Like any other NBA star, Steve Francis also had a lot of memorable experiences during his rookie season in the league. Among them was the first time he entered the San Antonio Spurs ‘ Alamodome arena.
Out of curiosity, “Stevie Franchise” decided to take a quick look at the Spurs’ weight room. In there, Francis saw David Robinson drenched in sweat while lifting weights.
“My rookie year, I remember the first time at San Antonio we get to the Alamodome and I peeked into the workout room, just because I’m happy to be there and wanted just to see the facility. And I see David Robinson working out, and this is before shoot around, before anyone is there. And he’s in a full sweat… He was toning up those biceps up, and he had a solid game that night,” Francis told Forbes in 2021.
David inspired Steve
As an NBA newcomer, Francis was happy to witness a future Hall of Famer maintain such an incredible work ethic. For Steve, what “The Admiral” showed him was exactly what he needed to learn in his young and promising NBA career.