How GOOD Was Steve Francis Actually?

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Andy Hoops

Andy Hoops

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@frankzhang9160
@frankzhang9160 6 жыл бұрын
As a Chinese NBA fan, we valued Francis a lot, when Yao was in his early years in NBA, Francis put him under his wing and helped him a lot. The most recognizable one is that in a game where Yao was involved in a fight with Amar'e Stoudemire, which at the time Yao was still very very skinny, Francis as a 6" guard just run towards Stoudemire as a 6"10' forward and tried to stop him from the fight to protect Yao. He earned a lot of respect that day from Chinese NBA fans
@LA-84-FM
@LA-84-FM 8 ай бұрын
Man I wish relations with USA & China were how they used to be. We love y’all. Just stop sending spy balloons lolol love y’all fr
@donnielair7471
@donnielair7471 6 жыл бұрын
He's one of the most forgotten stars in Nba history
@knoxbox1212
@knoxbox1212 6 жыл бұрын
Donnie Lair he had a shoe, somewhere in some thrift store in jigisaw county missippi...Steve Francis' legacy lives on
@artfrat
@artfrat 5 жыл бұрын
too bad he was such a dickhead
@choosiheng5493
@choosiheng5493 4 жыл бұрын
Not forgetting Elton brand who was on the same draft class. Ppl seem to forget what a beast he was. Is just sad that he was from the same generation as the talented trio of Duncan Garnett Dirk and cwebb
@NPkogaku_shooter
@NPkogaku_shooter 4 жыл бұрын
agree, also Stephon Marbury IMO
@NPkogaku_shooter
@NPkogaku_shooter 4 жыл бұрын
@sharkk 88 he's not necessarily on par with Steve. Just saying he differentiated himself from many players with certains of ability and move and impressed me like Steve did.
@Jambit2550
@Jambit2550 6 жыл бұрын
You grew up with a Francis jersey if you were a kid from Houston. Then you got mad when he was traded, then you forgot about it when you realized how good this McGrady guy was.
@cbenji07
@cbenji07 6 жыл бұрын
Remy the Phoenix I grew up with a Steve Francis Rockets jersey and a Tracey McGrady Magic jersey ironically so it was bitter sweet.
@doootheytho9821
@doootheytho9821 6 жыл бұрын
Yup exactly this
@doootheytho9821
@doootheytho9821 6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Chris-kk6cw
@Chris-kk6cw 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp Tmac was such a gamer he scored 13 points in 30 secs once to beat SA.. You just sound like a hater to me. Tmac would have won with Yao but they were both always hurt. Francis wasn't someone you could build a team around and except to win. A coaches nightmare actually
@dionbush5560
@dionbush5560 6 жыл бұрын
@Shawn Kemp true tmac didn't have the heart
@nanagyambibi7426
@nanagyambibi7426 6 жыл бұрын
Born in the wrong era….if he played today along with social media…he would be way more popular.
@Kalinbuggs
@Kalinbuggs 6 жыл бұрын
Nana Gyambibi probably smarter too and would’ve been killed and hated on by the media
@theman9048
@theman9048 6 жыл бұрын
He was popular then
@greatjuankenobi217
@greatjuankenobi217 5 жыл бұрын
Nana Gyambibi Steve was super popular in his early playing years with the Rockets. Check out the dunk contest where he came in second place to the great dunker Vince Carter.
@gallofinoalv
@gallofinoalv 4 жыл бұрын
More like ahead of his time
@amoore1505
@amoore1505 4 жыл бұрын
@@gallofinoalv Exactly! Van Gundy is a dumb ass! He could of been a thought leader but was a ridgid bumbass coach with no foresight.
@humboltpark-ub6zd
@humboltpark-ub6zd 6 жыл бұрын
him and mobley was such a great backcourt
@Doknot-tb9ey
@Doknot-tb9ey 6 жыл бұрын
Such a nice backcourt to watch.
@youtubeviewer9574
@youtubeviewer9574 5 жыл бұрын
Not really, i enjoyed watching Maxwell, Cassell & Smith way more
@jordansmith5754
@jordansmith5754 5 жыл бұрын
Facts!
@TheBover19851x
@TheBover19851x 4 жыл бұрын
Old times
@hassanesdaile3671
@hassanesdaile3671 4 жыл бұрын
Word up!!
@twofoekay
@twofoekay 6 жыл бұрын
Very underrated point guard. But his career fell of very quickly.
@TheIcemanthomas
@TheIcemanthomas 6 жыл бұрын
Willhuung why do yall swear everyone is underated? Can we stop using that word in 2019?
@TurtlEfrmdaManor
@TurtlEfrmdaManor 6 жыл бұрын
Willhuung Not underrated at all
@TurtlEfrmdaManor
@TurtlEfrmdaManor 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp his prime was behind him when he retired he had declined all around the board
@TurtlEfrmdaManor
@TurtlEfrmdaManor 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp Steve didn't leave by choice lol he averaged 5&3 and the season prior to that 11&4 he was on a skyfall and no one wanted him anymore which is different from people like DRose who despite massive injuries can still be productive in the right system as seen in these past playoffs.
@JC-li8kk
@JC-li8kk 6 жыл бұрын
D Rose was better in his prime and took his team further than Francis ever did. The future was so bright when he was healthy. Francis quit long before his body did. As fun as he was to watch when in his right mind, you never felt like he was going to lead a team anywhere.
@NonoFritsch
@NonoFritsch 6 жыл бұрын
The McGrady/Steve Francis and Mobley is a trade that no one talk about, i think this trade is so underrated...
@kirbyolsen5941
@kirbyolsen5941 5 жыл бұрын
Nono2306 Fritsch cause it was later on in their careers
@fatpatlives1998
@fatpatlives1998 4 жыл бұрын
Francis went back to Houston in 07 but by that time yao and tmac started getting hurt
@ryanhanna1375
@ryanhanna1375 3 жыл бұрын
The magic had a Hockey guy as our gm...
@icantthinkofacooname3025
@icantthinkofacooname3025 3 жыл бұрын
McGrady was great no doubt but the Rockets never made it out of the first round with him.
@manmadesounds
@manmadesounds 5 жыл бұрын
Love the guy. Best player I’ve ever seen on the court, in-person. Best handles, most confidence, crazy bunnies, and a crowd pleaser in the clutch. A freak of nature when he was in his prime. Dude’s a legend in the DC metro area.
@cj94zj92sc
@cj94zj92sc 2 жыл бұрын
Terps
@Doknot-tb9ey
@Doknot-tb9ey 6 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis was one hell of a player, plus him and Mobley together in the backcourt was fun to watch. Can you do How GOOD Was Baron Davis Actually?
@cavitycreep
@cavitycreep 4 жыл бұрын
they was losers and not fun to watch, fucking ball hogs dribbling out the shot clock
@peewee3030
@peewee3030 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, Baron Davis was cold asf
@peewee3030
@peewee3030 3 жыл бұрын
@@cavitycreep u trippin
@cavitycreep
@cavitycreep 3 жыл бұрын
@@peewee3030 No i am not, i actually watched him play, he was a selfish player and a straight up loser
@e84fresh
@e84fresh 6 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I saw Steve Francis play. It was at the Kenner league, a summer league held at Georgetown, the summer before he went to Maryland University. He was killin. Former Tarheel Joseph Forte was guarding him. He couldn’t do nothing with Steve Francis
@rayw8363
@rayw8363 6 жыл бұрын
Steve was too immature is what it comes down to... Extremely talented, great playmaker, handles and a solid shooter though... He used to get so many technicals for no reason lol
@jakemiller270
@jakemiller270 6 жыл бұрын
I agree he loved what the basketball bought him, but never really loved basketball after he signed his big contract.
@cbenji07
@cbenji07 6 жыл бұрын
Ray W but Van Gundy dropped the ball by changing style too fast.
@amoore1505
@amoore1505 4 жыл бұрын
@Rico Wright Facts 💯
@synatra719
@synatra719 6 жыл бұрын
I watched Steve since he was in Maryland. He was always ahead of his time. He shouldn't be compared to Westbrook tho, more like D-Rose(2nd and 3rd yr[Yes MVP Rose]) with better rebound ability. His crossover was second to only Iverson in his era. He was the second most exciting player to watch only bested by Vince. If he would've went to Vancouver it would've really been Air Canada.
@tahirabdulshaheed3598
@tahirabdulshaheed3598 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp you clearly don't know basketball lmao Rose outplayed every pg he went up against that year and was the only one on the team who could create his own shot and run an offense. Boozer and Noah missed like 50 games combined and he still carried them
@oscargonzalez5710
@oscargonzalez5710 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp this nigga just said Westbrook ain’t a two legged dunker and makes team worse boi look at Steve Francis couldn’t even make playoffs for 4 years Westbrook has a mvp for a reason
@tahirabdulshaheed3598
@tahirabdulshaheed3598 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp you mean the Goran Dragic he dropped 30 on? The Goran Dragic he dunked? He outplayed everyone from Westbrook, Nash, Deron Williams, and Cp3. Shut the fuck up💀
@Shinobi6407
@Shinobi6407 6 жыл бұрын
Stevie Franchise! Growing up in Houston, he was my favorite player for a while. Dennis Smith Jr. reminds me of him.
@dlo4rmdago1693
@dlo4rmdago1693 6 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Hunt Dennis Smith is Ronnie Fields
@kentrixlawrence6344
@kentrixlawrence6344 4 жыл бұрын
Still one of my fave high flying guards in the NBA.. Still got steve francis NBA cards collection up until now..
@iliketocomment8144
@iliketocomment8144 5 жыл бұрын
He was one of my favorite players in my teenage years. I wish his career lasted way longer. It's to bad he had health issues. He was a BEAST.
@nicksanford7390
@nicksanford7390 2 жыл бұрын
Health issues? You mean drug issues? Maturity issues?
@iliketocomment8144
@iliketocomment8144 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicksanford7390 he had alcohol issues and personal loss. Mental health problems from it. I’m not judging him are you?
@bruceelee2227
@bruceelee2227 4 жыл бұрын
He's not the original westbrool, he's the original Steve Francis.
@talkingmoney4499
@talkingmoney4499 3 жыл бұрын
Westbrook is a way better player ...better career
@RuffRyder_43
@RuffRyder_43 6 жыл бұрын
How BAD was Kwame Brown actually?
@RuffRyder_43
@RuffRyder_43 6 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see if Andy agrees with you! :)
@AndyHoops
@AndyHoops 6 жыл бұрын
He's still a bust for a #1 pick, but at least he didn't flame out of the league like Bennett. I've read before that he was a great teammate too
@PTrey
@PTrey 6 жыл бұрын
Mark 2909 Don't have an official source on this, but a few calculations I've seen have the average NBA career between 4-6 years. There's a lot of guys that are out of the league quickly if they don't develop into productive players for their team; fans just never know most of them because they're on the bench. Kwame likely had more opportunities to develop than most due to a team investing their top pick to get him, but there's also plenty of first rounders and lottery picks that don't make it a decade in the NBA.
@williamblake7386
@williamblake7386 6 жыл бұрын
he is a BONA FIDE SCRUB
@nicholasarnold1204
@nicholasarnold1204 6 жыл бұрын
I heard he had really small hands and feet for his size and his coordination was off
@yannicko1923
@yannicko1923 4 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis was my favorite player in the early 2000s, he was such a great player individually that could score 50 points on anybody. But overall, Steve Francis was just a good player. He was a type of player that you will pay to go see, but he was not winning games. That was the problem.
@akaKRANNI
@akaKRANNI 4 жыл бұрын
Stevie Franchise used to be my favorite player...when he wanted to, he played like a cross between Allen Iverson & Vince Carter... WHEN he wanted to. If his skills would have been tailered to, holy cow at the highlights that could've happened.
@showbiz2k13
@showbiz2k13 6 жыл бұрын
Steve was in an era of using the big man, imagine him playing in this era where the pg as free reigns... It would've been like DRose in his prime
@TNMUSlC
@TNMUSlC 6 жыл бұрын
I started to watch basketball before the Jordan Era. Steve Francis was the reason why I fell in love with basketball. He was reckless but I love his heart for his aggression.
@RamenRobbie
@RamenRobbie 6 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Steve Francis stopped caring when he didn't make the all star team in 05. He thought to himself, "if they aren't gonna acknowledge my greatness, why should I even try ."
@AL-if7fe
@AL-if7fe 3 жыл бұрын
In this world you can be talented and get fame for a little while, and be forgotten. Nothing last forever.
@michaelrossLegit
@michaelrossLegit 6 жыл бұрын
that's why when Steven a Smith talked about the most athletic pgs wass only rose and Westbrook and I'm like what about Stevie franchise
@getitworkalot8096
@getitworkalot8096 6 жыл бұрын
Franchise, Baron Davis... They were incredible
@zatiger2830
@zatiger2830 6 жыл бұрын
Do a video about baron davis
@im2hastyle
@im2hastyle 4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching Franchise play since the UM days in college. Even back then he was SUPER explosive.
@malakiyahamari8448
@malakiyahamari8448 4 жыл бұрын
The best ball handler in his time. I'm a #1 Iverson fan, but truth is Steve's handles was SICK! He had many crossovers moves straight from the AND 1®️ players. And his dunking skills was fanatical. Man he was very entertaining.
@mikerossville1686
@mikerossville1686 6 жыл бұрын
In the early 2000s when the rockets were missing the playoffs, they would've been like a 4 or 5 seed in the east. Even back then the East was a JV league
@profot3
@profot3 6 жыл бұрын
He was Russell Westbrook with Kyrie Irving ball handling skills
@greenmeaniebandits
@greenmeaniebandits 6 жыл бұрын
Lebron James not even close. Kyrie might be the best dribbler of all time. Loved the franchise but he had a decent crossover and hesi but not many counters of the dribble
@housesports000
@housesports000 4 жыл бұрын
looks like a fucked up version of Westbrook
@greenmeaniebandits
@greenmeaniebandits 4 жыл бұрын
@Alfred Hicks nah bro, he had what I would consider common handle for any PG. He wasn't dribbling through traps or had a bunch for of counter moves. Imo him and AI had overrated ball handle. They had one or two go to moves. Dudes like Kyrie, kemba, Zeke, CP3 etc are players I consider with elite handle just to name few. Kenny Anderson, Jamal crawford etc have a way deeper bag of moves with the dribble. Not saying the franchise was trash he was solid overall but he damn sure wasn't Russell Westbrook with Kyrie ball handle.
@greenmeaniebandits
@greenmeaniebandits 4 жыл бұрын
@Alfred Hicks no he don't what? Have common handle for a PG? All the guys I named have better handle then Steve franchise. He had small hands which played a role but I could go to my local park n rec and grab dudes with better ball handle. Shit me included no b.s. not saying he wasn't special but I don't have him as a Russell Westbrook with Kyrie handle. B ditty was basically a better version of him lol
@maurquizekeywalker193
@maurquizekeywalker193 4 жыл бұрын
He was nothing close to Westbrook especially the athleticism... He was good though
@slimreaper_shr
@slimreaper_shr 6 жыл бұрын
0:38 I was thinking that same thing just before you said that. I also though of the Dennis Smith Jr comparison.
@chistability5405
@chistability5405 4 жыл бұрын
Stevie Franchise was a beast
@PradigyMusicman
@PradigyMusicman 5 жыл бұрын
He was one of my favorites! He lost his mind. He was also an old rookie
@ptown24
@ptown24 6 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis would easily been a top 10 pg if he didnt have all that baggage
@stephanielurry7907
@stephanielurry7907 6 жыл бұрын
I agree, that is the reason why my dad named me steve francis mamalayan
@369pendulum
@369pendulum 6 жыл бұрын
ptown24 he would’ve been a top 10 pg of all time? Maybe you should try actually watching basketball first
@bmagsalan
@bmagsalan 6 жыл бұрын
No way. He was Derrick Rose lite.
@JC-li8kk
@JC-li8kk 6 жыл бұрын
We need a top 10 list first before we start saying where he belongs. Francis had moments, but I think other point guards were more consistent. Even looking at raw talent alone in their prime he might not be top 10. Maybe top 20 which is still respectable. There’s so many different types of guards it’s hard to measure a good passer against a good scorer. Steve Nash might be the best overall passer/scorer combo. He’s like a 12 passer and 10 scorer. Curry is like a 12 scorer and 8 passer.
@369pendulum
@369pendulum 6 жыл бұрын
J C 1. Magic Johnson 2. Jason Kidd 3. Isaiah Thomas 4. Stephen Curry 5. Oscar Robertson 6. Chris Paul 7. John Stockton 8. Bob Cousy 9. Steve Nash 10. Derrick Rose
@joseldeleon3374
@joseldeleon3374 4 жыл бұрын
Fr fr. The franchise was my fave back in nba live 05 haha
@drugonzalez7908
@drugonzalez7908 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy to think a point guard only averaging shooting only 4 3’s a game . Now a days big men shoot 3-4 lol
@dontdoittoyoself6786
@dontdoittoyoself6786 6 жыл бұрын
Do a video on Earl Boykins and/or Terrell Brandon (maybe small guys in general). Also be nice to hear about top college players that didn't pan out like Ed O'bannon, Khalid El-Amim and Chris Porter.
@CommonSenseless1993
@CommonSenseless1993 6 жыл бұрын
The early 2000s had some of the most unique and iconic players to ever step on the court. While the stars during that era (Iverson, T-Mac, Vince, Francis, etc) were far from efficient, they made up for it with pure flash and entertainment. Good times. Glad I witnessed it back in middle school.
@getitworkalot8096
@getitworkalot8096 6 жыл бұрын
Paved the way for this era. Bridges the fundamentals of the 90’s & the athleticism of now. They were some great players. Teams weren’t as creative, A.I., Starbury, Franchise& Baron David wasn’t appreciated.
@nbabackcourtmedia
@nbabackcourtmedia 6 жыл бұрын
He was so fun to watch even though he was inefficient and didn't make good decisions on the court, like Westbrook
@bjalex9426
@bjalex9426 6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on the 2011 Chicago bulls and how that team really captured the heart of the city of Chicago and how it all fell apart after they lost to the heat and where all those key players are now
@taosanghiddenweapon5709
@taosanghiddenweapon5709 6 жыл бұрын
BJ Alex Ben Gordon was a monster, that 09 series with the Celtics is prob the greatest series I've watched
@tedmyers8005
@tedmyers8005 6 жыл бұрын
BJ Alex I’m pretty sure somebody already made a video on how the bulls kinda fell apart
@Srbenda126
@Srbenda126 6 жыл бұрын
This guy is so much fun to watch, almost no highlights on youtube though
@ellatgrasso2096
@ellatgrasso2096 6 жыл бұрын
Andy it would be amazing if you made a video about the 1988 NBA draft. Its absolutely teeming with underrated players no other NBA youtubers have really talked about. I think it would be a great topic for you to talk about. I love your channel
@santijapakdw1544
@santijapakdw1544 6 жыл бұрын
Do a video about Ginóbili please. Great video man, keep up the amazing work 👍🏻
@NBALegendZ
@NBALegendZ 6 жыл бұрын
Santi Japakdw Hey! Hope you’re doing great! I post great nba content! Can you subscribe to me and be active? It will mean alot! Thanks!!
@CSTLW
@CSTLW 6 жыл бұрын
Do a video on harold miner. Aka the “baby jordan”
@Eherocapt
@Eherocapt 6 жыл бұрын
TheWwecrazyfans why He was called Baby jordan
@Chasingdreams008
@Chasingdreams008 6 жыл бұрын
Maximilian Aumann Check out my channel? God bless kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWPOaGyJn753fKM
@Srbenda126
@Srbenda126 6 жыл бұрын
Derek Deford Piss off
@loganhiltibidal799
@loganhiltibidal799 6 жыл бұрын
Shawn Kemp Legitimately not even close. Please stop spreading bullshit
@89an09n
@89an09n 6 жыл бұрын
Maximilian Aumann because people thought he would be the next jordan
@Teddy6ixbeltz
@Teddy6ixbeltz 6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on Allan Houston?
@yusun5722
@yusun5722 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. He is my childhood idle when I started to play basketball.
@AirRusher1992
@AirRusher1992 2 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis would've had a longer career if it wasn't for his injuries and other offcourt issues. He was such an explosive athlete and has the physical tools to suceed.
@amintchocookie
@amintchocookie 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, would you be doing an episode about Yao Ming’s NBA career?
@TrinidadJamesWoods
@TrinidadJamesWoods 4 жыл бұрын
Nice breakdown my dude. Francis was a straight animal in his prime.
@vemartinez4152
@vemartinez4152 4 жыл бұрын
I think he deserves to be in the HOF honestly. One of the best undersized guards to come out the league!
@jamaljohnson6028
@jamaljohnson6028 4 жыл бұрын
He was a part of a special era
@AllthingsElite
@AllthingsElite 4 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis always been one of my favorite dunkers
@ckbutler03
@ckbutler03 6 жыл бұрын
Who you got? A. Stephon Marbury B. Steve Francis C. Kevin Johnson D. Monte Ellis
@ACD1994
@ACD1994 Жыл бұрын
Kevin Johnson, Marbury, Francis and then Ellis...Monte had more of a longetivity than Steve Francis though.
@viktorianas
@viktorianas 6 жыл бұрын
In NBA Live games on SEGA i liked to play with Francis!
@SychoMedia
@SychoMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis and Baron Davis revolutionized the PG position. At first point guards were expected to facilitated with guys like Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and John Stockton being the top PGs. Chris Paul is the last of the true PG mold. Franchise opened the door for Lillard, D Rose, Westbrook etc.
@deantedeloach1125
@deantedeloach1125 6 жыл бұрын
Somebody who understands bro thank you my brother kuz these boiz goofy
@deantedeloach1125
@deantedeloach1125 6 жыл бұрын
Except that last part.....baron davis is hands down the prototype pg for the pgs we see today
@jamesv3309
@jamesv3309 6 жыл бұрын
I was reading SLAM and they said he was the best point guard in the NBA from 2002-2004. It's crazy how three years could pass by. Anhyways, good video Andy!
@ssjlexus
@ssjlexus 6 жыл бұрын
Do how good was arvydas sabonis
@russellwestbrick632
@russellwestbrick632 6 жыл бұрын
Redshadow 19 sabonis is so underated
@adamstime
@adamstime 6 жыл бұрын
Heard there was nobody that would’ve stopped him in his prime. Too bad they never let him play In the nba until he was injured and hurt.
@beriltajle2170
@beriltajle2170 5 жыл бұрын
@@adamstime only kreso cosic..
@JDaWg527
@JDaWg527 4 жыл бұрын
I watched him put up a triple double on my Celtics in 2002. After the game Francis and Mobley gave my brother and I hi fives. That was awesome being 10 years old!!
@NxFxKW
@NxFxKW 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy If you get the chance I’d love to see a video on Yao Ming... imo he gets a bad wrap and a lot of people say he doesn’t deserve to be in the HOF. But I think his overall contributions to basketball as a whole not just the NBA make him a legend. Not to mention when he was healthy he was a great player that could beat you in the post or shoot right over you. I’d be interested to see how he would have done in today’s NBA because I feel like he would have tried to develop a 3 point shot which he probably could have done and been unstoppable.
@dr.denggerous8314
@dr.denggerous8314 5 жыл бұрын
Good enough to play for Vancouver!
@makis7383
@makis7383 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Andy!!! Please do a video on prime Grant Hill
@papakimchitv674
@papakimchitv674 4 жыл бұрын
He actually came back to Houston before retiring. It was sad actually. He was really good. He has the tools. I have to agree he would've been great in today's game. The free reign point guards receive today would benefit him greatly.
@bosshogg3035
@bosshogg3035 6 жыл бұрын
How good was Shawn Marion before the head injury? Nice video!
@joshuanavarro5598
@joshuanavarro5598 6 жыл бұрын
He is one of my most fav players in the NBA.
@paulguyette1392
@paulguyette1392 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy . My favorite player of all time. It's a real shame what's happened to him over the years but I'm just glad you brought attention to what could have been . Much love my brother
@countrylife04
@countrylife04 6 жыл бұрын
he's an exciting player to watch for sure 💪
@NBALegendZ
@NBALegendZ 6 жыл бұрын
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@elithemann6129
@elithemann6129 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Steve Francis & Monta Ellis play really got me into watching basketball. The lowkey players that were really good that no 1 really talks about
@richardx4456
@richardx4456 6 жыл бұрын
How GOOD Was NBA food Actually?
@watchnofacee
@watchnofacee 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this Vid. Mt favorite players were Tmac, Iverson, Stevie, VC & Baron. I pattern my game after those 5.
@MrTonyJ
@MrTonyJ 6 жыл бұрын
Andy you are amazing!
@ricardithomas2199
@ricardithomas2199 6 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work andy
@NBALegendZ
@NBALegendZ 6 жыл бұрын
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@philsonslament9955
@philsonslament9955 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite players. And the Steve Francis Wink Dmx shoes were one of my favorite shoes along with the Answer IVs in black and white, of course the BB4s, and honestly the Adidas Kobe 2 in white and black.
@RIFICA777
@RIFICA777 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. Love the Rockets and he used to be my favorite
@blackknacho3341
@blackknacho3341 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always! U should do one on Baron Davis.
@TS-kk9ei
@TS-kk9ei 6 жыл бұрын
I love those type of videos can you do a Joe dumars one next?
@themoshigh
@themoshigh 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. Always wondered about possible reasons his play declined. Thought it was only injuries but the Headaches and lost of hearing seem liked it took a tole on him. One of my favorite players growing up. Hope all is well Steve. Keep your head up 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾.
@asylum1166
@asylum1166 6 жыл бұрын
This was pretty much spot on! I feel he was to lazy to really become great mostly because the money was so good he couldn’t handle it.... he was around the wrong people......
@benjaminbanks5801
@benjaminbanks5801 4 жыл бұрын
I still pick him on 2k till this day
@ChrisJProductionz
@ChrisJProductionz 6 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury, and Allen Iverson were MUST SEE TV BACK IN THE LATE 90’s early 00’s
@simonjohnson514
@simonjohnson514 3 жыл бұрын
He was a beast. He played till he was 30 which is damn good especially when he was always a starter.
@FobbyTox
@FobbyTox 6 жыл бұрын
Gawd, I really love these “how good was [insert name]” vids!
@tedmyers8005
@tedmyers8005 5 жыл бұрын
Another thing that played a huge role in his decline that I don’t see/hear mentioned enough is definitely his wear and tear. From the 99-00 season (his rookie year) to the 05-06 season, he averaged a whopping 38.7 minutes per game. To put it into perspective, Bradley Beal led the league in minutes per game last season with 36.9 MPG, and Francis averaged more than that over his ENTIRE CAREER (37.6 MPG).
@abelvalle6188
@abelvalle6188 11 ай бұрын
I remember watching him and the dream as a kid. Favorite players.
@zeroturn7091
@zeroturn7091 Жыл бұрын
Crazy to believe that Francis played nearly no organized ball until JUCO, what a talent.
@andrefaelnar
@andrefaelnar 6 жыл бұрын
There was another fact that the reason for his unhappiness was when they traded his good friend cuttino mobley to the sacramento kings, he became upset. And his unhappiness led the magic to crash and miss the playoffs. If his mind was on the right place, he would have been one of the best players who were so fun to watch. Too bad due to some issues on and off the court along with nagging injuries surely ruined his career.
@keytheman1
@keytheman1 2 жыл бұрын
He’s a legend 💪🏾
@hermanbooger5431
@hermanbooger5431 6 жыл бұрын
Franchise workin for UPS now getting the triple double😂😂😂😂
@MRIDDLE72
@MRIDDLE72 6 жыл бұрын
Herman Booger what have you earned in life?
@paulcallaway820
@paulcallaway820 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that's the video of Steve Francis donating 100,000 in charity to the Red cross foundation. Don't believe me, then google it, don't be so quick to judge. Just like the other commemt, what habe you dome with your life?
@paulcallaway820
@paulcallaway820 6 жыл бұрын
username I wouldn't say he's too Lazy but obviously Stevie ain't bankrupt and if you don't have 100,000 to donate to your community to help the wounded for natural disaster(bet you don't even have 25,000) then i suggest quit talking shit. Why don't you show us how productive you are? What have you done for your city/community?
@paulcallaway820
@paulcallaway820 6 жыл бұрын
username thats cool man, you still talk trash behind a computer screen, how old are you? I mean if you knew anything by now no ones perfect. Ironically i get the same response like "oh it was joke" or "just talking trash" is the best anyone can come up with when they get put in their place. Nowadays anyones so easy to hate and talk shit, like there's not enough of that going around
@shulrhakyah8734
@shulrhakyah8734 6 жыл бұрын
Herman Booger A hater aint shit
@jalenad11
@jalenad11 6 жыл бұрын
I miss Steve The Franchise on NBA Live! Used to load him, Ray Allen, and KG on the same squad and destroy. Little did I know Steve would be out of the league, then Ray and KG would team up in real life.
@carlwallace1129
@carlwallace1129 2 жыл бұрын
Steve' Franchise' was a athletic combo type of point guard that was ball dominate whom made the double crossover dribble move look so fluid and had a lethal hezi in his prime. He just had alot off the court issues that derailed him from maintaining top tier status.
@KWCline91
@KWCline91 6 жыл бұрын
When I think of Steve Francis aside from the talent he brought, two things come to mind. 1) Vancouver made the mistake of drafting Francis. Not because he told them not to. But rather it was that the Grizzlies really had nowhere to out him after drafting Bibby, which he said in the video. If you had gotten someone else, then it could've worked out. But by picking Francis, you have two players that pose as dual-threat guards even though Francis was more athletic. 2) The trade to Houston was great. But the unfortunate thing about the trade was the timing. Things weren't gelling with Pippen and Barkley, who was also retired and Hakeem was near the end of his career. Had all that been done earlier like in 1996 or 1997, he would've complimented the Rockets to greater heights and they could've reached another NBA Finals in the 1990's. But in the end, the old players went out and then came new talent that was good, but never elite like the Lakers.
@elithemann6129
@elithemann6129 6 жыл бұрын
This used to b my favorite player in the NBA
@genericallyaccepted
@genericallyaccepted 6 жыл бұрын
The only thing I remember about his Orlando days is that he pushed Bryant after Bryant dunked on Howard in Howard's rookie year.
@tomsocala3158
@tomsocala3158 5 жыл бұрын
Great Player, loved watching him play, his playing style, everything.
@xavienx.136
@xavienx.136 4 жыл бұрын
Steve Francis was my guy growing up..one of the sickest crossover games in history of basketball...met him few times..the drugs got to my guy...be tough my brutha...
@deekay7594
@deekay7594 6 жыл бұрын
Age of 30????!!!! Retired.. Goes to show u have to hav a strong mental edge.. One of the best handles in the game.
@Antonio25668
@Antonio25668 6 жыл бұрын
He was very exciting to watch.
@NBALegendZ
@NBALegendZ 6 жыл бұрын
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@Antonio25668
@Antonio25668 6 жыл бұрын
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@Antonio25668
@Antonio25668 6 жыл бұрын
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@noshowjoe6596
@noshowjoe6596 4 жыл бұрын
Damn. That mugshot of Steve was down right depressing. I hope he can pull his shit together and get involved with basketball in some form or another
@Cbart23
@Cbart23 4 жыл бұрын
Stevie Franchise signed my program at the Boston Fleet Center. Great Memory.
@workoutfanatic7873
@workoutfanatic7873 5 жыл бұрын
SF was the T-800 of guards, Westbrook being the T-1000. I grew up in College Station in 97-99, before Yao and TMac there was Francis. He was nice enough to sign an autograph rookie card of mine after a blowout loss to the T-Wolves (I remember KG with his giant hand up on the bus glass lol). Also got a nice pregame auto by Bryce Drew
@jeffreywhitlock4882
@jeffreywhitlock4882 4 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed watching him. He could cross up a defender and finish at the rim with a dunk, a rarity among point guards.
@robvela35
@robvela35 5 жыл бұрын
Francis was my favorite player growing up. I felt he could have been great. Always close to a triple double. Francis and Mobley was a hell of a combination.
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