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| Francis Apologizes, Thanks Magic Fans; Takes out ad in back of Orlando Sentinel | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 19 2005, 08:17 PM (542 Views) | |
| iceveins333 | Apr 19 2005, 08:17 PM Post #1 |
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On the back page Steve Francis took it out as an ad and wrote a letter to Magic fans thanking them for their support through the season and he says he wants to stay in Orlando and looks forwoard to bringing post season success next year. |
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| c4ac5 | Apr 19 2005, 08:21 PM Post #2 |
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thats encouraging,sounds like he wants to stay in o-town,I would attribute a lot of that to the development of howard.With him getting better and if the rest of the team can stay healthy,this team could make a run next year. |
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| MagicMadness | Apr 19 2005, 08:59 PM Post #3 |
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Here is what the ad said:
I think it was a very nice gesture by Francis; one that was not necessary by him, but much appreciated by myself and hopefully most of the fans. A lot of people blamed Francis for our losing down the stretch, but give the guy a break, he plays hard, he's a very good leader, and he knows how to be clutch. I'm looking forward to this offseason when he works on becoming more of an SG so he can take over that position next year. Francis is a very loyal player, as evident to how he felt about leaving Houston last summer. But, once he came here he embraced the city and the team, even going so far as to "change" his nickname from Stevie-Franchise to Stevie-O (for Orlando). I've gained more respect for Francis these past few weeks than I had for him even when we were winning earlier in the season. |
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| c4ac5 | Apr 19 2005, 09:04 PM Post #4 |
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Well he and the rest of the team haven't exactly had great attitudes all year,his standpoint during the mobley trade was pretty immature,cause a veteran like him is supposed to know it's a business,and mobley is not an allstar,Hill is the allstar.But at least he's showing signs of trying to be a good citizen. |
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| Drex22 | Apr 19 2005, 09:38 PM Post #5 |
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Yep, well said... Steve did the samething with the paper here in Houston thanking the fans and team after he got traded, very classy... |
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| adamosthegreek | Apr 20 2005, 10:26 AM Post #6 |
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Last time I checked, I never recalled T-MAC ever doing something this good before. :@ I'm telling you guys that Stevie won't go anywhere else this season, and this letter proves it. B)
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| Drex22 | Apr 20 2005, 11:00 AM Post #7 |
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To be fair, T-mac did it for Houston when he got here.. |
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| dxwwf3 | Apr 20 2005, 01:12 PM Post #8 |
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My level of respect and admiration for Steve-O has gone through the roof in the last 5 minutes. Thank you Steve. |
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| Black and Blue | Apr 20 2005, 04:05 PM Post #9 |
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After such an incredibly immature season, this definitely was a welcome surprise by Franchise. If he indeed wrote this, and not his publicists, then it is a strong step in the right direction for next season. |
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| Black and Blue | Apr 20 2005, 04:09 PM Post #10 |
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I didnt notice any apology though, as the title of this thread and our hopes would like there to be! |
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| melbournemagic | Apr 20 2005, 04:10 PM Post #11 |
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Hopefully its true and not just good PR. I work for an advertising/PR agency and some of the things we do aren't always "sincere". This ad smells of creative PR. After the Magic's practice Tuesday, the media waited to ask Francis about his full-page ad and his thoughts on this season and next. And what does he do after his public gesture of goodwill? The unpredictable Steve-O refused all interview requests and rushed out the door. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Apr 20 2005, 04:25 PM Post #12 |
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that makes me feel so much better about not making the playoffs. hope he says here and helps us reach our goal to make the playoffs.
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| magicman407 | Apr 20 2005, 04:53 PM Post #13 |
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Thats my dawg steveo I dont know y everyone has been hatin on him |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Apr 20 2005, 05:00 PM Post #14 |
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well... the ad/letter might not be true |
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| Magic333 | Apr 20 2005, 05:09 PM Post #15 |
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Im proud of Steve-O for saying that............. And next year...... I promise you that we will make the playoffs....... We need a good coach and a couple of more role players or 1 more superstar or big man............. But this season was not a total disaster.... |
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