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When Francis returns to Toyota Center his greeting should be....

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by dryshaver, Jul 28, 2004.

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what should steve francis greeting be, when he returns to toyota center?

Poll closed Aug 4, 2004.

  1. standing ovation (recieves my personal vote)

    587 vote(s)
    65.8%

  2. nice round of applause

    241 vote(s)
    27.0%

  3. indifference (same as any other opposing player)

    22 vote(s)
    2.5%

  4. smattering of boos and catcalls mixed with handclaps

    16 vote(s)
    1.8%

  5. loud and relentless booing and jeering

    26 vote(s)
    2.9%
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  1. KaiSeR SoZe

    KaiSeR SoZe Member

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    I want cheers and people hollering so at least the players can hear that we appreciate them even though they are gone
     
    #61 KaiSeR SoZe, Jul 29, 2004
  2. MoonBus

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    In my book, a standing-O is also reserved for players that played their hearts out.

    It's just a game, effort is more important than results.
     
    #62 MoonBus, Jul 29, 2004
  3. JiggajAMzZ

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    of course he will get a stand ovation!! duhhhhhhhhhh common sense OM GNESs people these days ......

    steve fransis thats my Boy from elementary ...


    WORD
     
    #63 JiggajAMzZ, Jul 30, 2004
  4. Hmm

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    JiggaJAMzZ, you're alright :)
     
    #64 Hmm, Jul 30, 2004
  5. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    Didn't Steve get arrested for DWI when he refused to take a breathalyzer?
     
    #65 StupidMoniker, Jul 30, 2004
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  6. eyhab27

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    But the fact that they wanted to remain lifetime rockets count for something doesnt it? I think it does, I will absolutely give them a standing ovation.

    It seems like after JVG came, all the Steve Haters came out. I don't understand why he was forced to change his game so dramitically to suit Yao's game. I know Yao is really really good, but he cant carry a team like Francis can just yet. Ok, I know I will get some hating for this. Oh well, he is gone now.. and McGrady is here.. I think McGrady just might get the same kind of hatred for shooting too much. Lets see what happens.
     
    #66 eyhab27, Jul 30, 2004
  7. SWTsig

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    I say Stevie deserves a warm welcome back to Hosuton. He didn't leave under any negative circumstances such as Pippen did. He simply had a bad year with the team and it was time for a change.

    I went to pippen's first game back in Houston when he went to Portland it was awsome the rockets won by ten and everytime scottie touched the ball 16,00 people started the "Pippen Sucks chant" good times had by all
     
    #67 SWTsig, Jul 30, 2004
  8. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    And he was found innocent, but yes he was arrested.
     
    #68 pgabriel, Jul 30, 2004
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  9. MadMax

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    nice round of applause. i certainly don't want to see him booed. not sure he merits a standing ovation.
     
    #69 MadMax, Jul 30, 2004
  10. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    This will be emotional. When Vernon Maxwell came back as a Seattle Sonic, I yelled out loud "GIVE VERNON THE BALL GP!!"
    and he heard me and smiled!
    :(

    Members of the 1st championship team were true heroes, they always had love for the fans! Otis Thorpe waved to me at McDonalds.

    I believe Steve would acknowledge the crowd.
     
    #70 tinman, Jul 30, 2004
  11. haven

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    But they didn't/. Staying with a team isn't just a matter of wanting to. A good half of the NBA would probably like to stay with the team we're at right now.

    Staying at team for nearly one's entire career means something. Perhaps you were, like dream, irreplaceable. Or maybe you were a very good player who always fit in with the team (Reggie Miller).

    Loyalty is nice. But staying with a team usually means more than simple loyalty.

    Standing ovations belong to guys like Hakeem. I won't devalue it by giving it to players who meant less to us.
     
    #71 haven, Jul 30, 2004
  12. DavidS

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    Compare Isiah to Francis? Really? Isiah is one of the few guards that's part of the 9000 assists club (9.3 career average), shot 45%FG his whole career (best 48%). From 83-87, averaged 10+ APG and from 87-91 had 8+ APG. Both a team player and a scorer; two rings.

    MVP of the 1990 Finals (27.6 ppg, 7.0 apg, 5.2 rpg). :eek: All from 185lb, 6'1" point guard.

    Apples and oranges...

    My vote: indifference
    What will probably happen: nice applause (the game announcer will probably give a special intro for Francis's first visit).

    P.S. I also feel that Francis will have a bone to pick w/the Rockets. He'll try and have his best game. Beware! :mad:
     
    #72 DavidS, Jul 30, 2004
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  13. DavidS

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    Magic: 11.2 APG career
    Kidd: 9.4 APG career
     
    #73 DavidS, Jul 30, 2004
  14. 3-a-charm

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    DavidS, thanks for these additions to my response; my thoughts exactly. I hope the Steve Francis memorial tour is over soon, I think I am going to puke.
     
    #74 3-a-charm, Jul 30, 2004
  15. 3-a-charm

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    What I meant to say is that this is my response exactly (correction)
     
    #75 3-a-charm, Jul 30, 2004
  16. TxCowboy96

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    ovation - he tried his best... I mean he wasnt a true PG and the Rockets tried to make him one... But unfortunately it didnt work out. But he gets Standing Ovation from me!

    *actually waving hands in my category*
     
    #76 TxCowboy96, Aug 1, 2004
  17. Just B

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    If you don't wanna see/hear people talk about Francis then DON'T CLICK ON THE THREAD! You act like you didn't know what the topic of conversation was gonna be in here. :rolleyes:
     
    #77 Just B, Aug 1, 2004
  18. 3-a-charm

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    Curiosity got the best of me. Sorry, I will try to be more careful next time. You might want to try the Magic's BBS, then you can worship Francis 24-7. :p
     
    #78 3-a-charm, Aug 1, 2004
  19. Miggidy Markell

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    Whoever picked loud and relentless booing is a moron. Get a life.
     
    #79 Miggidy Markell, Aug 2, 2004
  20. Miggidy Markell

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    Hey TXCowboy.... hasn't lethal weapon 4 already been done?
     
    #80 Miggidy Markell, Aug 2, 2004
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