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Steve D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977, in Silver Spring, Maryland,[2] U.S.) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Nicknamed "The Franchise"[1] and self-described as "Steve-O", his on-court and off-court antics have generated considerable controversy throughout his career. He is known for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
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University of Maryland
After attending San Jacinto College as a freshman and Allegany Community College as a sophomore, Francis transferred to the University of Maryland in 1998 for his junior season. The addition of Francis helped propel the Terrapins to a #5 preseason ranking. Francis made an instant impact as Maryland's starting shooting guard, scoring 17 points in the season opener against Western Carolina. Francis and the Terps gained national attention with impressive showings in the Puerto Rico Shootout and a 62-60 win over #5 Stanford in the BB&T Classic. The Terps climbed to a #2 national ranking by early December. San Jacinto College is a community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U.S. state of Texas. ...
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The Terrapins finished second in the ACC in the 1998-99 season with a 13-3 record, losing only to Duke (twice) and Wake Forest. They were defeated by UNC in the semifinals of the ACC tournament. Francis was named to the All-ACC first team and the All ACC Tournament team. The Terrapins were a number 2 seed in the NCAA tournament but were defeated by St. John's in the Sweet 16. Under Francis' leadership, Maryland finished with a school record-setting 28 wins and only 6 losses and were ranked #5 in the final Associated Press poll. The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...
Francis finished the season averaging 17 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 2.8 steals per game. He was a consensus second-team All-American and was named a finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year Awards. Although he stated he was "99% sure" he would return to Maryland for his senior season, he opted to enter the NBA draft. The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to outstanding mens and womens college basketball players. ...
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On February 17, 2002, Francis' #23 jersey was honored (but not retired) by Maryland in a ceremony preceding the game against the #1 ranked Duke Blue Devils. Francis sat on the team's bench during the game and cheered as the Terrapins upset the Blue Devils 87-73. is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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NBA Career
Houston Rockets (1999-2004) He was the 2nd overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies out of the University of Maryland. He famously cried after being chosen by Vancouver, swearing the Chicago Bulls would regret selecting Elton Brand first overall instead. He also publicly announced that he did not want to play for the Grizzlies, citing the distance from his Maryland home, taxes, endorsements, and God's will. Francis was heavily criticized for his antics, especially in Vancouver.[3] The 1999 NBA Draft was held on June 30, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C.. It was the first draft in which four players from the same college were picked in the first round, with Elton Brand (1st selection), Trajan Langdon (11th), Corey Maggette (13th) and William...
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Francis got his wish when he was subsequently traded to the Houston Rockets that summer in a three-team, 11-player blockbuster deal that brought Michael Dickerson, Othella Harrington, Antoine Carr and Brent Price, plus first- and second-round picks to the Grizzlies. He and Brand shared Rookie of the Year honors. The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...
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In his rookie year he was the runner-up to Vince Carter in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. But in Steve's third year, 2001-02, he was affected by an inner ear disorder called Ménière's disease, which gave him daily migraine headaches. The disorder, along with a foot injury, forced Francis to miss 25 games. Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ...
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In Houston, he formed an electric backcourt tandem with Cuttino Mobley, and later had Yao Ming in the paint. Francis was an All-Star in 2002, 2003, and 2004, and valued for his explosiveness to the basket, but was also criticized for his perceived selfishness and labeled a liability on defense. Cuttino Rashawn Mobley (born September 1, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. ...
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When Rudy Tomjanovich stepped down in 2003, Jeff Van Gundy became the replacement coach. Jeff Van Gundy's coaching style did not fit Steve's style of play, even though he made the All Star game in the 2003-04 season; his stats declined from 21.0 PPG 6.2 APG 6.2 RPG to 16.6 PPG 5.5 RPG 6.2 APG. The Houston Rockets made the playoffs that year in 2003-04, Steve Francis's only playoff appearance. But they ran into the powerful Los Angeles Lakers and, despite a powerful and clutch performance from Francis, lost that series 4 games to 1. As his relationship with coach Van Gundy deteriorated it was apparent that the Rockets franchise wanted to go in a different direction. Ultimately, coach Jeff Van Gundy sought to make Yao the focus of the Rockets' offensive attack. However, rather than focusing the offense on Yao, the Rockets traded Francis and others for Tracy McGrady. During Francis' first tenure in Houston, he averaged 19.3 points, 6. 4 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.63 steals in 374 games (372 starts). Rudolph Tomjanovich, Jr. ...
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At first, Francis was unhappy with the trade, but adapted to his new environment. Francis flourished in the "run n' gun" offense of interim head coach Chris Jent. After posting a career-low 16.6 points per game the previous year with the Rockets, Francis averaged 21.3 PPG, 7.0 APG and 5.8 RPG in his first season with the Magic. The Magic started out the year fast in the 2004-05 season, with Francis providing great play, getting a couple of game-winning layups early in the year. They slumped late and missed the playoffs, but it seemed the Magic were heading in a positive direction. Chris Jent (born January 11, 1970 in Orange, California) is a former professional basketball player and coach in the NBA. He grew up in Sparta, New Jersey and played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes, leaving in 1992 after three seasons. ...
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On February 5, 2006, there were rumors that he could be traded to the Denver Nuggets for Earl Watson but they were later dismissed and GM Otis Smith publicly announced that he would not trade Francis. However, rumors persisted that Francis would be traded to the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle SuperSonics, or even back to his former team, the Houston Rockets. is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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New York and Portland (2006-2007) On 22 February, 2006, one day before the NBA's trade deadline, Steve Francis was traded to the New York Knicks for small forward Trevor Ariza and the expiring contract of shooting guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. Prior to the trade, the Denver Nuggets reportedly offered both Watson and Kenyon Martin for Francis, but the deal never took place. He made his Madison Square Garden debut on Friday, February 24th when the New York Knicks faced the New Jersey Nets, and scored 16 points in a 94-90 loss for the Knicks. He wore jersey #1 with the Knicks as his usual #3 was already assigned to Stephon Marbury.[1] Francis has endured a recurring injury, tendinitis in his right knee, and as a result began the 2006-07 season averaging only 11.3 ppg, as opposed to his career 18.4 ppg. He returned on February 10, 2007 vs the Utah Jazz. On March 10th, Francis hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer against the Washington Wizards, ending one of his best games as a Knick in front of his hometown. On 2007 draft night, June 28, the Knicks traded Francis and Channing Frye to the Portland Trail Blazers for Zach Randolph, Dan Dickau, and Fred Jones.[4] On July 10, the Trail Blazers bought out the remaining two years of Francis's contract for a reported $30 million, making him an unrestricted free agent.[5] is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Return to Houston (2007—) The Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and the L.A. Clippers pursued Francis.[5] On July 20, Francis chose the Rockets; signing a two-year $6 million contract with them, although the Heat offered the most money.[5] However, he has failed to make Rick Adelman's rotation coming out of the preseason. He averaged 5.5 points and 3 assists in ten games before undergoing season-ending surgery stemming from an earlier left quadriceps tendon injury.[6] The Miami Heat (known as the HEAT [in all capital letters] on official team publications) is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. ...
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Francis has also publicly said that he plans to use his contract option to come back to the Houston Rockets next year.[7]
Notes - ^ a b c Francis hoping new-found maturity helps strengthen Rockets' title hopes, July 20, 2007
- ^ Rockets Training Camp Bios
- ^ CNNSI.com - NBA Basketball - Say It Ain't So: Vancouver Grizzlies - Thursday July 05, 2001 08:47 AM
- ^ Randolph heading to Knicks, Francis shipped to Blazers in draft-day trade
- ^ a b c Francis' deal with Rockets worth $6 million, July 19, 2007
- ^ Rockets' Francis to have season-ending knee surgery
- ^ Houston Chronicle, "Francis Visits"
Before arriving at Maryland, Francis became the first player to take two unbeaten teams into the National Junior College Tournament, accomplishing this with San Jacinto (Texas) in 1997 and Allegancy (Maryland) in 1998. Francis stands as one of only four players in NBA history (Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Grant Hill)to average at least 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists in each of their first six seasons. Was reported to have a 43 inch vertical leap.
Personal He and his wife, Shelby, have a daughter, Shailyn, and a son, Steve De'Shawn Francis II. Holds the most admiration for his grandmother, Maribel Wilson, and his late mother Brenda Wilson. Received the nickname "Wink" as a youth. Invested as an owner in the "We R One" clothing line. Runs a record label called Isoh Entertainment. Started one game during his high school career, as he played just his sophomore season. Has two older brothers, Jeff Jr. and Terry, and a younger sister, Tiffany. Earlier in his career with the Rockets, attended summer school at the University of Maryland. Enjoys bowling.
External links - NBA.com profile
- ClutchFans.net Steve Francis Profile - Houston Rocket Fan Site
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Aaron Jordan Bramlett (born January 10, 1977 in DeKalb, Illinois) is an American basketball player, currently playing for ASK Riga. ...
Gordan Giricek (born June 20, 1977 in Zagreb) is a Croatian basketball player who currently plays in the NBA with the Utah Jazz. ...
Francisco Marihno Robby Elson (born February 28, 1976 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a professional basketball player of Dutch nationality. ...
Louis Bullock (born May 20, 1976 in Washington, D.C.) is an American professional basketball player. ...
Lee Nailon (born February 22, 1975 in South Bend, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player in the Israeli league, currently with Bnei Hasharon. ...
Ryan Robertson (born October 2, 1976 in Lawton, Oklahoma), is a professional basketball player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round (45th pick) of the 1999 NBA Draft. ...
Todd Carlyle MacCulloch (born January 27, 1976 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. A Winnipeg, Manitoba native, the 70, 280 lb. ...
Currently #23 for the Yakama Sun Kings, Galen Young has had a career filled with both great success and near-great success. ...
Lari Arthur Ketner (born February 1, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former National Basketball Association player. ...
Venson Hamilton (born August 11, 1977) is a American-Spaniard professional basketball player from the USA currently playing with Real Madrid Baloncesto in Spain. ...
Rodney Alan Buford (born November 2, 1977, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American professional basketball player. ...
Kris Clack (born July 6, 1977) was a former basketball player for the University of Texas. ...
Tim Aaron Young (born February 6, 1976 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American professional basketball player. ...
Emanuel David Ginóbili, better known as Manu Ginóbili, (born 28 July 1977 in BahÃa Blanca, Argentina), is an Argentine basketball player. ...
The National Basketball Associations Rookie of the Year Award, first given after the 1952-53 NBA season, is given to the top first-year player in the league. ...
Raymond Darlington Felix (b. ...
Don Meineke of the Fort Wayne Pistons, received the National Basketball Associations first Rookie of the Year Award after the 1952-53 NBA season. ...
Bob Pettit (with the ball) as a player of the St. ...
Maurice Stokes (born June 17, 1933 in Rankin, Pennsylvania - died April 6, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a pro basketball player in the 1950s, whose promising career was shortened by an injury. ...
Tom Heinsohn Thomas William Heinsohn (born August 26, 1934) is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player on the Boston Celtics National Basketball Association (NBA) team. ...
Woodrow Woody Sauldsberry Jr. ...
Elgin Gay Baylor (born September 16, 1934 in Washington, D.C.) is an American former basketball forward. ...
Wilton Norman Wilt Chamberlain (August 21, 1936–October 12, 1999), nicknamed Wilt the Stilt and The Big Dipper, was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player for the Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. ...
Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee), nicknamed The Big O, is a former American NBA player with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Walter Jones Bellamy (born July 24, 1939 in New Bern, North Carolina) is a former pro basketball player. ...
Terry Gilbert Dischinger (born November 14, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. Dischinger was made the first pick of the second round of the NBA Draft in 1962 out of Purdue University by the Chicago Zephyrs. ...
Jerry Ray Lucas (born March 30, 1940) was a legendary basketball star from the 1950s to the 1970s, and is now a world-renowned memory education expert. ...
Willis Reed Jr. ...
Richard (Rick) Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944, in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is an American former professional basketball player. ...
David Bing (born November 24, 1943 in Washington, D.C.) is a former All-Star player in the National Basketball Association, primarily for the Detroit Pistons from 1966 to 1975. ...
Vernon Earl Monroe (born on November 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional basketball player known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing and play-making. ...
Westley Sissel Wes Unseld (born March 14, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American former basketball player and coach in the NBA. Unseld is a prominent member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, 1947 as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr) is an American athlete and retired professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time. ...
Dave Cowens David William Cowens (born October 25, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky) is a former professional basketball player and NBA Head Coach. ...
Geoff Petrie (born April 17, 1948 in Darby, Pennsylvania) is the Sacramento Kings President of Basketball Operations (as of 2005) and a former NBA basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers. ...
Sidney Wicks (born September 19, 1949 in Los Angeles, California) is a retired American basketball player. ...
Robert Allen Bob McAdoo (born September 25, 1951 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player who spent his fourteen-season career between the center and power forward positions in the National Basketball Association. ...
Ernie DiGregorio (born January 15, 1951 in North Providence, Rhode Island) is a former NBA basketball player. ...
Jamaal Abdul-Lateef Wilkes (born Jackson Keith Wilkes on June 2, 1953 in Berkeley, California) is an American former National Basketball Association player who played the small forward position and won four NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. ...
Alvan Leigh Adams (b. ...
Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1956 in Washington, D.C.) is a former basketball small forward who played 15 seasons in the NBA, many of which were played as a member of the Utah Jazz where he amassed the bulk of his legendary numbers. ...
Walter Paul Davis (born September 9, 1954 in Pineville, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ...
Phil Jackson Ford (born February 9, 1956 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is a former professional player in the National Basketball Association. ...
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a retired American NBA basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, and one of the best clutch performers in the history of sports. ...
Darrell Steven Griffith (born June 16, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former NBA basketball player who spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz. ...
Charles Linwood Williams (born March 8, 1960 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina), better known as Buck, is a former American professional basketball player. ...
Robert Terrell (Terry) Cummings was a 69 power forward who played in the National Basketball Association for 18 seasons. ...
Image:Ralph Sampson. ...
Patrick Aloysius Ewing (born August 5, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player. ...
Chuck Connors Person (born June 27, 1964 in Brantley, Alabama) is a former professional player in the National Basketball Association. ...
Mark A. Jackson (born April 1, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York) is a 6 3 former professional basketball player who played point guard for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career spanning from...
Mitchell James (Mitch) Richmond (born June 30, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965)) is a retired American NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. ...
Derrick D. Coleman (born June 21, 1967, in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. Coleman grew up and attended high school in Detroit, Michigan and attended college at Syracuse University. ...
For the American basketball player of the 1970s, see Larry Johnson (Buffalo Braves). ...
Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
For the Canadian-born former BBL basketball player, see Chris Webber (Canadian basketball player). ...
Grant Henry Hill (born October 5, 1972)) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBAs Orlando Magic. ...
Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. ...
Damon Lamon Stoudamire (born September 3, 1973 in Portland, Oregon) is an American NBA basketball player, currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. ...
Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia[1]), nicknamed A.I. and The Answer, is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. ...
Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ...
Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ...
Elton Tyron Brand (born March 11, 1979 in Peekskill, New York) is an American All-Star professional basketball player for the National Basketball Associations Los Angeles Clippers and the USA National Team. ...
Michael Lloyd Mike Miller (born February 19, 1980 in Mitchell, South Dakota, United States) is a professional basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies. ...
Pau Gasol Sáez (born July 6, 1980, in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) is a 2. ...
Amare Carsares Stoudemire (born November 16, 1982 in Lake Wales, Florida) is an American All-Star professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns and the USA National Team. ...
LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor, abbreviated as Emeka Okafor (born September 28, 1982, in Houston, Texas), is an American professional basketball player playing at power forward and center for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. ...
Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. // Paul was born to Charles and Robin Paul. ...
Brandon Roy (born July 23, 1984 in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. ...
current EA Sports logo EA Sports is a brand name used by Electronic Arts since 1993 to distribute games based on sports. ...
This article is about the video game series. ...
The 1994 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1993-1994 NBA season. ...
Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
Mitchell James (Mitch) Richmond (born June 30, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
Timothy Duane (Tim) Hardaway (born September 1, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American basketball point guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and who in his prime was one of the leagues best at his position. ...
Antoine Devon Walker (born August 12, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a Chinese-American professional basketball player with the National Basketball Associations Minnesota Timberwolves, his fifth team since his NBA career started in 1996. ...
Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ...
Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ...
Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. ...
Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ...
Carmelo Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in the Red Hook Projects of Brooklyn, New York)[1] is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ...
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ...
Yuta Tabuse (田臥勇太 Tabuse Yuta, born October 5, 1980 in Japan) is an NBA basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. ...
Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr (born May 24, 1979, in Bartow, Florida) is an American professional basketball player, currently positioned at starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
Pau Gasol Sáez (born July 6, 1980, in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) is a 2. ...
Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw, (born April 16, 1982 in Cormeilles, France) is a French professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns. ...
This article is about the French basketball player. ...
Dirk Werner Nowitzki (pronounced ) (born June 19, 1978 in Würzburg, Germany) is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. ...
Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. ...
Vassilis Spanoulis (Greek: Βασίλης ΣπανοÏλης; born August 7, 1982 in Larissa, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Spanoulis was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (50th overall) of the 2004 NBA Draft. ...
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