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Fox26: Francis only wants to play in Orlando if Shaq signs

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by coma, Jun 21, 2004.

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  1. Kilgore Trout

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    Thanks Jeff. Now there is on less thing to be concerned about holding the deal up. :)
     
    #21 Kilgore Trout, Jun 21, 2004
  2. Dr of Dunk

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    Well damn, how are we gonna cuss him out now? Jeff rained on the Steve hatin' parade.
     
    #22 Dr of Dunk, Jun 21, 2004
  3. SamFisher

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    5$ says somebody posts "Francis is a whiny beatch who is f-ng this up" in this thread still....
     
    #23 SamFisher, Jun 21, 2004
  4. Rockets2K

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    even after I provided the video to the entire sports segment from Berman so they can hear it for themselves.
     
    #24 Rockets2K, Jun 21, 2004
  5. coma

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    As emotional as Francis is, he was very calm during the interview and did not portray any bitterness or bad intentions of creating a big stink. However, I think by publicly airing his feelings, and lack of desire to play for Orlando, it does NOT help the Rockets.

    So if Francis hopes Orlando will trade him to a team of his choice, what team would want him after his 2nd hissy fit over what team he plays for? I'm sure after trading T-Mac to somwhere he wants to go, Orlando would think twice about having to deal with that all over again. So what's the going rate for a 6'3 PG who can't distribute the ball and is prone to turnovers? What else can Magic package with Francis for a potential deal?
     
    #25 coma, Jun 21, 2004
  6. Kilgore Trout

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    Yep, the tread title will still draw out some knee-jerk replies.
     
    #26 Kilgore Trout, Jun 21, 2004
  7. pariah

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    I hope you're 6'8" and 260 calling men that could probably rip your arms from their sockets "whiney little b****es". If you are 6'8" and 260, I'll just Pay Pal you rather than apologize.

    No offense, I'm just saying.
     
    #27 pariah, Jun 21, 2004
  8. coma

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    R2K, I knew you would have that clip. You the man.
     
    #28 coma, Jun 21, 2004
  9. JoeBarelyCares

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    I can't blame Francis. I'd be disappointed, too. I actually respect him more now. You would think he would come out and dump on Van Gundy, etc., but it looks like he genuinely wants to stay.
     
    #29 JoeBarelyCares, Jun 21, 2004
  10. J-Baller

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    ESPN said that Francis doesn't like the idea of playing in Orlando, but if he has to play there he will do his job
     
    #30 J-Baller, Jun 21, 2004
  11. SaFe

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    R2K, thanks a lot man.. your great. :)
     
    #31 SaFe, Jun 21, 2004
  12. pippendagimp

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    Ah how the loyal steve lovers will sorely miss the dribbled out 24sec clocks, the 3 on 1 but no pass fastbreaks, the get the hell out of the lane Yao waiveoffs, the I'm a one-on-one against the world drives, the let's get the opposing team's point guard his season high defensive strategy, and the dribble off my foot out of bounds turnovers. But most of all, the Steve Francis in third person interviews. I tell you Glen Miller, those were days...
     
    #32 pippendagimp, Jun 21, 2004
  13. coma

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    Here's some comments from Steve re: the possibility of him being traded.

    cnnsi.com
     
    #33 coma, Jun 21, 2004
  14. SamFisher

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    Actually, it may in fact be worth it because people like you will cease your incessant, monotonous, jackass comments about him like you exhibited here. We will have peace and harmony and no more endless b****ing devoid of factual content yet rife with emotion -- until the first time McGrady doesn't pass to Yao.
     
    #34 SamFisher, Jun 21, 2004
  15. ima_drummer2k

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    So what did Berman mean when he said "the expansion draft may affect this trade"?
     
    #35 ima_drummer2k, Jun 21, 2004
  16. KaiSeR SoZe

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    haha thats so true, then MOFs will be born
     
    #36 KaiSeR SoZe, Jun 21, 2004
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    meaning one of the players involved is unprotected and we are waiting to see if he will be available.
     
    #37 Rockets2K, Jun 21, 2004
  18. coma

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    If the Bobcats take Juwan Howard, then the deal may have to be tweaked. Like Jeff mentioned in another thread, there's no way the Rockets DON'T have a plan B.
     
    #38 coma, Jun 21, 2004
  19. KaiSeR SoZe

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    if the Bobcats pick up Howard
     
    #39 KaiSeR SoZe, Jun 21, 2004
  20. Batman Jones

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    What a bunch of ingrates. You don't have to like Steve's game, but he wanted to come here, he wanted to stay here and he gave everything he had every single night. Even if you wanted him traded (or even waived) for his turnovers or iso's or whatever else, you gotta appreciate those things about him. If he doesn't want to play in Orlando he's got every right to say so. T-Mac did. And if he didn't say it publicly you can be sure he would have told them privately anyway. Steve has all my respect and all my best wishes. I'll be following his career with the same affection I give to Sam Cassell's.
     
    #40 Batman Jones, Jun 21, 2004
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