[PAR] [TLE] 2000–01 Houston Rockets season [SEP] The 2000–01 NBA season was the Rockets' 34th season in the National Basketball Association, and 30th season in the city of Houston.  In an effort to shore up their front line, the Rockets signed free agent Maurice Taylor during the offseason.  After the retirement of Charles Barkley, second-year star Steve Francis continued to emerge as the new star of the Rockets averaging 19.9 points per game.  The Rockets got off to a 13–9 start to the season, but then went on a six-game losing streak afterwards.  They would recover and play above .500 for the remainder of the season.  However, the Rockets missed the playoffs despite finishing fifth in the Midwest Division with a winning record of 45–37, which was two games behind the 8th-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.  This season marked an end of an era as Hakeem Olajuwon was traded to the Toronto Raptors following the season.  Also following the season, Shandon Anderson was traded to the New York Knicks. [PAR] [TLE] Steve Francis [SEP] Steven D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player.  He was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft, and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season.  He was a three-time NBA All-Star while playing for the Houston Rockets.  Francis also played for the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, finishing his career with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.  He was known for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks.  He was given the nickname "The Franchise"
[PAR] [TLE] 2000–01 Houston Rockets season [ SEP ] The 2000–01 NBA season was the Rockets ' 34th season in the National Basketball Association , and 30th season in the city of Houston . In an effort to shore up their front line , the Rockets signed free agent Maurice Taylor during the offseason . After the retirement of Charles Barkley , second - year star Steve Francis continued to emerge as the new star of the Rockets averaging 19.9 points per game . The Rockets got off to a 13–9 start to the season , but then went on a six - game losing streak afterwards . They would recover and play above .500 for the remainder of the season . However , the Rockets missed the playoffs despite finishing fifth in the Midwest Division with a winning record of 45–37 , which was two games behind the 8th - seeded Minnesota Timberwolves . This season marked an end of an era as Hakeem Olajuwon was traded to the Toronto Raptors following the season . Also following the season , Shandon Anderson was traded to the New York Knicks . [PAR] [TLE] Steve Francis [ SEP ] Steven D'Shawn Francis ( born February 21 , 1977 ) is an American former professional basketball player . He was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft , and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season . He was a three - time NBA All - Star while playing for the Houston Rockets . Francis also played for the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks , finishing his career with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association . He was known for his crossover dribble , driving ability , and flashy dunks . He was given the nickname " The Franchise "
What is the nickname of the player who starred during the 2000–01 Houston Rockets season?
What is the nickname of the player who starred during the 2000–01 Houston Rockets season ?
The Franchise
The Franchise