BasketballNetwork.net on MSN5mon
Steve Francis on why he refused to play for the Grizzlies: "I didn't think I was ready to check Kobe Bryant"
Steve Francis was the Vancouver Grizzlies' second pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. However, long before David Stern called his ...
Steve Francis: From Disappointment to Stardom with the Houston Rockets
NBA Draft approached, Steve Francis emerged as a top talent, ideally suited to be selected by the Chicago Bulls. However, his refusal to play for the Grizzlies sparked controversy. Francis made his ...
From Draft Night Drama to Rockets Core: How Steve Francis Redefined His Destiny
Setbacks and Rebirth: The Unwillingness and Resistance of Being Chosen by the Grizzlies ...
Hosted on MSN5mon
Steve Francis on where LeBron ranks in the GOAT debate: "I just couldn't put him over Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in my book"
Former Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis played only nine seasons in the NBA. Still, because he caught the start of the millennium, he was among the NBA stars who had the opportunity to play ...