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It appears former Indiana Pacers player Lance Stephenson didn't appreciate the line of questioning Monday during an Indianapolis radio interview.

Stephenson, who spent his first four seasons with the Pacers, was on the "Query and Schultz" show on Fox Sports 97.5. He had answered questions about his time in Indiana, and show co-host Jake Query delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding Stephenson's departure for Charlotte after the 2013-14 season.

Stephenson acknowledged that the Pacers made him a contract offer, and Query wondered whether Stephenson preferred Charlotte's offer because it would have allowed him to pursue free agency sooner.

After a long pause, the line disconnected. He did not return to the show.

The Pacers open the preseason at the New Orleans Pelicans -- Stephenson's current team -- Tuesday night.

The post from Fox Sports 97.5 is here.

Show co-host Derek Schultz wrote the following to accompany the post of the call.

It's a shame because we still have so many unanswered questions. How serious did the conversations get between he and Pacers this past summer? What is his relationship like today with Larry Bird and Paul George? Does Stephenson feel like he's to blame for the way the last two seasons have gone? Alas, we're left wondering. For whatever it's worth, I have always pulled for Stephenson to do well and will continue to do so. I hope he can take advantage of another chance in the Big Easy.

UPDATE: According to Schultz, Stephenson plans to call the show again Tuesday to continue the interview.

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