The Rockets are poised to deal Steve Francis and others to Orlando for Tracy McGrady, and clearly Francis isn't too thrilled about potentially being dealt to the Magic.
Francis told Fox 26 in Houston that he would only play for the Magic if Shaquille O'Neal is traded there.
"Earlier today I had a conversation with Shaq," said Francis. "We both discussed the Orlando situation. The only way I think I play for Orlando ... if Shaq plays for Orlando I think I will, but as of right now I'm not even looking at that."
Francis told Mark Berman that he doesn't hold anything against the Rockets organization or the city of Houston.
"I respect the Rockets organization for what they are trying to accomplish," said Steve. "I respect the city of Houston so much. But at the same time, people want to do different things and right now that's the position they're in and that's the position we're in."
But clearly Steve preferred to stay in Houston.
"Last year to me was taking a step to get to the championship, to the playoffs. To move to another team, of course there is disappointment. But at the same time, the NBA is a business, and I respect the business so much that I can't be mad at anybody."
