Steve francis (1977 February 2 1-) was born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, USA. He is an American professional basketball player and serves as a point guard. In the NBA draft of 1999, he was selected by Vancouver Grizzlies (later renamed Memphis Grizzlies) with the second overall pick in the first round, and was traded to Houston Rockets before the 1999-2000 season. In 2004, it was traded to Orlando Magic by the Rockets and to new york Knicks in 2006. In 2007, Francis chose to return to the Rockets again, but was traded to the Grizzlies on February 24, 2008, and was laid off by the Grizzlies on October 27, 2009. In the 1999-2000 season, he averaged 18.0, 6.6 assists and 1.53 steals per game, making him the first rookie in the history of the Rockets. 1999-2000 season, he was indisputably selected as the "best rookie team"; Won the title of "best rookie" in 1999-2000 season. On June 24, 2000, he won the title of "Player of the Week" and became the first rookie in the NBA to win this honor. In March 2002 and 2004, he was selected for the All-Star Game three times. 2010165438+1On October 29th, Francis officially signed a contract with Beijing Shougang Club of CBA, and on February 28th, 12, he cancelled the contract with Shougang Club.