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Francis Wants to Represent USA in '08; 2008 Olympics in Beijing
Topic Started: Dec 21 2005, 03:55 PM (217 Views)
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But the Sentinel has learned that last Wednesday morning, before the Magic's shoot-around in New York, Francis met with Jackson at his office for their first heart-to-heart. Francis asked for the sit-down and said he's glad the air is cleared.

"Yeah, man. It was a good conversation with Stu," he said. "I went to him to voice some things.

"He gave me straight-up answers. I only have one NBA career -- that's what I told him -- and he's going to probably be in that office forever, and hopefully we can co-exist."

Francis said he and Jackson talked about his past and present on-court behavior. A perennial league-leader in technical fouls, he has been whistled for two this season.

Francis said he also made it clear to Jackson that he wants a chance to represent the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

"I definitely want to be a part of that," Francis said. "Stu was telling me about the commitment you have to make."


Francis didn't "bring up" the Vancouver snub with Jackson, but Steve-O conceded his virtual cold war with him can be traced to his draft bailout.

"I think so . . . of course," he said.

He wanted Jackson to know he's not the "old Steve Francis" anymore and not to hold past transgressions against him. Francis said that five years ago he didn't have the maturity to "talk to that guy," meaning Jackson.

The new Steve Francis is growing. It's just the latest in a series of positive changes Francis has made in his life.

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That would be cool. Whether or not he makes the team, at least he's making a commitment to play if the coach's want to select him.
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thats what i was thinking. at least hes voicing that he wants to go play for USA. i hope he gets the chance to play for the US and for orlando in the olympics.

you can see the changes in steve, less TOs, and technical fouls. good job steve.
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