Original sentence: He known as a liability on defense, but is also known for his explosiveness to the basket with dunks.Rumors surrounding his absence at a team function due to his attending the Super Bowl were only an example of his perceived antics on and off the court, stressing his relationship with the Houston fan base.Steve Francis is said to have a 42" vertical leap, but this has not been validated
Edited sentence: He is a liability on defense, but is known for his explosiveness to the basket with dunks.Rumours surrounding his absence at a team function due to his attending the Super Bowl were only an example of his perceived antics on and off the court, stressing his relationship with the Houston fan base.Steve Francis is said to have a 42" vertical leap, but this has not be validated