Has anyone else noticed that both Marbury and Iverson are starting to behave like mature adults and good team players and their teams are benefiting from this? I believe both are in their 4th year, what I wonder is that perhaps we are expecting too much of Francis too fast. Perhaps he will not truly live up to his talent until around the 4th year. He shows flashes of brilliance, but then makes a boneheaded play at the worst time. I guess experience is what is needed for Francis to feel comfortable in his teamates and his decision making process. 4 years, huh? Seems like an awful long time..It only took Kobe 3. DaDakota ------------------ If Mankind evolved from Monkeys and Apes, then why are there still Monkeys and apes?
Oh great, thats when his contract is up. ------------------ In order to be a success in life, you need 2 things: 1. Don't tell everything you know.
Francis doesn't have as far to go as those other two. Francis was never the ball-hogging "I" player either of them were. When's the last time you ever heard any coach tell Iverson or Marbury they need to shoot more like Rudy tells Steve? ------------------ -------------- Did you know? Derrick Chievous sucked. It's true. -- from the ClutchCity.net "Did You Know" sidebar
Kobe Bryant isn't the man on his team, so he shouldn't be compared to the other 3. It's a lot easier when you're just a sidekick. ------------------ "It's a great idea. A girl's name for a guy and lots of theatrics. I wish I'd thought of that." --Alice Cooper discussing Marilyn Manson
In his second season, Marbury was not a ballhog. That didn't happen until he was traded to New Jersey. ------------------
I sense the development of Francis will follow more along the lines of Iverson than Marbury. ------------------ Go Rockets and Comets! Stay in Houston!
It's only been 9 games. Give Iverson time and he'll revert back to his ball-hogging self. Marbury is just playing incredible so far this year. But that will probably change as well. Francis has not been spectacular this year, but he has been solid. Give Francis a little more time. 10 games into his sophmore season - he'll make a run at the MVP soon enough. ------------------ There are 3 kinds of lies: lies, lies, and heypeeisms. -DrofDunkingDonuts
they are actually in their 5th year so it does take a while. Steve at this point has a more complete game than either of them did. marbury is a monster though. ------------------ www.truebballfansite.homestead.com
