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A question about Steve Francis.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Franchise3, May 11, 2000.

  1. Franchise3

    Franchise3 Member

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    Does anyone know what WINK means for sure? I think some guy said it was his nickname from Maryland, but I watched every Maryland game and they never mentioned it.

    P.S. What was Willoughby's first name? I can't believe I have forgotten it!!!

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    Steve said the players at Maryland gave him the nickname Wink because of his speed. When you wink he's already past you and scored.

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    Bullard gave the whole team nicknames like that, maybe Francis already had the nickname Wink, but I know that some of the other nicknames are:

    Drew: Think
    Shandon: Kink
    Cato: Ink
    Bullard: Link
    Gray: Drink

    Those are all the ones I can think of but I think there were others.

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    You talking about Bill Willoughby, the first "straight from high school to the pros" failure??

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  5. Franchise3

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    Yeah, Bill Willoughby. For some reason I couldn't stop thinking Dedric Willoughby.

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    WINK stands for his reebok shoes name
    they are called the "reebok wink"


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    A-Train,

    Seems like there was another HS player that also flamed out fast in addition to "Willow".

    Do you remember when he timed it right and blocked KAJ's skyhook?

    Mango

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