Count me as one who blasted Stevens for playing Sullinger against opposing centers last year. He's come a long way since. Last year it seemed almost every other game he was getting torched by these taller players. Now he's keeping centers away from the basket and making them work for their shots. He has the strength to do so. Olynyk and Zeller aren't close to him in this regard.
As for the 3 pointers he's hitting a fair number of them. He just picked the wrong time to let them go in the last game.
As for his weight problems, it's a lot harder to control than most people think. I used to believe it was a simple process involving dieting and exercise. And, couldn't understand why it was so hard for people to keep their weight off. Found out there is a lot more to it such as predisposition, psychology, stress, nervous system, metabolism, etc.
He isn't the greatest player in the league, but he holds his own especially when he drives to the hoop.