Soon, Steve Francis will pick what team he will play for for the upcoming 2007-2008 NBA season.
Will it be Houston, his once proud hometown?
Will it be Los Angeles, with best friend in the world Cuttino Mobley? I smell a sitcom!
Will it be Miami, his most realistic chance at a championship? (That's right, I said it.)
Say what you will about Steve Francis, but he does still have a valuable skill set. He can penetrate off the dribble and although he is streaky, his midrange jumper can be effective. The guy was a big time scorer in his hey-day, but he is still only 30 years old - hardly over the hill. Could he play with Wade? Yes. Would it be recommended to have two soft defensive guards on the floor with inconsistent jumpers at the same time? Probably not too often. Yet for the price, Francis would be a big lift to any team.
"It gives us the luxury of really being able review these circumstances from a basketball-fit perspective as opposed to strictly a financial one," Fried said.
That's a good sign for the Heat's chances because President Pat Riley has said he won't overpay for lower-tier free agents. Francis has spoken with Riley about his potential role with the Heat, Fried said. LINK
Francis will be making his decision soon. We'll see if he is going to punch tickets to Miami - and away from his hometown and his BFF Cuttino.
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