I am not getting that link to go to that story. I am getting a Carmen Policy story. But that Pippen Blazer jersey must be getting some serious sales from discount stores like Marshall's or TJ Maxx.
And there right there is one reason Francis has VALUE to other teams in possible talks of trades, especially ones that are looking for a star player. He puts butts in seats, he moves merchandise.
If that link is not working, here is the ESPN article on the same subject. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/sportsbusiness/news/story?id=1777522