When I was a kid he was one of my absolute favorite players. The handles, hops, the passion and just straight up “street” vibes…him and AI repped for the dude like myself. Glad this was uploaded fam!
God knew that little Stevie Franchise Francis loved the game of basketball so much that He blessed him with everything he needed to become a NBA legend.. love you bro
Met him when I was a kid at the boys & girls club in Houston. Super cool dude played pick up games with us, dunked like crazy! I still have the clutch bear he autographed for me. He literally signed every single clutch bear for ever kid at the boys and girls club. Franchise 🔥
Steve was a local legend in our area when we were growing up. UM just won the NCAA title and my homeboy tells me to go check out this Steve Francis baller. I have an uncle named Francis so I remember making fun of his name lol and never went out to see Steve play streetball. But when I saw him at UM on national TV I was pretty hyped 😀
My bad, I just remember it was around the time of the national championship. Couldn't remember if it was before or after. I'm nearing 50, cut me some slack lol.
Of all NBA player's Steve Francis top them all. I Simply like this guy. He was is so vulnerable, and in my opinion that makes him so exceptional. First time learning what he was and look forward to his true calling.
While I do think Steve could have been a better leader for the Rockets I dont think the team should have made that trade. That was Yao Steve and Cat's first trip to the playoffs as a unit and people dont remember but that Lakers series was closer than what people remember. I wish they kept adding to that and build from there
I love this show it lets us see the human side of an athlete they are people who hurt like us too it broke my heart when he lost his mom I know how he feels it's a pain that never goes away 💔 .
Facts if he had a mindset off someone like Kobe mj or bron he would have diff been in the hall and he wouldn’t be broke I think it was more important for him to be famous than it was for him to be a great player
@@rjb1987xx thats a fair opinion, but how many people have Kobes mentality? We are also dosmissing his issues where brain related, you cant go to the gym and push through that. Like i said plenty of rockstars who only love fame and made the HOF. Rodman, Wilt, Iverson, etc....The ones you name sacrificed their lifes for basketball, some missing on the more valuable times of their life
Man it’s krazy asf to see this man today he looks totally different like life hit him hard after the NBA smh. I had mad luv for Stevie franchise mayne to me one of the r greatest point guards ever💯he definitely should have been on that top 75 list it’s saddens me they never mentions him when they talk about the greats frfr he was kyrie with a 40 inch vertical omm. Yo prayers go out to him and his family!!!!!
Moochie Norris might be one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life! I ran into him at a bar one night in Katy,TX and we hung out for a couple of hours and he’s just a regular dude. Super outgoing and even asked to take a picture with me which I still have! I don’t think he was drinking but he bought me a beer or two and for that he’s golden in my book!
Van Gundy was clearly and I mean VERY CLEARLY the arrogant one. The type of coach that wouldn’t survive in todays game. I mean that has been seen from both Van-Gundys
@@jespacey Nah, Larry Brown was a smart coach who knew how to balance the fun and discipline, you will never hear a player say they didnt appreciate Brown, Even Iverson acknowledged that Brown did what was best for him. Gundy did what was best for Gundy. Look how Mobley and Francis gelled, why did he think they were distracted when they were so in sync on the court. Thats why he aint coaching, Brown never told Iverson to change his style of play, you do that when it is hurting the team not because you want to see a different player.
@@jespacey: Pat Rielly & Larry Brown are control coaches, however, they allow room for players to play their game within their system. Both Jeff & Stan don't understand that, which is why it's tough for them today. Which is why Pay Rielly came down & took over for Jeff, Jeff was about to let a championship get away.
Steve Francis was an incredible talent. I think that had Rudy T remained his coach his career would have been more successful. The fact that I have never been a Jeff van Gundy fan is irrelevant. He was not the right fit for Francis’ talent Jeff attempted to instill the Pat Riley (Knicks).warrior mentality of grind it out basketball,of Ewing Oakley and the late Anthony Mason. That bully ball works if that’s your personnel. However Riley had a different philosophy when he coached the showtime lakers. Jeff when he took over for Rudy in Houston had a talent base more suited to play that showtime style. However Jeff tried to convert them and this undercut Steve’s talent. That’s why Jeff went for the trade of T Mac. It can also be argued Jeff’s style also underutilized Yao Ming’s ascension as well. For his size Yao was pretty nimble. He could have been a stretch 5 for his accurate shooting, nifty footwork and ball handling skills for a man of his size . Jeff wanted him to be more of a traditional back to basket grind it out guy. He wanted Stevie along with Cuttino Mobley to be more disciplined. Jeff seem to want to walk up, dump it into Yao and let’s have action off of that. Francis was more run and gin. Jeff wasn’t having it.. It just didn’t work pairing Steve and Jeff. Francis is not without blame. With the early death of his mom and the even earlier exit from nuclear family of his father Stevie had to do a lot of growing up on his accord. His decision making and maturity never really caught up with his talent. If he had just had a touch more discipline to go with that tremendous talent the sky would have been too low of a limit for him. Too bad so sad….
Next to Lenny Bias he might have been the most talented player to wear a Terp uniform. I knew deep down he was a one and done--no way he wasn't going to be a high lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft. However, I think Gary Williams is right--that 98-99 Maryland team with Steve Francis had Final-4 potential. But their 6'10 post player Obinna Ekezie got hurt late in the year and missed the postseason, which was a major setback they couldn't overcome. We needed his size and presence in the lane and didn't have anybody else to fill that role.
26:45 What a smart and wonderful grandmother. She told him, even though she knew that being drafted by Vancouver wasn't his wish, "Be gracious. Go up there, and shake Commissioner Stern's hand."
Basketball fan, since the Willis Reed and Clyde Frasier, Knicks and I just don't know 2 much about this player,but have heard of the name.Very informative documentary, to enlighten me ......
How ungrateful can you be to say you don’t want to play at a particular city? Some people would kill their mother for a chance to play for any NBA team.
So Jeff Van Gundy reason for wanting to break up Mobley n Francis was because they we're having too much fun.. I see why he's never been a head coach again in this league.
One of my favorite players all time another all star ruined by injuries. Donavan Mitchell reminds me so much of him just a bigger more skilled Hybrid version 💯
Good comparison, the worst (in my opinion) was DT David Thompson, this man had it all but drugs and a stupid injury at Studio 54 took it away. Second Lenny Bias.
Damn he was one of my favorite BBA players and it sad to hear that he had to borrow clothes to attend Yao Ming’s event plus he was apparently sitting alone. Dammit Steve Francis,that breaks my heart because I literally just discovered these latest troubling news,so please tell me that is inaccurate information.
Steve and Iverson had the sickest cross overs during their time.
They don't talk about my boy enough. I remember watching this back in the day 🙏🏿
That reporter on his draft night said "He looked like he may trip on his bottom lip" it was funny but wrong asf.
When I was a kid he was one of my absolute favorite players. The handles, hops, the passion and just straight up “street” vibes…him and AI repped for the dude like myself. Glad this was uploaded fam!
He could definitely jump outta the gym.
No doubt, well put if I do say so myself.. ❤️4da 🎮🏀
God knew that little Stevie Franchise Francis loved the game of basketball so much that He blessed him with everything he needed to become a NBA legend.. love you bro
Yes, God heard his prayers and blessed him.
Big facts
Stevie franchise is a hood legend might not get the corporate love but he’s very loved in the hoods
Yessir
Especially in MD
Word!!
On nba 2k I had Steve with scoring title whole time
💯🤙💯😎
Met him when I was a kid at the boys & girls club in Houston. Super cool dude played pick up games with us, dunked like crazy! I still have the clutch bear he autographed for me. He literally signed every single clutch bear for ever kid at the boys and girls club. Franchise 🔥
That boy had hops. Still one of my favorites!
Steve was a local legend in our area when we were growing up. UM just won the NCAA title and my homeboy tells me to go check out this Steve Francis baller. I have an uncle named Francis so I remember making fun of his name lol and never went out to see Steve play streetball. But when I saw him at UM on national TV I was pretty hyped 😀
Francis played at and left MD several years before MD won the national title.
@@Dynamo001 I thought it was me. Sitting here reading that like WAIT...WHAT??
In his prime I believe he was the most entertaining to watch of all time
My bad, I just remember it was around the time of the national championship. Couldn't remember if it was before or after. I'm nearing 50, cut me some slack lol.
@@im2hastyle I'm over '50'. No 'slack' given -- but I get what you mean.
Man he was sooo underrated I was a kid watching him and it made me wanna play basketball loved this dude's game
Of all NBA player's Steve Francis top them all. I Simply like this guy. He was is so vulnerable, and in my opinion that makes him so exceptional.
First time learning what he was and look forward to his true calling.
His best playing days were in Houston. He played very good .
While I do think Steve could have been a better leader for the Rockets I dont think the team should have made that trade. That was Yao Steve and Cat's first trip to the playoffs as a unit and people dont remember but that Lakers series was closer than what people remember. I wish they kept adding to that and build from there
Totally agree
I don't know man, at this time T-Mac was otherworldly. He was arguably the best player in the NBA. Hard to pass that up
I love this show it lets us see the human side of an athlete they are people who hurt like us too it broke my heart when he lost his mom I know how he feels it's a pain that never goes away 💔 .
Me too, tomorrow will be a year since we lost Mom. You're right, it never goes away.
God bless you and your family
I miss watching him!!!!
The Franchise is one of the best point guards in history
Never knew about his problems, it was so sad to see his downfall, he was destine for the HOF
Facts if he had a mindset off someone like Kobe mj or bron he would have diff been in the hall and he wouldn’t be broke I think it was more important for him to be famous than it was for him to be a great player
@@rjb1987xx thats a fair opinion, but how many people have Kobes mentality? We are also dosmissing his issues where brain related, you cant go to the gym and push through that. Like i said plenty of rockstars who only love fame and made the HOF. Rodman, Wilt, Iverson, etc....The ones you name sacrificed their lifes for basketball, some missing on the more valuable times of their life
Hell yea I used to love this dude when I was playing NBA Live as a kids lol wondered what happened dude just vanished
Man it’s krazy asf to see this man today he looks totally different like life hit him hard after the NBA smh. I had mad luv for Stevie franchise mayne to me one of the r greatest point guards ever💯he definitely should have been on that top 75 list it’s saddens me they never mentions him when they talk about the greats frfr he was kyrie with a 40 inch vertical omm. Yo prayers go out to him and his family!!!!!
He looks to be doing fine to me
Better than Kyrie.....!
Great story, didn’t know this about him just knew he was good player in the league ‼️
This bring back memories .. I graduated in 96 and was going to move to walk on and hoop at San Jacinto around the time he was there .
I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Since 2012, Vancouver BC has been my favorite vacation spot!
All these documentaries are great!!
This my Big homie from Maple always been a good dude this my sandbox homie. #7600MapleAve
Vancouver is beautiful and the Canadians are super nice that probably would have been a great spot for him
That Boat ain’t nothing to play with but Steve is a DMV legend
Smoked it in the mid 80s. Its tough drug indeed!
The story of his mom touches my soul.
Moochie Norris might be one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life! I ran into him at a bar one night in Katy,TX and we hung out for a couple of hours and he’s just a regular dude. Super outgoing and even asked to take a picture with me which I still have! I don’t think he was drinking but he bought me a beer or two and for that he’s golden in my book!
I remember he was wit the SuperSonics!
I see Steve on a regular, Real cool dude
He was so cold too man.
@@vinnysmoove Who was cold and what do you mean by that?
i’m good 😊 lol lol 😝 just
Man I miss these docs
Franchise one the best hopper of his time he remind me of Iverson they can be relatives
He is legend in my 👀
I liked steve franchise games. He was pretty good and fun to watch during his peak
Van Gundy was clearly and I mean VERY CLEARLY the arrogant one. The type of coach that wouldn’t survive in todays game. I mean that has been seen from both Van-Gundys
thank you I was arguing the same thing with my homeboy.
Honestly I find both Van Gundys insufferable.
nah players with no discipline and too egotistical meet their match in jeff van gundy types like larry brown
@@jespacey Nah, Larry Brown was a smart coach who knew how to balance the fun and discipline, you will never hear a player say they didnt appreciate Brown, Even Iverson acknowledged that Brown did what was best for him. Gundy did what was best for Gundy.
Look how Mobley and Francis gelled, why did he think they were distracted when they were so in sync on the court.
Thats why he aint coaching, Brown never told Iverson to change his style of play, you do that when it is hurting the team not because you want to see a different player.
@@jespacey: Pat Rielly & Larry Brown are control coaches, however, they allow room for players to play their game within their system. Both Jeff & Stan don't understand that, which is why it's tough for them today. Which is why Pay Rielly came down & took over for Jeff, Jeff was about to let a championship get away.
One of my favorite players, high flying dunks like D.rose
I GREW UP ON MAPLE AVE TOO. HE USE TO PRACTICE AT THE FIRE DEPT. AND PETER SUBSHOP IS THE STORE HE USE TO DRIBBLE IN!!!!!
I stayed on maple from 1983 to 2001
Pete's was my spot champ I'm from park Ritchie
Steve stayed in 710 I stayed in Apt 610 we use to trade CDs all type of shit 8 know all the homies in the video
@@eastcoaster7600 YALL HAD THE BARBERSHOP AND THE LIL STORE IN YALL JONT
@@eastcoaster7600 I WAS OUT THERE FROM 89 TIL 95.. 7777 ESSEX HOUSE
Love is All that matters man God bless your mother
Steve Francis was an incredible talent. I think that had Rudy T remained his coach his career would have been more successful. The fact that I have never been a Jeff van Gundy fan is irrelevant. He was not the right fit for Francis’ talent Jeff attempted to instill the Pat Riley (Knicks).warrior mentality of grind it out basketball,of Ewing Oakley and the late Anthony Mason. That bully ball works if that’s your personnel. However Riley had a different philosophy when he coached the showtime lakers. Jeff when he took over for Rudy in Houston had a talent base more suited to play that showtime style. However Jeff tried to convert them and this undercut Steve’s talent. That’s why Jeff went for the trade of T Mac. It can also be argued Jeff’s style also underutilized Yao Ming’s ascension as well. For his size Yao was pretty nimble. He could have been a stretch 5 for his accurate shooting, nifty footwork and ball handling skills for a man of his size . Jeff wanted him to be more of a traditional back to basket grind it out guy. He wanted Stevie along with Cuttino Mobley to be more disciplined. Jeff seem to want to walk up, dump it into Yao and let’s have action off of that. Francis was more run and gin. Jeff wasn’t having it.. It just didn’t work pairing Steve and Jeff. Francis is not without blame. With the early death of his mom and the even earlier exit from nuclear family of his father Stevie had to do a lot of growing up on his accord. His decision making and maturity never really caught up with his talent. If he had just had a touch more discipline to go with that tremendous talent the sky would have been too low of a limit for him. Too bad so sad….
Just an amazing baller and entertainer ....big heart ❤️ unreal handles ....one of my all time favs
Much Gratitude
He was homesick at San Jacinto but ended up in Houston Texas. It's back to Texas Steve!
Next to Lenny Bias he might have been the most talented player to wear a Terp uniform. I knew deep down he was a one and done--no way he wasn't going to be a high lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft. However, I think Gary Williams is right--that 98-99 Maryland team with Steve Francis had Final-4 potential. But their 6'10 post player Obinna Ekezie got hurt late in the year and missed the postseason, which was a major setback they couldn't overcome. We needed his size and presence in the lane and didn't have anybody else to fill that role.
This was a great video & I loved it. Good job 👍🏾
Great video! Much respect to Steve Francis!!
Steve was my favorite player growing up
That dude was phenomenal
I miss Franchise in the league. Dude was slicker than lotion.
Should've played in Vancouver and been grateful
Please bring back a newer version of this series.
26:45 What a smart and wonderful grandmother. She told him, even though she knew that being drafted by Vancouver wasn't his wish, "Be gracious. Go up there, and shake Commissioner Stern's hand."
Lit 🤘🏿town on 🔥 We will always loooooove youuuuu
God bless him and I wish him the best.
I love francis one of my favorite players
Hall of famer franchise really point athletic PGs on the map he started all this Ballislife’ one of my favorite all time
Man I forgot about Steve Francis, I grew up watching him. I was only 8 years old.
The prettiest dunk of all times
Real Baller Franchise was lit fr
Francis and Mobley they were nice
Iverson Steph and Steve was 3 of TBE at their time
Don't forget about d Wade
@@shawnkeith2414 he came in after them
@@shawnkeith2414 also when I said Steph I wasn't talking about Curry
Basketball fan, since the Willis Reed and Clyde Frasier, Knicks and I just don't know 2 much about this player,but have heard of the name.Very informative documentary, to enlighten me ......
Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant
Blessings bro God bless him and his family 👪 🙏 💪🏀
This use to be my show !!
Those 18 year old dudes gave him the Jordan rules! They new they couldn't stop him
He was definitely a best on that court
R.I.P auntie I miss u so so much. I love u. Wink o love u.
Actually getting to know him personally, it feels even worse not seeing him win a championship in the H. Hes doing alot better now
Most nba would have crashed out and went broke.. big ups to him ❤❤❤
How ungrateful can you be to say you don’t want to play at a particular city? Some people would kill their mother for a chance to play for any NBA team.
New sub, watched my first video from you, good shit bro..👍👍🍻
damn this was touching
The worst part is van gundy can't play a lick of ball.
Uhm did you not see the clip of him going around his back dribble ???
ja morant is the new steve francis
He wishes he was the franchize
Vancouver? He would be an Actor after Retirement and Make more Millions.
I REALLY MISS HOW EXCITING BASKETBALL WAS !
Real Hood Baller miss my bro
So Jeff Van Gundy reason for wanting to break up Mobley n Francis was because they we're having too much fun.. I see why he's never been a head coach again in this league.
1st rule in basketball 🏀 is it's a game, so have some fun and Van Gundy said fuck fun you 2 are outta here🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣🤣
When he was a Terp... S**t was fire
One of my favorite players all time another all star ruined by injuries. Donavan Mitchell reminds me so much of him just a bigger more skilled Hybrid version 💯
Injuries....or drugs. Him and Michael Ray.
Good comparison, the worst (in my opinion) was DT David Thompson, this man had it all but drugs and a stupid injury at Studio 54 took it away. Second Lenny Bias.
@@RemoWilliams1227 agree
@@WO2411 I know we all have but can you imagine if Bias was able to join that Celtics team? The mind reels with potentiality.
@@RemoWilliams1227 Len Bias will forever be the biggest “What If”
Does not get enough shine.
Maryland legend
This was the very first episode of the series I ever saw I was so intrigued I didn't want to take a bathroom break.
if you're gonna have a baby boy...
name him "FRANCIS".
he's gonna be good...
promise 😋.i know...
Van Gundy and his brother couldn't win a championship if they flipped a two headed coin.
Loaded dice
Markedcards.
Great watch
Damn he was one of my favorite BBA players and it sad to hear that he had to borrow clothes to attend Yao Ming’s event plus he was apparently sitting alone. Dammit Steve Francis,that breaks my heart because I literally just discovered these latest troubling news,so please tell me that is inaccurate information.
It’s crazy how he’s never brought up with the athletic point guards
Still remember his face when he was drafted by the grizzlies..
Welll..... where's the 2022 update?? How long before he was run out of Orlando?
Dope 🔥👊🏿
Steve wasn’t with that funny shit lol but shout out the franchise, definitely top 10 pg of all time.
You are high
He is Not a Top 10 PG Bro…. But he Was Exciting To Watch and Could Jump Thru the Roof…
@@jordanlamont2365 maybe not ur top 10 🤷🏽♂️
@@JamesEarlBonez me and the rest of u clucks lookin for a fix trying to escape your reality
He was a BOSS though... I remember the Franchise era.
Yo did that white reporter say him tripping over his bottom lip??? Disrespect yo
My favorite player of all time always wanted to be just like him he Broke ankles nastier then anyone I've ever seen
Yeah was so angry when he was traded i love Tracy but ill always be one off Francis biggest fans
Nigga Steve good in the hoods of DC, father a street legend if you know you know!!
I played against Steve pal league I played for Pontiac pal he played for Washington pal its was held at the Pontiac silver dome
Bro said not her” feel that
The van gundy bros were stubborn af
Man if Tmac Francis Yao Ming could had been beautiful
23:30 Jason Collier is deceased.
Steve was a great player but he suffers from "I"tis. It was always about him.....the reason Maryland one the Chiip without him.
Maryland won three years after he left the school. Terence Morris left Maryland the year before they won, so I guess it was his fault too huh?
Too bad he didn't want to play in Vancouver it could have saved the franchise from moving.
WINK!