Steve Francis from Maryland Univ and former Rockets, Magic and Knicks guard is 35 today..Francis was a 3X All-Star and had 18.1 ppg with 6 apg..In November 2010, Francis signed with the Beijing Ducks..He averaged 0.5 points and 0.7 rebounds over four games, playing 14 minutes before leaving the team in late December to return to the U.S..On February 17, 2002, Francis' #23 jersey was honored (but not retired) by Maryland in a ceremony preceding the game against the #1 ranked Duke Blue Devils.