no way, drjimmy11. he still needs to dominate the ball to be effective, and w/ kobe and lamar both needing the ball to create most of their offense, there's not enough ball to go around. they need someone more like earl watson or t.j. ford: pass first, shoot second. the former plays legit D, which they need as well.
I'll admit I'm predisposed against him ever since the day he got drafted by Vancouver and pouted his way out of that franchise. I've never been impressed with his playing style, and he's always come off as a selfish prick, even by NBA standards. That said, I don't know everything that's happened here, and I've resolved to kick people when they're down a little less this year, so I'll reserve judgement until the truth comes out about whatever happened.
Kick away, chico ... I believe it was George Carlin who said, "Is there ever a better time to kick a man than when he's already down?" As for Francis, I'm curious to see what led to the suspension, but if it's for reasonable, uhhh, reasons, I'd like to see them just sit his ass on the bench for the remainder of the year, or just tell him to pack up and go home.
It never seems to amaze me how we never liked someone that we do not even know.Pippen refused and this did not come up. What allstar has ever been asked to go in the game down by 15 with three left on the clock?If I am correct this man went to jr.coll. and showed out! Came to the ACC and showed out and then went to the NBA. Every player in the NBA is pampered by the fan.Your payment of tickets indicate it!!Bo Jackson refused to play for the 'bucks,Kobe for Charlotte and many others that have talent beyond the dedication of the team admin.
wasn't Kobe traded on draft day?
Francis for Artest, straight up
Francis for Artest, straight up Two wrongs don't make a right.
yeah, kobe was traded for vlade... what are you talking about aasr?
Doesn't it say right in the article that he refused to re-enter a game?? That's enough reason to suspend him for me... So, the Magic traded McGrady for Francis - Unhappy soon to be gone, Mobley - In Sacramento for Christie who is no longer with the Magic, and Kelvin Cato - Sucks (3 RPG.). Can we offically start calling that the worst trade in basketball?? As a magic fan, I'm just shaking my head wondering how this team can get any worse.... That said, if Francis want to play the buttheadd, he can do it in his own living room.
I thought they all wanted more playing time.
Stevie (franchise) always wanted to go to Orlando, what he said was that he did not want to leave Houston. Steve refused to go back in the game, He is still the third best point guard in the leagu, and one of the premiere top 25 players in the league. By the time this kid gets old enough to retire, I guarantee he will be considered one of the best of all time.
i almost pooped my pants when i read buettner saying that he was the third best PG in the league. here's 8 guys off the top of my head who are better than steve francis AI wade jason kidd gilbert arenas steve nash chauncey billups stephon marbury tony parker i'm sure there are others too.
well francis always a crybaby but he got game we forget we all human he just pissed off they were losing and he says wats the pt playing wont help them for 3 more minutes so fuck everyone on francis ass
Third behind wade and arenas, right? Makes sense.
