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Any Chance Mobes and Francis will be in All Star Game?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaneB, Nov 17, 2000.

  1. DaneB

    DaneB Member

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    Considering that Mobley is doing very well this year and could possibly averaging 20 ppg by the time the all star game comes around think he will make it? We already know that Francis will be there because he is the most popular player we have and the best young point guard in the league.
     
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    IMHO, Francis has an outside chance, and Cuttino has very little chance at all...

    There are so many good guards in the West: Kobe, Brandon, Kidd, Steve Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Penny, Francis and Mobley.

    Francis is easily marketable, but it's going to be a HUGE stretch to put him in before Kidd & Payton. So his only shot is to be a backup. I can't see Mobley fitting in at all...a lot of the league still doesn't really pay THAT MUCH attention to the guy...but in a few years, I think people will realize the talent he has.

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    #2 slcrocket, Nov 17, 2000
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    even if kidd and payton are better at this point than francis the PEOPLE vote for the teams and the people like excitement which is why its highly likely that francis could get voted in as a starter. No offense but i dont watch all star games to see jason kidd throw a nice little assist. Kobe got voted as a starter in his 2nd year and he didnt even start!

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  4. DaneB

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    I agree, Kidd is a much smarter player than Francis at this point in his career. But, Francis is much funner to watch because of his hops. Considering that Vince is probably the most popular player right now and if we turn this team around by the all star break and be a challenger in the west, Francis will get his glory and will play the guard role alongside Payton.
     
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    How well is Steve Smith playing ? He certainly is unheralded, but how important is he to Portland's success. I think Steve makes the team. I wouldn't bet on Cuttino.

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    Francis is so popular that he will have a great chance on becoming an All Star.
     
    #6 Lil Francis, Nov 17, 2000
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    Stevie's popular, but not enough to beat out Payton or Kidd in the voting. Meaning the only way Francis is going to get on is if the coaches pick him over Stockton, which doesn't seem too likely.

    He'll have his time...er...times

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    #7 Prempeh, Nov 17, 2000
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