[Lotto StudParticipant]

Coming into the league from the 99′ draft class between the 2 who would you rather have & why? Did you honestly think that either player careers would end up like it is now, on the note to where they would be on numerous teams or not in the league anymore? When I first since them play college ball, I thought they would be the top 2 PG’s in the league by far, especially with the combination of size,speed, & athleticism both brought to the game from the PG position.

With my selection if I had the top pick & had to take a PG, I would not hesitate in picking Stevie Franchi$e. I have seen film on him while he was in HS,JUCO,& Maryland and was he special. There will never be another Franchi$e ever IMO!!!!! He could flat out play, & do it all from handling the ball,dishing,attacking the rim @ will, & D up. Just to mention he was also an outstanding leaper with a 45inch vert if I can recall right. It’s just too bad his career was short ended, because I feel as though he could be a key asset to a contender team & give up valuable minutes.

Steve Francis
CAREER STATISTICS
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AVG AST BLK STL PTS AVG
1998-99 34 205 392 .523 124 157 .790 154 4.5 152 4.5 95 579 17.0
SEASON 3PT MADE 3PT ATTEMPTS 3PT PCT
1998-99 45 116 .388
CAREER
1998-99 (Junior)
• Consensus second team All-American
• Named to the all-ACC First Team
• Led the Terps in scoring and steals, led the conference in steals
• 95 steals is second best in school history and 4th best in conference history
• Named to the All-ACC Defensive team by league coaches
• Scored career high 32 points vs Clemson (hit 4-5 three pointers) and added 6 steals
• Career high 13 assists vs Virginia
• Hit 9-9 fgs vs NC State
• First team NJCAA All-American
• Avg 25.3ppg, 8.7 assists, 7.1 rebounds and 5.3 steals
• Helped lead Allegany to an unbeaten regular season
• Had quadruple double vs Vincennes (IN) – 24 pts, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and 10 steals
• Avg 13.5 ppg, 7.1 assists and 6.6 rebounds
• The Ravens lost in the NJCAA Championship game to Indian Hills (IA), finished 36-1
• Did not pay basketball during his senior year in high school due to the death of his mother
• Missed his entire junior season after breaking his ankle early in the year
• Played for team Maryland in the 1996 19-and-under AAU National Championships in Winter Haven, FL
• Avg 18 ppg, 7 asssists and 5 rebounds to earn all-tournament honors

Baron Davis
CAREER STATISTICS
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AVG AST BLK STL PTS AVG
1997-98 32 137 259 .529 75 111 .676 129 4.0 161 5.0 77 373 11.7
1998-99 27 150 312 .481 94 157 .599 97 3.6 138 5.1 68 429 15.9
Totals 59 287 571 .503 169 268 .631 226 3.8 299 5.1 145 802 13.6
SEASON 3PT MADE 3PT ATTEMPTS 3PT PCT
1997-98 24 78 .308
1998-99 35 102 .343
CAREER 59 180 .328
CAREER
• Ranks 10th in steals
• Following his senior year of high school, was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year
• USA Today & McDonald’s first team all-american
1998-99 (Sophomore)
• Named third team AP All-American
• Named first team All-Pac 10
• Ranked 7th in the conference in scoring, 2nd in steals, 2nd in assists
• Scored career high 27 points twice – vs Cal and Syracuse
• Career high 11 assists twice – vs Oregon and Washington State
• His 68 steals is the fourth highest single season total at UCLA
1997-98 (Freshman)
• Named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year
• His 77 steals ranks 2nd on the single season list (Cameron Dollar – 82)
• Led the Pac-10 in steals, 3rd in assists & 7th in fg %
• Suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee after a dunk in the NCAA Tournament second

WHOSE YOUR SELECTION??????

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

steve francis… i havent watch a whole lot of either players… baron davis to me doesnt have vry good shot selection…

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

steve francis… i havent watch a whole lot of either players… baron davis to me doesnt have vry good shot selection…

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

tho francis is out of the league due to inuires, and davis is with the POS clipps

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

tho francis is out of the league due to inuires, and davis is with the POS clipps

[dalinkerParticipant]

I have to go with steve francis. he has more control on his game and has one of the sickest crossovers.

[dalinkerParticipant]

I have to go with steve francis. he has more control on his game and has one of the sickest crossovers.

[nateoak10Participant]

Steve never was a top 5 PG/SG. Baron from 06-08 was and led a meh team to prominence

[nateoak10Participant]

Steve never was a top 5 PG/SG. Baron from 06-08 was and led a meh team to prominence

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I never said Stevie was a top 5 guard. “I thought they would be the top 2 PG’s in the league by far”

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I never said Stevie was a top 5 guard. “I thought they would be the top 2 PG’s in the league by far”

[ghettosermonParticipant]

The question being asked is who would you take coming out not who would you take if you knew how their careers would pan out. No question you’d take Francis. Davis was a solid prospect but nothing special, not to mention he tore his acl just a year prior to the draft. Francis was a can’t miss prospect. A unique hybrid blend of size, athleticism, and scoring punch for a potential PG. His PG skills in college were good enough to complement everything else in his game which was spectacular on the pro level.

[ghettosermonParticipant]

The question being asked is who would you take coming out not who would you take if you knew how their careers would pan out. No question you’d take Francis. Davis was a solid prospect but nothing special, not to mention he tore his acl just a year prior to the draft. Francis was a can’t miss prospect. A unique hybrid blend of size, athleticism, and scoring punch for a potential PG. His PG skills in college were good enough to complement everything else in his game which was spectacular on the pro level.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Thanks for clearing this up +1

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Thanks for clearing this up +1

[ghettosermonParticipant]

Edit I mean College level instead of pro level.

[ghettosermonParticipant]

Edit I mean College level instead of pro level.

[JNixonParticipant]

I would’ve taken Steve Francis out of college over Davis

[JNixonParticipant]

I would’ve taken Steve Francis out of college over Davis

[Toronto16Participant]

Stevie Franchise for me.

[Toronto16Participant]

Stevie Franchise for me.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

If this is only based on their college careers, then without a question I would select Steve Francis over Baron Davis. The fact that Baron had a major knee surgery in college is already enough “red flag” for me to pass up on him and go with Francis.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

If this is only based on their college careers, then without a question I would select Steve Francis over Baron Davis. The fact that Baron had a major knee surgery in college is already enough “red flag” for me to pass up on him and go with Francis.

[Jlv2010]

I like the name B-Diddy more than Franchise.

[Jlv2010]

I like the name B-Diddy more than Franchise.

[Mr.Knick 32Participant]

I would have taken Baron Davis.

[Mr.Knick 32Participant]

I would have taken Baron Davis.

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