Steve Francis
American basketball player (born 1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Steve Francis?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the basketball player. For other people of the same name, see Steve Francis (disambiguation).
Steven D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft and was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year (along with Elton Brand) in his first season. He was a three-time NBA All-Star while playing for the Houston Rockets. Francis also played for the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, finishing his career with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He was known for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks. He was given the nickname Stevie Franchise.[1][2]
Quick Facts Personal information, Born ...
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born | (1977-02-21) February 21, 1977 (age 47) Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Montgomery Blair (Silver Spring, Maryland) |
College |
|
NBA draft | 1999: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies | |
Playing career | 1999–2010 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 3, 1 |
Career history | |
1999–2004 | Houston Rockets |
2004–2006 | Orlando Magic |
2006–2007 | New York Knicks |
2007–2008 | Houston Rockets |
2010 | Beijing Ducks |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 10,446 (18.1 ppg) |
Rebounds | 3,215 (5.6 rpg) |
Assists | 3,473 (6.0 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Close