According to Jack McCallum of Sports Illustrated - "Speaking of Francis' ROCKETS, they will not reach the promise land. At about the time that Francis and backcourt running mate Cuttino Mobley are joining Pierce and Walker at the bursitis seminar, center Yao Ming will have finally learned how to say, <b>"Pass me the damn ball!"</b> in English." Bursitis is a reference to the physical ailment caused by excessive use of joints, muscles (due to excessive shooting?)