National Basketball Association point guard Steve Francis plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.
He previously played for the Houston Rockets before he was traded to the Grizzlies on December 24, 2008.ESPN.com: Francis Traded to Grizzlies Francis was drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft.
College Career
Francis attended the University of Maryland and played for the Maryland Terrapins. During his junior year he averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.8 steals per game.NBA: Steve Francis
Timeline
- 1999: Drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies
- 2000: Schick NBA Co-Rookie of the Year
- 2002: NBA All-Star
- 2003: NBA All-Star
- 2004: NBA All-Star, traded to the Orlando Magic
- 2006: Traded to the New York Knicks
- 2007: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
- 2007: Signs with Houston Rockets
- 2008: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Personal Life
Francis has a little sister Tiffany and two older brothers Jeff Jr. and Terry. He is married to Shelby Francis. They have a daughter and a son, Shailyn and Steven Francis II.NBA: Steve Francis
Steve Francis Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Memphis Grizzlies
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 200
- Rookie Year: 1999
Steve Francis Timeline
February 21, 1977: Born in Takoma Park, Maryland
1999: Drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies
2000: Schick NBA Co-Rookie of the Year
2002: NBA All-Star
2003: NBA All-Star
2004: NBA All-Star, traded to the Orlando Magic
2006: Traded to the New York Knicks
2007: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
2007: Signs with Houston Rockets
2008: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
References
Fast Facts
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Born
February 21, 1977
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Birthplace
Takoma Park, Maryland
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Full name
Steve De'Shawn Francis
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Height
6'3"
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Weight
195 lbs
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Position
Point guard
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College
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Fact:
Three-Time NBA All-Star
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Fact:
Signed with Houston Rockets in 2007
