Steve Francis Net Worth: is $40 Million

What is Steve Francis net worth? And who is Steve Francis?

In 1999 the NBA received Steve Francis, who had nothing but the makings of a superstar for the next decade and the future to come. Known for his playmaking abilities and his athleticism, the Maryland son and a prowess point guard was on a journey to stardom to be one of the best basketball players of the era.

After his first entry into the league, he banked the co-Rookie of the year award, and on the second season, success followed as he landed on the NBA All-Star team. With such a success, who would not have foreseen this young man making it to the list of the greatest all-time NBA players.

Unfortunately, his shiny star never made it to the glory land, but he had his achievements. Today we shall look at Steve Francis’s net worth, his career, and a few things about his personal life.

Steve Francis  Quick Biography

Steve Francis Real Name: Steven D’Shawn Francis

Steve Francis Age: 45

Steve Francis Date of Birth: born February 21, 1977

Steve Francis Nationality: American

Religion: Christian

Gender: Male

Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)

Profession: Retired basketball player, and today an investor.

Celebrity Net worth in 2022: $40 million

How old is Steve Francis? Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Steve Francis was born on the 21^st of February 1977 making him 45 years old as of the date of writing this piece of article. He has a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighs around 210 lb (95 kg). In regards to Steve Francis body measurement currently the data we have might not be accurate.

Steve Francis Education, School/College University

Francis went to six high schools and dropped out of school at the age of 18 when his mother died. He decided to complete his GED after receiving an offer to play college basketball for San Jacinto College but would later join Allegany College of Maryland. He became the first player in history to take two unbeaten teams to a National Junior College tournament. He would later join Maryland University, where he became a shooting guard.

Steve Francis Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views

Born Steven D’Shawn Francis in 1977, he is the son of Brenda, who died of cancer in 1995. The grandmother raised Francis in Takoma Park, Maryland, as his father was still serving a 20-year jail term for bank robbery charges.

When growing up, he used to be employed by drug dealers selling crack cocaine on the streets just to earn himself some money.  Having been born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Francis is an American of African American ethnicity. He is a Christian, and on Steve Francis political views, he is a democrat since he supported Barack Obama.

Is Steve Francis Married? Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children

Steve Francis personal life is a bit complicated. When he left basketball and his stepfather died he began drinking heavily and got addicted to the bottle. He has been charged drinking under the influence also arrested under burglary charges.

On Steve Francis dating life not much that can be said since he doesn’t have a love life not any we know of. We do not know of his engagement nor do we know of his kids.

Steve Francis Professional Life and Career

Francis was drafted in the 1999 NBA draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. After the draft, he went public to confess he dint want to play for Grizzlies, citing the distance from Maryland, God’s will, endorsements, and taxes as the reasons not to wish to be part of them.  His wishes were fulfilled, and in the 1999-2000 season, he began playing for Houston Rockets.

In his first season, he shared the Rookie of the Year award, and in the second season, he made it to the All-Star game. Things didn’t go so well for him as he had a constant feud with the coach Van Gundy and that saw him traded to Orlando Magic in the 2004 -2006 season.  Being at Orlando Magic still Francis wasn’t happy about it, but he later adapted to the environment. However, something happened in the middle of the season, which made him unhappy, and he decided to leave the team for New York Knicks for the 2006-2007 season.  Here at Knicks, he dint stay for long, and he was bought again by Portland for $30 million before he returned to Houston Rockets for a two-year contract which was $6 million.

At Houston Rockets, things felled apart with injuries, and in 2008 he left for Grizzlies which was in Memphis. No team desired his services again, and its reported Grizzlies waived him.

Steve Francis Awards & Nominations

Steve Francis awards and achievements is something we have documented. Francis won the NBA Rookie of the Year and has been a three time NBA All-Star.

Steve Francis Net Worth, Income & Salary

Steve Francis net worth as of the date of writing is estimated to be around $40 million. As a retired professional basketball player Steve Francis net worth has been amassed through his basketball career at Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. Brand endorsements deals have also contributed highly for his success in building some wealth.

Steve Francis Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

When Steve was growing up, he used to sell crack, but in 2018 there were rumors he might be on crack again, rumors that’s he refuted, citing he was just a stressed man but coping up with whatever was the problem. Today there have been rumors that he is an investor and the owner of a basketball team known Houston Push which is in the TBL, a 35 team league.

Steve Francis on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

Steve Francis Facebook page has around 70k fan likes, and his Twitter account has around 101k followers. On Steve Francis Instagram account, he has around 180k followers while on YouTube, Steve Francis has around 40k subscribers.

Conclusion

Steve Francis net worth is a true reflection that talents pay better at the end of the day but have to be harnessed before it’s too late. To those young basketball players with the hope one day to make it out there, well, Francis’s positive side is good to emulate, though not the side of his life full of alcoholism.Read more related net-worth bio here.More for celebrities click here.