Francis to Houston!!!

[DAXX]

****ing Rockets ehh?

[SCREWstonRockets]

The best thing about this signing is that he really wants to be here. He knows the story, T-Mac and YAO are the focal points. So I highly doubt he's going to come here and demand to be the #1 option. It wasn't the money, he just wanted to come home.

[VCDrivesAPorscheToWork]

Miami will be a nonfactor again this season.

[thenextgreatbigman]

Now all they have to do is trade alston for foster and you have a solid team.

[Kobe24]

Damn, I feel bad for Mike. I bet he thought he would be starter.

[DAXX]

Trade proposals.

Get rid of Alston and/or Head for Brian Skinner, and a 2nd rounder.

[dab0yech0]

Cat Mobley must feel dissapointed. He was looking foward to having his pseudo homo moments with him again.

[A-MATT]

Trade proposals.

Get rid of Alston and/or Head for Brian Skinner, and a 2nd rounder.

heck no.

and by the way, i truly believe we can beat the Mavs and Spurs

[ChuckOakley]

I know I didn't get to see much of the guy considering his brief and unproductive stay in NY, but I'm not sure what the hype is about.

Franics was absolutely awful on the Knicks, and not that much better on the Magic. He was unable to do half of what he could have done in the past with the Knicks. I remember early in the season watching him and despite Francis saying he was feeling great and injury free, he went up for a dunk that he whiffed by about a foot. It was rather depressing to see a former dunk contestant, known for his athleticism and rebounding, barely making it off the ground. Maybe he has gained some of that back, but considering his age, injuries and the type of game he used to play I don't think he'll be any better than Mike James this coming season. In other words, I don't think the Rockets really needed him or got any better with this signing.

[GoldNugg21]

Smart move, just because I think Francis is a little underrated after his struggles, and I think he'll be looking to prove himself a better player than his recent history says. And he was always solid in Houston, so it makes sense for him to go home.

The western conference is freakin stacked beyond belief.

Spurs
Mavs
Suns
Jazz
Rockets
Nuggets

Are all teams that have at least an outside shot at making a title run. Those 4/5 and 3/6 matchups will be good next year.

[wTFaMonkey]

wow

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Trade proposals.

Get rid of Alston and/or Head for Brian Skinner, and a 2nd rounder.

Dont get rid of Head..

[Optimus Prime]

Careful now bro, the Franchise and Rockets lovers on this board will rally and tear you a new one if you somehow imply that Stevie Franchise isn't the savior of the Rockets...



Someone actually said Stevie Franchise pushes the Rockets over the Spurs and Mavs.



BTW, I totally agree, and have already said as much. But they believe what they believe, despite reality. Next season will be amusing.

I know I didn't get to see much of the guy considering his brief and unproductive stay in NY, but I'm not sure what the hype is about.

Franics was absolutely awful on the Knicks, and not that much better on the Magic. He was unable to do half of what he could have done in the past with the Knicks. I remember early in the season watching him and despite Francis saying he was feeling great and injury free, he went up for a dunk that he whiffed by about a foot. It was rather depressing to see a former dunk contestant, known for his athleticism and rebounding, barely making it off the ground. Maybe he has gained some of that back, but considering his age, injuries and the type of game he used to play I don't think he'll be any better than Mike James this coming season. In other words, I don't think the Rockets really needed him or got any better with this signing.

[wTFaMonkey]

Cat Mobley must feel dissapointed. He was looking foward to having his pseudo homo moments with him again.

UNLESS THE CAT IS COMING BACK!!


DO IT MOREY :)

[dejordan]

I know I didn't get to see much of the guy considering his brief and unproductive stay in NY, but I'm not sure what the hype is about.

Franics was absolutely awful on the Knicks, and not that much better on the Magic. He was unable to do half of what he could have done in the past with the Knicks. I remember early in the season watching him and despite Francis saying he was feeling great and injury free, he went up for a dunk that he whiffed by about a foot. It was rather depressing to see a former dunk contestant, known for his athleticism and rebounding, barely making it off the ground. Maybe he has gained some of that back, but considering his age, injuries and the type of game he used to play I don't think he'll be any better than Mike James this coming season. In other words, I don't think the Rockets really needed him or got any better with this signing.

yeah, those of us with MSG who watched steve over the past few seasons are all having the same thoughts right now. does he have more in the tank now than he did then? he wasn't making much of an impact last year, so unless he's gotten over his injuries, houston fans are not getting back the player they lost 3 years ago (4?)