would you like Francis with the spurs?

[ArgSpursFan]

I was wandering whats with Steve Francis and the Knicks.

do You know whats going on, and what´s francis situation right now?

I love the guy,he could be a great back up PG and SG,+ is a tremendus clutch player
I know he is injuried right now ,but I don´t really know how bad it is

[v2freak]

Not really. Doesn't he have a really large contract? Plus he's notorious for being a ball hog

[ArgSpursFan]

I have no idea.But he can be good for a playoff run

[SoCal Lakeshow]

Francis is going to the Lakers. :hat

[Bob Lanier]

Watch all the people who had a hard-on for Maggette start nitpicking a player who's several times better than Maggette.

Francis will be paid $15 million this year and more than $33 over the next two, but if he's bought out he would be an incredibly valuable addition even with the injuries.

[Spurminator]

:lmao

I thought you didn't like selfish scoring point guards?

[Bob Lanier]

Francis isn't as selfish a player as Tony Parker (yeah, yeah, get the pitchforks, but it's true), and he's a much more difficult cover if he's anywhere near as mobile as he used to be.

[ArgSpursFan]

:lmao

I thought you didn't like selfish scoring point guards?

you right,but I still think we need a clutch PG.+ he can be in the floor with tony and Manu when needed

[ChumpDumper]

If he's bought out and can deal with his tendinitis, he's > Beno -- but that's faint praise.

[itzsoweezee]

there's nothing wrong w/ a shooting point guard as long as (1) they're not selfish and (2) they shoot a high percentage. Francis fails on both points, although he's been playing less selfishly the last couple of seasons. he's still a terrible shooter.

[Kori Ellis]

Francis is going to the Lakers. :hat

I would guess he goes to the Clippers to re-unite with his boyfriend, Cuttino. But I guess being with the Lakers would probably be good enough :downspin:

Funny that someone started this thread, LJ and I were talking about this possiblity last night.

I don't know how hurt he is, but I'd imagine someone will offer him more than the Spurs would if he's bought out.

[Spurminator]

What are you basing his clutchness on?

I've never considered Francis to be clutch at all. His clutchness consists of dribbling out the shot clock and heaving a prayer towards the basket.

[Spurminator]

And just to be clear, I'd be fine with him as our backup. Even excited. But let's not overrate him. He's had enough of that over his career.

[ArgSpursFan]

Francis isn't as selfish a player as Tony Parker (yeah, yeah, get the pitchforks, but it's true), and he's a much more difficult cover if he's anywhere near as mobile as he used to be.

that´s so true.Personally I like the guy,and he can play defence too

[itzsoweezee]

Francis isn't as selfish a player as Tony Parker (yeah, yeah, get the pitchforks, but it's true), and he's a much more difficult cover if he's anywhere near as mobile as he used to be.

please. parker defers to duncan all the time. did francis every defer to yao? nope. even when it was to the detriment of his team.

[Bob Lanier]

Oh, shit. I had no intention of starting a Parker-Ginobili riot.

He (Francis) was perfectly willing to defer when he was coached by Larry Brown, so I don't think Pop would have much trouble with him. He may be a jackass, but when he's put in a situation where he is not and will never be "the man", he has shown a remarkable ability to adapt.

[Nikos]

Stevie was a pretty good player. Not sure what happened to him on the Knicks and the year Van Gundy came -- but he was a nice player his first few years in the league. Sure he took some bad shots and wasn't a pure PG -- but he could make a hell of a sixth man or even a good starting guard on a balanced offensive and defensive team. He sure knows how to create offense and rebound the ball. If he had the right mind set he could be an asset to many teams who needed a good scoring guard.

[ArgSpursFan]

I would guess he goes to the Clippers to re-unite with his boyfriend, Cuttino. But I guess being with the Lakers would probably be good enough :downspin:

Funny that someone started this thread, LJ and I were talking about this possiblity last night.

I don't know how hurt he is, but I'd imagine someone will offer him more than the Spurs would if he's bought out.

hey, I hope the Spurs can do something, I really think he can be a key player on a playoff run

[MoSpur]

I think he would be great as a backup. The question is, would he think he' be great as a backup. I doubt it. He sees himself as a starter.

[SoCal Lakeshow]

I would guess he goes to the Clippers to re-unite with his boyfriend, Cuttino. But I guess being with the Lakers would probably be good enough :downspin:

Funny that someone started this thread, LJ and I were talking about this possiblity last night.

I don't know how hurt he is, but I'd imagine someone will offer him more than the Spurs would if he's bought out.
He would get alot of minutes with the Lakers. And of course him and Cuttino can share lockers.

[ArgSpursFan]

please. parker defers to duncan all the time. did francis every defer to yao? nope. even when it was to the detriment of his team.

Come on that was 5 yrs ago, the chinise was still a Roockie

[Spurminator]

Hopefully he sees himself as a player in need of an image reform. Being a good boy on a Championship calibur team could do just that.

[AFBlue]

I would guess he goes to the Clippers to re-unite with his boyfriend, Cuttino. But I guess being with the Lakers would probably be good enough :downspin:

Funny that someone started this thread, LJ and I were talking about this possiblity last night.

I don't know how hurt he is, but I'd imagine someone will offer him more than the Spurs would if he's bought out.

Hate to be "that guy" but I started this thread under the name "Francis?" when the rumor just came out and it got like 5 responses...

Guess I'm just not argentinian enough...

[ArgSpursFan]

Hopefully he sees himself as a player in need of an image reform. Being a good boy on a Championship calibur team could do just that.

Thats just What I think, and the reazon why I started this conversation.If he realizes he can be a key player for a tittle conternder team(like the spurs)He wont care if he has to give up some scoring and minutes,and then have some Glory before retiring

[ArgSpursFan]

I think he would be great as a backup. The question is, would he think he' be great as a backup. I doubt it. He sees himself as a starter.

he can be a starter too,who knows,remember manu gave the team so much energy on the 2005 playoffs coming from the bench.And don´t get me wrong I love Manu,he is my boy,but I know Manu would do anything to win again

[AFBlue]

Hate to be "that guy" but I started this thread under the name "Francis?" when the rumor just came out and it got like 5 responses...

Guess I'm just not argentinian enough...

The crazy thing is that most of the posts were negative in the original thread! Guess that shows how desperate fans have gotten in one week's time.

[ArgSpursFan]

Hate to be "that guy" but I started this thread under the name "Francis?" when the rumor just came out and it got like 5 responses...

Guess I'm just not argentinian enough...

It´s not about who brought it first,It´s just about how you present it,and how you discuss it

[ArgSpursFan]

I don´t think he´ll go to the lakers

[SoCal Lakeshow]

I don´t think he´ll go to the lakers
He could very easily start with the Lakers. I'm sure he would be interested in that.

[AFBlue]

He could very easily start with the Lakers. I'm sure he would be interested in that.

Over SMUSH?!?!? No way!

He could also start in Miami....

[SoCal Lakeshow]

Over SMUSH?!?!? No way!

He could also start in Miami....
Yes over Smush. How good do you guys think Smush is?? He is improving though. But he should not be an NBA starter at this point in his career. He would be a very good backup.

[AFBlue]

Yes over Smush. How good do you guys think Smush is?? He is improving though. But he should not be an NBA starter at this point in his career. He would be a very good backup.

Kidding about the Smush statement....not about Miami

[dg7md]

YES. Take a chance on him please, I want to be excited to see my Spurs play and not assume each game is a crushing loss due to lack of motivation.

[ArgSpursFan]

YES. Take a chance on him please, I want to be excited to see my Spurs play and not assume each game is a crushing loss due to lack of motivation.


Thats right,+if they bring Francis TP is gonna have to step up down the strech,or he´ll watch the game from the bench at clutch time

[remingtonbo2001]

Oh, shit. I had no intention of starting a Parker-Ginobili riot.

He (Francis) was perfectly willing to defer when he was coached by Larry Brown, so I don't think Pop would have much trouble with him. He may be a jackass, but when he's put in a situation where he is not and will never be "the man", he has shown a remarkable ability to adapt.

Could you remind me when Steve Francis played under Larry Brown.? I believe you might be refering to Iverson, but I may be miscorrected.

[ALVAREZ6]

hell no.

[MannyIsGod]

Could you remind me when Steve Francis played under Larry Brown.? I believe you might be refering to Iverson, but I may be miscorrected.Last year.

[ArgSpursFan]

I didn't get past this post here. You have got to be kidding me. This is the same guy that stretched out his injuries because he can't stand playing second fiddle to Starbury.


I don´t blame him

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wouldnt touch francis contract unless knicks buy him out, then we would have to cut some scrub on the team

[ArgSpursFan]

i wouldnt touch francis contract unless knicks buy him out, then we would have to cut some scrub on the team

Oh,no doubt,but the knicks will buy him out.
And onther think is that the guy is in Huston right now taking some days off.I really think He would love to stay in texas

[bigdog]

If he's bought out and can deal with his tendinitis, he's > Beno -- but that's faint praise.
even with the injury hes better than beno

[SenorSpur]

Stevie Franchise basically killed his own career by being a malcontent. He's done it everywhere he's been. My answer is hell no I wouldn't want him on the Spurs.

[Streakyshooter08]

As a backup for the vet min? Bring him in... he is better than Beno (which isn't too hard to do) If it does not work... waive him...

[LaMarcus Bryant]

No.

[SsKSpurs21]

if we can lock up steve francis then i say offer tony parker to the pacers for JOneal.

[Leetonidas]

Francis behind Parker would be sweet, but Francis wants to be the #1 guy, or at least a starter.

[Marcus Bryant]

Yes. He doesn't directly address everything that ails the Spurs (rebounding, big defensive 3) but he can put up points, which wouldn't be a bad thing for this team off the bench.

[td4mvp21]

Yes. He doesn't directly address everything that ails the Spurs (rebounding, big defensive 3) but he can put up points, which wouldn't be a bad thing for this team off the bench.

He wants to be the man though, that's a problem.

[sribb43]

Francis hasnt really done much of anything the past few years. He is a very ball dominant player and I dont think he would work well under Pop's system. Francis was crushed when Rudy T left the Rockets and was replaced by Van Gundy. JVG couldnt stand him and was eager to ship him out. Francis' game isnt geared towards a structured system like Avery, Pop and Larry Brown as we have already seen.