STEVE
FRANCIS
#23 -
G
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
210 lbs
Experience
9
years
Debut
1999-00
Born
Feb 21, 1977
(47 yrs)
Silver Spring, Maryland
Drafted
Drafted by Vancouver in 1999 (1/2).
College
Maryland
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2009-01-27 |
Waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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| 2008-12-24 |
Acquired from the Houston Rockets.
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The Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard Steve Francis, a 2009 second-round pick and cash from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a conditional 2011 second-round pick. |
| 2008-10-29 |
Knee surgery, day-to-day.
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| 2008-05-07 |
Exercised his contract option with the Houston Rockets for next season.
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| 2008-05-02 |
Missed the last 58 regular season and all 6 playoff games (quadriceps injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | Eddie Gottlieb Trophy Rookie of the Year | 1999-00 (shared with Elton Brand) |
| NBA | All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team | 1999-00 |
| NBA | Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game | 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02 |
| NCAA | The Sporting News All-America Second Team The Sporting News All-America Second Team | 1998-99 |
Scouting Report
'Stevie Franchise' was a do-it-all lead guard who led his team's offense as a passer yet was also an explosive scorer and leaper who got to the free throw line regularly. Was near-impossible to contain one-one-one. Rebounded like a forward, and was a regular source of steals. Inefficient: was highly turnover prone, and took far too many three-point attempts for a player who was mediocre hitting from the arc. Somewhat streaky in general. Lacked durability later in his career. Often clashed with coaches.
Long Range Potential: Star point guard.
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