Steve Francis

Steve De'Shawn Francis, formerly known as "Stevie Franchise" now self-described "Steve-O" (born February 21, 1977 in Silver Spring, Maryland), is an NBA basketball player. He was the 2nd overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies out of the University of Maryland, but was traded to the Houston Rockets that summer after publicly announcing that he did not want to play for the Grizzles. He known as a liability on defense, but is also known for his explosiveness to the basket with dunks. Yet, he is also notorious for taking ill-advised isolation shots. Steve Francis is said to have a 42" vertical leap, but this has not been validated. His last season in Houston was rocky at best. Rumors surrounding his absence at a team function due to his attending the Super Bowl were only an example of his perceived antics on and off the court, stressing his relationship with the Houston fan base.

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February 21 - 1977 - Silver Spring, Maryland - NBA - Basketball - 1999 NBA Draft - Vancouver Grizzlies - University of Maryland - Houston Rockets - Super Bowl

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On June 29, 2004, Francis was traded to the Orlando Magic along with Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato in a seven-player deal that sent Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue, and Reece Gaines to Houston.

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June 29 - 2004 - Orlando Magic - Cuttino Mobley - Kelvin Cato - Tracy McGrady - Juwan Howard - Tyronn Lue - Reece Gaines

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