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[chron] Steve Francis ...finally ready to compete at practice for court time

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He has no doubts he’ll play
Rockets guard Steve Francis has been rehabbing all season, and he’s finally ready to compete at practice for court time

By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Nov. 27, 2008

...Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Francis remains in the Rockets’ plans, but he added the chances of him breaking into the rotation are not good unless starting point guard Rafer Alston or backup Aaron Brooks miss games.

But Francis’ absence has been conspicuous, especially when the Rockets travel, leaving Francis behind and making him appear further from his comeback.

Morey said there was more Francis could do to rehabilitate in Houston and that when he began to make improvements, the team did not want to disrupt his progress.

...“I want to go on the road,” Francis said. “Like last trip, I didn’t go to Washington (his hometown) and that killed me not to go on that trip.

“In practice, that’s the only way I’m going to get a chance to play.”

Asked if he was ready to compete for playing time, Francis said the knee might be but his game is not. He said his timing is off and he is trying to learn the offense.

“I want to get to that point,” Francis said. “It’s hard for me to say when I’ll get in or anything like that. The toughest thing is when the fans do that chanting. If they do that chanting … again I’m going to cry.”

Whether they ever do again sing “We want Steve,” Francis is certain they will get their wish.
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#1 worzel gummidge, Nov 28, 2008

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ooooh boy, Francis Fanatics getting their Thanksgiving blessing

#2 Shroopy2, Nov 28, 2008
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If it's anything like last time he will get injured shortly after breaking the rotation and having one good game. Let's hope it's not like last time.

#3 cuddie, Nov 28, 2008
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At least he says he is completely healed and now it's just a matter of getting his timing back. That means if he's eliminating the injury avenue of excuses from his repertoire. Unless he backtracks, which is still a real possibility. Until then, he's got a leg up on T-Mac. Literally.

#4 Spacemoth, Nov 28, 2008
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We Want Steve.

#5 doublebogey, Nov 28, 2008
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What IF. And this is a long shot. What IF Francis comes back strong,and really is the missing piece to the Rockets playing well??

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wow great find worzel. Feigen posting an article thanksgiving; must be a gift for steve fans. Man this just made that thankgiving turkey so much sweeter. U can never have enough weapons and a former allstar and houston icon should really get things going

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I don't know how much Steve could help the team after he comes back.
Still I want him to be back ASAP.

#8 steven_orgy, Nov 28, 2008
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WE WANT STEVE!!!!!!!!! To the haters that said "Steve's done." Suck it !

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how great would it be if Steve plays the game before christmas? That would be awesome.

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dkoune said:

What IF. And this is a long shot. What IF Francis comes back strong,and really is the missing piece to the Rockets playing well??
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Or to start smaller if he attends the Rockets next practice...

#11 worzel gummidge, Nov 28, 2008
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Man, I can't wait to see a healthy SF3 on this team. Either way, he's a veteran with a ton of fire and talent whether you like him or not.

Yao
Tmac
RonRon
Batt-man
Scola
Rafer
Brooks
Landry
Chuck-waggon
StevieFranchise
BrentBarry

That's deep enough..and now we're getting near healthy.

#12 Elie#17, Nov 28, 2008
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I don't know what the "real" reason is the Rockets are not pushing Steve back, but we could really use him if he is 100% and with T-MAC down. Plus Steve at 100% > than Rafer at 100%.

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steve francis will put fans in their seats

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Elie#17 said:

Man, I can't wait to see a healthy SF3 on this team. Either way, he's a veteran with a ton of fire and talent whether you like him or not.

Yao
Tmac
RonRon
Batt-man
Scola
Rafer
Brooks
Landry
Chuck-waggon
StevieFranchise
BrentBarry

That's deep enough..and now we're getting near healthy.
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Wasn't deep enough for the Pacers unfortunately.

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this made my day literally

i know for a fact, I'll be wearing my Francis jersey once again

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if steve can play on an nba level hes good enough for a backup. he can score, pass, rebound, and his defense is decent, for a backup hes got a lot in his arsenal, and if he can get back to an nba level he can make the team a lot better, specially if he can take over the pg spot.

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I'll only see it to believe it when it comes to him contributing heavily for the Rockets this season. Right now, I'm not counting on anything from him.

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I really hope to see Francis on court. In the recent few games, Rafer just don't have it. Probably age has caught up him.

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He will have a really hard time to crack the rotation , AB is playing great and I don't think he will run the offense nearly as good as Alston , he might take Barry's minutes if he shows he is capable.

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