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Steve Francis Biography

Steve Francis is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 21, 1977 in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States. 3-time All-Star point guard known for his scoring and playmaking. He played in the NBA from 1999 to 2008 and was the league’s Rookie of the Year in 2000 as a member of the Houston Rockets.

He was the runner-up to flashy dunker Vince Carter in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest.

Francis was born and raised in Takoma Park, Maryland. He was nicknamed “Wink” as a child. After his mother (Brenda) died of cancer in 1995, his grandmother became a parent figure to him. He stopped playing basketball after his mother died. His father served 20 years in federal prison for bank robbery. Francis later described his stepfather, a garbage collector, as his best friend. As a youth, Francis received food stamps and lived in an apartment with 18 people.

Francis attended San Jacinto College in 1996–97, and the Allegany College of Maryland in 1997–98. Francis became the first player to take two unbeaten teams into the National Junior College Tournament. In a game for Allegany, Francis recorded a quadruple double against Shawn Marion and Vincennes University.

He married Shelby Francis in 2006.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Francis got his wish, being traded before the 1999–2000 season began to the Houston Rockets in a three-team, 11-player deal that brought Michael Dickerson, Othella Harrington, Antoine Carr and Brent Price, plus first- and second-round picks to the Grizzlies. It was the largest trade in NBA history at that time.

Steve Francis Net Worth

Steve Francis is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Francis's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played basketball at Montgomery Blair High School.

He was second team All-American in 1999 at the University of Maryland.

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 the NBA Rookie of the Year 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.

Francis was selected second in the 1999 NBA draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He publicly announced that he did not want to play for the Grizzlies, citing the distance from his Maryland home, taxes, endorsements, and God’s will. Heavily criticized for his antics, especially in Vancouver, he relented and briefly considered joining the Grizzlies before contentious negotiations and an incident at Vancouver International Airport convinced Francis that he needed to go elsewhere.

Though Francis shared Rookie of the Year honors with Elton Brand and finished as runner-up to Vince Carter in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, the Rockets finished the season with a 34–48 record.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Francis transferred to Maryland in 1998 for his junior season. The addition of Francis helped propel the Terrapins to a #5 preseason ranking. Francis made an instant impact as Maryland’s starting shooting guard, scoring 17 points in the season opener against Western Carolina. Francis and the Terps gained national attention with impressive showings in the Puerto Rico Shootout and a 62–60 win over #5 Stanford in the BB&T Classic. The Terps climbed to a #2 national ranking by early December.

On February 17, 2002, Francis’s #23 jersey was honored by Maryland in a ceremony preceding the game against the #1 ranked Duke Blue Devils. Francis sat on the team’s bench during the game and cheered as the Terrapins upset the Blue Devils 87–73. On election day 2008, Francis supported presidential candidate Barack Obama by wearing a red velvet sports jacket with “Barack Obama” spelled on the back in sequins. Francis said he had followed the presidential race closely. “It’s important that there is an African-American candidate running”, Francis said. “I never thought I’d see the day that would happen. Right now, we’re at a pivotal point. It’s a great feeling for me.”

Who is Steve Francis Dating?

According to our records, Steve Francis married to Shelby Francis (m. 2006–2016). As of December 1, 2023, Steve Francis’s is not dating anyone.

On September 27, 2001, a tornado struck the University of Maryland, College Park campus, killing two students and displacing 700 more from their dormitory. Francis, who was on campus at the time, arranged to sponsor a dinner for the displaced students before he flew back to Houston for his third season with the Rockets. He said, “I remember all of the people here supporting me while I was a Maryland student, and this is just a small way that I can give back to those who have helped me.”

Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steve Francis celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich stepped down in 2003, and the team selected ex-New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy as his successor. Van Gundy’s coaching style did not fit Francis’s style of play. Even though Francis made the All-Star game for a third straight year his stats declined in 2003–04, dropping from 21.0 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 6.2 APG to 16.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 6.2 APG. The Rockets, however, made the playoffs for the first time since 1999, which would be Francis’s only postseason experience. Despite his averaging 19.2 ppg, 8.4 rpg, and 7.6 apg, the Rockets lost to the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

What happen to Steve Francis?

He was traded to Orlando in 2004 and had a maiden season with the Magic. Since then, Francis was never the same player. His game declined and he eventually faded into the shadows. Reflecting on his cut-short illustrious NBA career, Francis confessed that alcohol was the culprit of his downfall.

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Why was Steve Francis not allowed to play in high school?

Francis began working for drug dealers at ten years old and began selling crack cocaine on the street as a teenager during the American crack epidemic. He attended six high schools and played in a total of two high school basketball games. He dropped out of school at 18 years old after his mother died.

How much did Steve Francis make in the NBA?

Steve Francis earned over $100 million in the NBA According to Basketball-Reference, Francis earned over $103 million in the NBA. The majority of those earnings came from a six-year, $84 million contract that he signed with the Rockets in 2003.

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