Steve Francis

Steve Francis
For other persons named Steve Francis, see Steve Francis (disambiguation).
Steve Francis
Position Point guard/Shooting guard
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 210 lb (95.3 kg)
League NBA
Team Houston Rockets
Jersey #3
Born February 21, 1977 (1977-02-21) (age 31)
Takoma Park, Maryland
Nationality American
High school Montgomery Blair
College Maryland
Draft 2nd overall, 1999
Vancouver Grizzlies
Pro career 1999–present
Former teams Houston Rockets (1999–2004)
Orlando Magic (2004–2006)
New York Knicks (2006–2007)
Portland Trail Blazers (traded/DNP) Houston Rockets (2007- present)
Awards 1999-00 Schick NBA Co-Rookie of the Year
3-Time NBA All-Star[1]

Steve D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977, in Takoma Park, Maryland,[2] U.S.) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Nicknamed "Stevie Franchise"[1] and self-described as "Steve-O",[3] he was known early in his career for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks.[4][5]