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HOUSTON ROCKETS

Steve Francis — 3× ALL-STAR, ✓ 1999-00 ALL-ROOKIE, ✓ 1999-00 ROY.

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Steve Francis
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
3×ALL-STAR
✓1999-00 ALL-ROOKIE
✓1999-00 ROY
BORN
February 21, 1977
Silver Spring, Maryland
HEIGHT
6'3
190 cm
WEIGHT
195lb
88 kg
NET WORTH
$103,501,131
DRAFT
1999, R1, 2nd
Vancouver Grizzlies
NBA CAREER
1999–2008
12 seasons
01Biography

Steve Francis biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

Steve Francis is a former NBA point guard, best known for his time with the Did not play - injury over 9 years. Steve Francis Selected in the Vancouver Grizzlies , 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1999 NBA Draft, averaged 18.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 6.0 APG for his career, stands 6'3 tall, nicknames include "Stevie Franchise" and "Wink".

02Quick Facts

Steve Francis quick facts — Height 6'3. 18.1 PPG career average.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
Steve Francis
Position
PG, SG
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1999–2008
04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Steve Francis career statistics summary — 18.1 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

12
Seasons
576
Games
18.1
Points Per Game
5.6
Rebounds Per Game
6
Assists Per Game
42.9%
Field Goal %
79.7%
Free Throw %
06Career Highs

Steve Francis career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

44pts
PTS
JAN 17, 2003
vs HOU
17reb
REB
JAN 27, 2000
vs HOU
15ast
AST
JAN 26, 2006
vs PHI
8stl
STL
NOV 24, 2002
vs LAC
4blk
BLK
JAN 13, 2001
vs HOU
37.8gmsc
GmSc
MAR 23, 2000
vs HOU
07Advanced Metrics

Steve Francis advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

18.3
PER
53.3%
TS%
54.1
WS
2.2
BPM
22.7
VORP
25.0%
USG%
08Playoffs Career

Steve Francis playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

— playoff games
09All-Star Games

Steve Francis All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

3
Selections
12PPG
2.7RPG
5.3APG
10Transactions
→→2TM→→→→DID NOT PLAY - INJURY

Steve Francis NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

12 seasons · 7 teams
HOUSTON ROCKETSORLANDO MAGIC2TM ORLANDO MAGICNEW YORK KNICKSHOUSTON ROCKETSDID NOT PLAY - INJURY
1999200420052005200520072008
1999
Drafted 2nd overall — Vancouver Grizzlies
1999
Traded: Vancouver Grizzlies → Houston Rockets
2004
Traded: Houston Rockets → Orlando Magic
2006
Traded: Orlando Magic → New York Knicks
2007
Traded: New York Knicks → Portland Trail Blazers
2007
Waived — Portland Trail Blazers
2007
Signed with Houston Rockets (free agent)
2008
Traded: Houston Rockets → Memphis Grizzlies
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Steve Francis — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

Steve Francis averaged 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists per game in the regular season.

11Salaries

Steve Francis salary history — Career salary $103,501,131.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
2007–08
POR
$15070000
2007–08
HOU
$2430000
2008–09
POR
$17180000
2008–09
MEM
$2636550
12Filmography

Steve Francis filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

Like Mike poster
Like Mike
2002
13Similar Players

Players similar to Steve Francis — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.