Steve Francis
Steve Francis
Steven D'Shawn Francisis an American former professional basketball player. He was selected with the second overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, and played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association, and the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He was known for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks...
basket closer coming covering four guys three
The play was actually called for me coming closer to the basket but they had three or four guys covering it.
advantage fourth guys hands open takes
The ball's pretty much in his hands in the fourth quarter. And he takes advantage of the opportunities -- getting guys open or even getting his own shot.
everybody game games hungry streak win
This should have been a game where everybody was hungry to win. It was at home. We had a streak going. Not just for the streak, but for us -- to show that we've matured, that we should be able to win games that we should win.
giving respect time
Every time I get the ball, I get double-teamed. I respect the defense. I'm giving it up.
besides feels mother passing three top
Besides my mother passing away when I was 18, this is in the top three (worst times of his life,). It's like a funeral, that's what it feels like.
effort finish great helped hitting job late rose run stepping team tonight total win
Tonight we were just able to finish things off late in the game. They made their run and I thought we responded well. Malik Rose did a great job stepping up and hitting big shots. I thought it was a total team effort that helped us win the game.
brother coming extra far help older though winning
Of course, he's had a lot of things that haven't went his way as far as the season, as far as him coming back to New York. They're not really winning as many games, but I can be a big brother to him even though he's a day older than me. I can be a big brother and help him get those extra victories.
basketball send study
I study basketball a lot, so things like that are significant to me. I'll keep that ball, send it to my house.
ear step
I think he has the ear of everybody. If we all can step up the way he's doing now, I think we'll be good.
boo city people wrong
People just want something to boo about. I did nothing wrong to the city at all.
basketball career help last might money people players points realize selfish stuck until worry
I think a lot of the players don't realize that you only have one basketball career and it doesn't last as long as you think. The money might be there, but actually being out there on the court, that (stuff) doesn't last. And until people realize that and realize that you have to help each other and not be so selfish and worry about how many points you score, we're going to be stuck in the same position, same place.
guy team total
It is not just one guy that can (turn things around). It has to be a total team effort.
guys loaded missed three tried
That was the play we called; I just missed the shot. It was a play we tried to get going to the basket, but they had like two or three guys loaded up over there and all the guys were covered, so I put it up.
beyond coming knowing looking minutes time
That's way beyond my control. But looking at the whole time I've been here it's been up and down, not knowing where the minutes were coming from.