Career
He had a brief career in the National Basketball Association in the late 1990s and a 6-year pro basketball career in Europe. A 6"7", 210 pounds small forward, Stephens played collegiately at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and at the University of Colorado. After playing professionally in Argentina, Stephens signed a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets in 1997.
He played parts of 2 seasons with the Houston Rockets He also played with the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999, and had a brief stint with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. He is well known is his community and has had a tremendous impact on local youth through advocacy and mentorship.
He now owns an insurance agency in his hometown of Houston, Texas and was elected to the Galena Park Information Systems Development School Board of Trustees in 2009. He serves on numerous boards and community organizations and can often be found serving his community with his fellow Rotarians. www.votejoestephens.com.