Steve Francis Busted for PI After Penning Story on His Alcoholism

Remeber when Steve Francis was the man? He was drafted second overall in 1999 and earned the status of Rookie of the Year. The 3x NBA All-Star was poised for great success, but his battle with alcoholism killed his career. A decade after he left the NBA, Francis is still struggling with his demons.
Francis was arrested for public intoxication in Burbank, California, on Sunday night. Police responded to a call that stated a drunk customer in a hotel bar was making a scene. Burbank police stated that when they arrived, the former NBA star "was under the influence to an extent that he posed a risk to his own safety and the safety of others. " Francis was taken to jail but was released early Monday morning after being given a citation.
Francis penned an open letter about his struggle with alcohol abuse in The Players' Tribune just a week before being arrested. In the article, Francis writes,
"What happened to Steve Francis? I was drinking heavily, is what happened. And that can be just as bad. In the span of a few years I lost basketball, I lost my whole identity, and I lost my stepfather, who committed suicide.
I just let go, man."
Source: tmz.com