadership for the Hawks off the bench this past season.
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