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Steve Francis
Position: G
Born: Feb 21, 1977
Height: 6-3 / 1,91
Weight: 200 lbs. / 90,7 kg.
College : Maryland

· In 2003-04, joined Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and Grant Hill as the only players in NBA history to average 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in each of their first five seasons
· Has 78 career double-doubles and six career triple-doubles
· Scored 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting in his third consecutive start for the West at the 2004 NBA All-Star Game.
· In franchise history, ranks sixth in career scoring average, second in career assists average, third in career steals average, fourth in triple-doubles, fifth in three-pointers made and fifth in steals
· Stood with Kevin Garnett as the only NBA players to average 20 points with six rebounds and six assists in 2002-03
· Scored a career-high 44 points with 11 assists vs. the L.A. Lakers on 1/17/03, becoming the first player in Rockets history to reach 40 points and 10 assists in the same game
· Averaged 19.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and a career-high 1.76 steals per game during the 2000-01 season, becoming the first Rockets player and the 18th player in NBA history to lead his team in total points, rebounds and assists
· Named the 1999-2000 Schick NBA Co-Rookie of the Year, sharing honors with Chicago's Elton Brand
· Compiled his first career triple-double on 1/27/00 vs. Golden State with 25 points and career highs of 17 rebounds and 14 assists
· Led Houston with averages of 18.0 points, 6.6 assists and 1.53 steals in his first season, becoming the first Rockets rookie to lead his team in all of these categories
· Honored as a unanimous selection on the Schick All-Rookie First Team
· Became the first player in franchise history to register 400 rebounds and 500 assists in the same season
· Set the Rockets rookie record for assists in a season
· Became the first rookie in franchise history to win NBA Player of the Week (1/24/00)
· Finished as the runner-up to Vince Carter in the NBA.com Slam Dunk Contest, following his performances in the Schick Rookie Challenge and Sony 2ball competition during All-Star Weekend

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