I have been playing basketball at Fonde' for the past 2 months and talking to some of guys who play overseas and are tight with Francis, Nick (the smiling baby owl) Van Exel, and Cat. The word out is that Francis would like a trade to an eastcoast team (preferrably the Washington Wizards, who have nothing to offering except the first pick). The also mentioned how Francis stop have the headaches onced he signed his extension. In addition, Francis does not like being 2nd fiddle to Yao. As a result, I would gladly give up Francis (Marbury the 2nd), Cat (turnover waiting to happen), Moochie (the smiling baby pimp), Terrence (I'm on the team because of Steve) and Cato (the bank robber) to Minnesota for Garnett and Troy Hudson Francis agent strongly suggested that he sign the long term deal with Houston to secure his future financially and alleviate any potential Memphis Grizzly type static. Also, from a guy in camp with the Rockets, Tierre Brown lit Moochie up everyday in camp, as a result, Moochie/Steve forced Tierre Brown out the door. He also explained how Tierre was giving Steve fits also. Starting Lineup MoTaylor Garnett Yao Posey (yes, the 2 spot to shut down guards-Bruce Bowen type) Hudson Bench Griffin Rice (When is his contract up) Neckbar (overdue for playing time) Jim Jackson (Sign as free agent) Tierre Brown (Get him back quick)
I actually believe the part about Tierre lighting up Moochie and Steve. hell, if boykins can light us up, why not Tierre
Washington heh?! Do they still have the right to what his name ... MJ? Maybe we can get him? At 1 mil/ yr, we can pay him to sit on the bench next to Boki ... or in lieu of and have some change left over!
I don't think Francis would like to play for a team that is going to be worse than the Rockets. Doesn't Francis want to win?
I know it's just a rumor, but I'd love for the rox to start shopping around SF to get someone else to pair alongside Ming.
I have always thought Tierre was better than Moochie. I complained about it to my friends and they just looked at me like I was crazy. Trade Francis for Kidd.
Are you suggesting that he was faking the migraine problem as an excuse to not play? If so, I find it very hard to believe that Steve would intentionally put forth a display as humiliating as he did in his first ever All-Star appearance just to back up a scam. You say Steve wants to go to an Eastern Conference team and then send him to Minnesota in your trade. Your story sounds like fabricated bullsh*t put together for the sole purpose of posting a Garnett trade idea.
You are from WESTON FL. why were you playing at the Fonde Rec for 2 months? If any of this is the truth then I know that I have been RIGHT all along about Steve Francis and the petty jealousy over Yao Ming. Also I will be proved right that the Team was playing two different games within a game. Rudy T moving the Game to incorporate a developing Center with a view to playing the Big Mans Game. Steve Francis and fellow Guards were playing selfish ball, ensuring them of decent stats but seemingly presenting an effort to help Yao Ming develop, when pressured to do so. Incase any new reader thinks that this theme is new I want to let them know I have carried this torch for nearly a year In reality I hope that there is no truth to anything that has been said as hearsay about what Steve Francis is thinking. Also I would ask if the poster was getting these messages before JORDAN GOT HIS WALKING PAPERS?
Like roxbox said, TroyBarros anyone??? This is the same crap we were hearing all summer long until Clutch refuted it.
I believe that Steve doesn't want to be a No.2 guy at the team. It's time for the front office and the coaching stadd to work. Pros have ego. All stars have huge ego. Rudy got find a way to play them together. Bring in KG? you think KG wanna be No.2, even in one single night?
Gosh, I didn't think this type of trade rumor would start until at least Thursday night after the draft order is determined! Francis for Labron James and.... Francis for Darko and ... Francis for Carmelo and ... Give me a break. Francis knows he's in the catbird seat. If he were traded to a wasteland team like the Wiz, you can't even imagine the "Vancouver frown" he would be wearing.
Give me a break. Rumors are Rumors, and unless you got it from Francis himself, this means nothing. No one knows exactly what Steve is thinking except Steve himself.
If this is true, ship his crybaby ass to Utah, damn it!! I'll take Razor-chin Kirilenko and the "Statutory Pimp" for him.
Steve and Ming are good friends now. Did he donate $10,000 to Ming's SARS telethon? He will stay, period.
