Since a rash of injuries forced him into premature retirement, former Rockets point guard Steve Francis hasn’t had the smoothest transition into civilian life. He’s been known to imbibe from time to ...

The entire Houston Rockets organization was glad to welcome Yao Ming in 2002. Even Rockets star point guard Steve Francis quickly got along well with the Chinese basketball superstar. In the duo's ...

One of the greatest mysteries is what in the hell happened to former NBA star Steve Francis. Recently, Steve Franchise said his drastic change in appearance was due to heavy drinking, not a drug ...

Steve Francis recently opened up about the struggles he has faced due to alcohol abuse, and the former NBA star clearly does not have the issue under control. According to a report from TMZ, Francis ...

One of the greatest mysteries is what in the hell happened to former NBA star Steve Francis. Recently, Steve Franchise said his drastic change in appearance was due to heavy drinking, not a drug ...

When Steve Francis arrived in the NBA in 1999, he had all the makings to be a superstar for the next decade or more. Known for his athleticism and playmaking ability, the Maryland native and talented ...

Charles Barkley took it upon himself to help young NBA stars shortly after he retired. He recognized the skills of guys like Allen Iverson and Steve Francis, but from his perspective, they could reach ...

Before Steve Francis became a superstar in the NBA, the former Rockets guard said he sold crack years before being drafted. Francis opened up about his journey to the NBA in a story for The Players’ ...

Former Houston Rockets star Steve Francis is as surprised as anyone else that he made it to the NBA, saying that a few short years before being drafted, he was selling crack on a street corner. In a ...

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