The Steve Francis Pandemic, AKA Players That Abrubtly... Disappeared

Symptoms of the unfortunate disease: Declining and retiring is forgone. Usually a chain of mishaps occur.  Amidst your prime or development, you fall off the face of the planet. Rapid decline. Banishment from the league. (Joking. The Origin, Steve Francis Right off the bat he was met with controversy when drafted. He enjoyed several seasons under the rockets along with best friend Cuttino Mobley. The arrival of Yao Ming brought promise but Francis was ultimately traded because of friction with then head coach Jeff Van Gundy. After a slew of injuries and an eventual trade to New York Stevie would never be the same.His rookie season. 18 points, 6.6 assists, 5.3 rebounds. 1.5 steals.His best season. 21.3 points, 7 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals.Three time All-StarCo-Rookie of the YearIncredible DunkerFell off the face of the planet. Other recorded accounts of the disease.   Michael Sweetney Georgetown product, standout, Michael Sweetney. He averaged 18 points and shot...