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Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Photo: Brian Rogers | Houston Chronicle
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Photo: Brian Rogers | Houston Chronicle
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis, left, appears in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017 along with attorney Rusty Hardin to pleaad guilty to DWI charges.
Photo: Brian Rogers | Houston Chronicle
Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady chat with Kobe Bryant during a Rockets-Lakers game Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.
Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady chat with Kobe Bryant during a Rockets-Lakers game Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.
Photo: @Lakers Twitter
Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady were shown on TV sitting courtside during the Rockets-Lakers game Saturday.
Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady were shown on TV sitting courtside during the Rockets-Lakers game Saturday.
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Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis throws out the first pitch before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis throws out the first pitch before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis throws out the first pitch before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Houston.
Former Houston Rocket Steve Francis throws out the first pitch before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Houston.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
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July 20, 2007 – Steve Francis, point guard
Francis’ return to Houston never panned out. He rarely played and was waived on Christmas Eve, 2008.
July 20, 2007 – Steve Francis, point guard
Francis’ return to Houston never panned out. He rarely played and was waived on Christmas Eve, 2008.
Photo: Steve Ueckert, Houston Chronicle
The Rockets traded for Francis before he ever played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, who picked him second overall in 1999. He starred for five seasons in Houston, averaging 19 points a game and becoming the 11th leading scorer in franchise history. He was the 1999-00 co-Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star. less
The Rockets traded for Francis before he ever played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, who picked him second overall in 1999. He starred for five seasons in Houston, averaging 19 points a game and … more
Photo: Steve Campbell, Houston Chronicle
Spurs guard Tony Parker falls backwards as he collides with Rockets guard Steve Francis in this April 4, 2002 photo.
Spurs guard Tony Parker falls backwards as he collides with Rockets guard Steve Francis in this April 4, 2002 photo.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
2002
17. Steve Francis, Rockets guard: In his fourth season, the former first-round pick averaged 21 points per game and played in his second All Star game.
2002
17. Steve Francis, Rockets guard: In his fourth season, the former first-round pick averaged 21 points per game and played in his second All Star game.
Photo: KAREN WARREN, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Stevie Franchise
Steve Francis, Rockets
Stevie Franchise
Steve Francis, Rockets
Photo: TIM JOHNSON, AP
1999-2000, Steve Francis, guard: Francis (3) was the Rockets’ leading scorer that season with 18 points per game.
1999-2000, Steve Francis, guard: Francis (3) was the Rockets’ leading scorer that season with 18 points per game.
Photo: NICK PROCAYLO, AP
Houston Rockets’ Steve Francis hangs on the rim after a slam dunk Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens). HOUCHRON CAPTION (01/09/2004): With Steve Francis hanging 25 points on the Knicks, Jeff Van Gundy’s return (NOT PICTURED) was no contest.
Houston Rockets’ Steve Francis hangs on the rim after a slam dunk Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens). HOUCHRON CAPTION
Photo: KATHY WILLENS, AP
Oct. 22, 2002 | Yao Ming joins Steve Francis at the Compaq Center before the start of the 2002 season. The Rockets made Yao the first overall pick of the draft.
Oct. 22, 2002 | Yao Ming joins Steve Francis at the Compaq Center before the start of the 2002 season. The Rockets made Yao the first overall pick of the draft.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Former Houston Rockets basketball star Steve Francis – known as “Steve Franchise” – pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.
Francis, 40, admitted guilt in exchange for time served and a $1,000 fine before County Court at Law Judge Paula Goodhart.
Prosecutors, and the judge, took into account that Francis voluntarily went into a treatment program after his November arrest.
On Tuesday, the judge questioned him about his continued treatment for alcohol abuse and Francis told the judge he was embarrassed to face his children and other kids who look up to a former NBA player.
ON BOND: Judge sets bail again for ex-Rockets star Steve Francis
“It was a mistake that happened and I’m glad to get it behind me,” Francis said outside the courtroom with his attorney, Rusty Hardin.
Francis played for the Rockets from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2007 to 2008. He was the second overall draft choice in 1999 and was later named NBA co-Rookie of the Year.
Francis was arrested for drunk driving in 2001 while he was out with an injury. He was acquitted on that charge.
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