Finley Picks Spurs !!!!

[tmtcsc]

Wow

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2147720

[blackbucket]

link?

[tmtcsc]

link?


Sorry, ESPN's Marc Stein


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2147720

[Useruser666]

Holy SHIT!!!

[Solid D]

CIA Pop strikes again. :lol

[timvp]

Man, I loved Devin. I was a huge fan of him from day one.

:depressed

But you can't turn down a two-time all-star. You just can't. Especially one that has gas in the tank.

[blackbucket]

Got damn.

FREAKIN' CIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pop is da MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! :fro

[totalspurshomer]

Sweet. Simply sweet!

[CubanMustGo]

Forget the "Don't mess with Texas" slogan. Go with "Don't mess with POP" !!

[samikeyp]

Look out!

[Useruser666]

"To be a part of a championship team, I'm excited," Finley said. "This is the closest I've ever been to a championship. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping this team repeat."

The closest he's ever been to a championship is joining the Spurs before the season even starts? :lol

[Kip Fanatic]

Miami's Pat Riley, Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire and Minnesota's Kevin Garnett were among the big names to fly to Chicago last week to make face-to-face pitches to Finley. In the end, he went with the team that sent a one-man delegation  Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- to Finley's hometown

That's all it takes.

[totalspurshomer]

Here's the whole article:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/colum...marc&id=2147720

The team that won the Michael Finley Sweepstakes is the same team that just won an NBA championship.


Finley told ESPN.com on Wednesday that he has chosen to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, spurning a richer offer from the Miami Heat and the lure of an emotional return to the Phoenix Suns to reunite with close friend Steve Nash.


Hey Dallas, Michael Finley is heading to your conference rivals.The Dallas Mavericks tried for weeks to move Finley to an Eastern Conference team to prevent him from joining the Spurs or the Suns. When it couldn't swing a trade before the Aug. 15 deadline to exercise the NBA's new amnesty clause, Dallas reluctantly waived the two-time All-Star, making Finley an unrestricted free agent and the target of an intense two-week courtship that also involved the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.


Miami's Pat Riley, Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire and Minnesota's Kevin Garnett were among the big names to fly to Chicago last week to make face-to-face pitches to Finley. In the end, he went with the team that sent a one-man delegation  Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- to Finley's hometown.


The complete structure of the deal with San Antonio hasn't been finalized, including the length of the contract, but Finley will receive a starting salary of roughly $2.5 million this season.


"To be a part of a championship team, I'm excited," Finley said. "This is the closest I've ever been to a championship. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping this team repeat."


Asked why he picked San Antonio, Finley said: "In a nutshell, they're already a championship team but they have room for improvement. And I feel my game can help them in the areas where they need improvement."


Landing Finley, 32, completes an impressive summer haul for the Spurs, who felt a need to be as aggressive as they've ever been in free agency after struggling to holds leads of 2-0 and 3-2 over Detroit in a taut-as-possible NBA Finals. They expect Finley to supply off-the-bench punch and a reliable 3-point stroke as the third wing of a swing trio that features All-Star guard Manu Ginobili and defensive specialist Bruce Bowen.


Since free agency began July 1, San Antonio has also re-signed playoff hero Robert Horry, added wily Argentinean post man Fabricio Oberto to the frontcourt rotation and Monday signed fiery veteran point guard Nick Van Exel, Finley's former Dallas teammate.


Popovich's foremost challenge next season will be massaging playing time and egos with a roster far deeper than the Spurs typically carry. It remains to be seen, for starters, what role remains for Brent Barry, who was San Antonio's marquee newcomer last summer.


Yet it's a challenge Popovich welcomes, after lengthy struggles to find a bench spark in the wake of Ginobili's emergence and knowing that the Spurs' perimeter shooting could use an upgrade to capitalize on the ability of Tim Duncan and Ginobili to collapse defenses. It's believed that Van Exel, like Horry, isn't interested in heavy minutes during the regular season and wants badly to fit in with the Spurs for a shot at a championship. It was also clear during the playoffs that San Antonio could use a playoff-tested alternative at point guard to the up-and-down Tony Parker, whose only backup last season was untested rookie Beno Udrih.


Missing out on Finley, meanwhile, comes as a blow to the Suns more than any other spurned suitor. With Nash as lead recruiter, and banking on Finley's fond feelings for the desert after starting his career there in 1995, Phoenix was hoping to land the 10-year veteran to start him in the guard slot vacated by Joe Johnson. Finley would have joined Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and the returning Jim Jackson in a group approach to replacing Johnson.


The Suns, though, could only offer Finley a veteran minimum salary of $1.1 million for next season. Failing to land Finley doesn't necessarily knock Phoenix from its top-two perch in the West, after the Suns made their own series of roster tweaks, but figures to make it tougher for them to close the gap on the team that knocked Phoenix out in last spring's Western Conference finals.

The Heat, widely regarded as the favorites in the Finley chase, were offering a starting salary at the full mid-level exception ($5 million) and the chance to team with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade. Yet with the Heat already having added Antoine Walker, Jason Williams and James Posey in a five-team trade last month, Finley ultimately decided to pass on seeing how he'd fit into that mix. Instead he joins a club known for meshing quickly, with Duncan serving as the only constant on three very different championship teams.


Finley's decision will also come as a blow to the Mavericks and particularly star forward Dirk Nowitzki, who with Finley and Nash formed what was known in Dallas as a close-like-brothers Big Three. The Mavericks didn't want to see Finley follow Nash to Phoenix, but they were rooting against San Antonio, too, hoping their former face of the franchise would choose Miami or Detroit after the fruitless trade attempts.


The Mavericks decided they had to waive Finley because the amnesty clause will spare Dallas future luxury-tax payments on the nearly $52 million it still owes him. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban estimates the total savings over the next three seasons to be closer to $90 million, because Finley will receive his remaining Dallas salary in annual installments of less than $5 million.

[mrpach]

so its confirmed????

[Dre_7]

Just saw it on ESPN News!!!!!!
:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

All the Finley haters can kiss my..............grits :angel

[Manu20]

:elephant :elephant :elephant Welcome Finley!!!!!





Bye Devin :depressed

[Kip Fanatic]

I guess Finley read the thread I started saying he was taking too long and had to make a decision already. You see? It works people.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Hell Yeah!!!!!

[alamo50]

OH MY GOD!

:hat

[samikeyp]

In the end, he went with the team that sent a one-man delegation  Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- to Finley's hometown

That's all it takes.

well that and a couple of these:

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u36/trrsranch/small/23547379.Spurs2003NBAChampionshipRing.jpg

:)

[Kip Fanatic]

I can only imagine what Pop told Finley. That dude is awesome. I want Pop to go with me to court when I ask the judge to remove my warrant and give me more time to pay the ticket next week.

[Rustinpeace9]

holy shit...thats my first post! haha i'll miss devin brown...

[timvp]

Damn, what a stacked, stacked team.

C Mohammed
PF Duncan
SF Bowen
SG Ginobili
PG Parker

C Oberto
PF Horry
SF Finley
SG Barry
PG Van Exel
C Nesterovic
PG Udrih

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaamn.

[Shelly]

Holy Cow!

[T Park]

HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


RC Buford better get that long overdue GM of the year award.

[Kip Fanatic]

I will now anxiously wait for all the huge media outlets to write how the Spurs will win the 05'/06' NBA Finals and so on. All last month they were crowning the Heat as champs and what not.

[Useruser666]

It's too bad we couldn't get Yao to sign here. Boy the Spurs sure do suck at free agency.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Damn, what a stacked, stacked team.

C Mohammed
PF Duncan
SF Bowen
SG Ginobili
PG Parker

C Oberto
PF Horry
SF Finley
SG Barry
PG Van Exel
C Nesterovic
PG Udrih

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaamn.
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_55.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_69.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_34.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_36.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_13.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_1.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_21.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_33.gif

[Rustinpeace9]

you guys think they might start Finley every once in a while? you dont think Pop will play around with the idea a few games?

[timvp]

The Spurs will go into the season as the favorites now.

That will be weird.

[Marcus Bryant]

Nothing better than having experience on the bench.

:smokin

So long, Devin. :depressed

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Damn, what a stacked, stacked team.

C Mohammed
PF Duncan
SF Bowen
SG Ginobili
PG Parker

C Oberto
PF Horry
SF Finley
SG Barry
PG Van Exel
C Nesterovic
PG Udrih

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaamn.

What will the rest of the roster look like?
Sean Marks? Devin Brown (I know he's almost gone for sure)? Tony Massenburg?

[spurster]

TD's sales pitch works again!

Man, are the Spurs stacked. The second five would be playoff contenders.

[mookie2001]

im surprised.

[spurster]

I'd say the Spurs offseason rates A+. They've picked up loads of talent for peanuts.

[Horry For 3!]

Crazy. I never thought he'd be on the Spurs :lol

[T Park]

"Spurs cant sign Stud FAs"

"Were the Spurs"


GMAFB!!

The Spurs have entered a new era baby!!

[nkdlunch]

How about we alternate team 1 and team 2 throughout the season? then each player will only have played 42 games instead of 84 by playoff time

[CubanMustGo]

Almost the whole bloody team plays here for less than they could make elsewhere (well, OK, excluding Rasho). Sweet.

[blackbucket]

Miami's Pat Riley, Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire and Minnesota's Kevin Garnett were among the big names to fly to Chicago last week to make face-to-face pitches to Finley. In the end, he went with the team that sent a one-man delegation  Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- to Finley's hometown.


SUCKAS :lol When you have a good guy like Finley, you don't need all the fanfare. Keep it simple and sincere.

[Dre_7]

4th qtr, seconds left, SA needs a bucket to win or tie and this is the team they can have on the floor for the last second shot:

NVE
Manu
Finley
Horry
Duncan


WOW!!! :lol Awesome!

[Sec24Row7]

all i can say is...

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH

[Horry For 3!]

The Spurs will go into the season as the favorites now.

That will be weird.
We were the favorites last year.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

san antonio spurs 99,03,05,06,07,08,09,2010 nba champs!!!

[samikeyp]

How about we alternate team 1 and team 2 throughout the season? then each player will only have played 42 games instead of 84 by playoff time

82, maybe? :p

[mookie2001]

crazy

[Kip Fanatic]

This is almost too good to be true. You get NVE for $1.67 and Finley for about $2.5. Talk about the clearance rack.

[samikeyp]

We were the favorites last year.

Nahh...the "experts" will still find a way to pick someone else....let them. :)

[JustSpurs]

Pop is the shit!

[Marcus Bryant]

So much for the media being on Miami's jock.

[mookie2001]

Finley
career 81% FT

[timvp]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.

[nkdlunch]

I guess we'll help out 2 ex-Mavs get their rings

[Useruser666]

I bow my head and say a silent prayer to the Hoopsworld God! :rollin

[G-Nob]

Pray for health. Pray for continuity.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.
Pop is David Copperfield in desguise!

[Kip Fanatic]

Can you imagine what Mark Cuban is doing right now? :shootme

[Rustinpeace9]

Nahh...the "experts" will still find a way to pick someone else....let them. :)

very true, im sure they'll still think Miami will win it. just like last yr. let them think that...

[King]

I loved Devin, but he needs a chance to play. He wasn't going to get a whole bunch of playing time here. Good luck to him.

Finley and NVE added to a championship team that lost nothing. That's sick.

[BillsCarnage]

See, once NVE was signed that changed Finley's mind from the Suns I think. Spurs will definately be the favs for this coming season. But ya still have to play the games.

[blackbucket]

I bow my head and say a silent prayer to the Hoopsworld God! :rollin


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol INDEED!

[Trainwreck2100]

Hoopwolrd lokks like morons again.

[nkdlunch]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.


He want's a ring. This is the easiest way to get it.

[Trainwreck2100]

Bring on the Bandwagonners :pctoss

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Can you imagine what Mark Cuban is doing right now?
He's looking at the mirror and doing this... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_1.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_18.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_44.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_4.gif

[Horry For 3!]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.
True. I thought he was going to the Heat for sure. I am shocked but excited.

[CubanMustGo]

Can you imagine what Mark Cuban is doing right now? :shootme

Mark: :hang :baby :flipoff :cuss :vomit

[Horry For 3!]

He's looking at the mirror and doing this... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_1.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_18.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_44.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_4.gif
:lmao

[mookie2001]

But ya still have to play the games.

WHAT?


does Pop know about this???????????????

[BigVee]

This is truly unbelievable. The great thing is unlike the Lakers loading up a couple of years ago, is that all the players added are guys with starter talent knowing they have a bench role. This will be so huge during the year when guys are tired, dinged-up etc. Man what an off season!!!

[hussker]

Objects in the mirror are FURTHER than they appear, i.e., the REST of the NBA...

[timvp]

I bow my head and say a silent prayer to the Hoopsworld God! :rollin

New rule. No more posting articles from that garbage site.

Emmett Shaw is the only exception.

[BillsCarnage]

Hoopwolrd lokks like morons again.

Amen.


Hey, in other news the Saints are moving NFL operations(the business) to SA.

[alamo50]

Bring on the Bandwagonners :pctoss


So what?
Let's paint the globe silver and black!

GO SPURS GO!!!

:king

[GhostofAlfrederickHughes]

Absolutely incredible. Much as we'll miss Devin Brown, this signing (plus the addition of van Exel) makes the Spurs the deepest squad in the league.

Don't forget---the one thing the Spurs haven't done in their recent glorious history is to repeat. This gives them a SERIOUS edge on doing that. Forget about Finley's past 'playoff failures,' remember he never played on a team with Duncan in the post and Ginobili/Parker in the backcourt.

Depending on the contract specifics, it will also be interesting to see if this leads to any other deals. Not that I think they SHOULD make any....this roster is stacked!!!

:spin

[mookie2001]

my new rule was going to be nobody can ever use "imo" or "imho"

if you say something, we'll just assume thats what you think, IMO

[Kip Fanatic]

See, once NVE was signed that changed Finley's mind from the Suns I think. Spurs will definately be the favs for this coming season. But ya still have to play the games.

Someone's scared.

[Kori Ellis]

my new rule was going to be nobody can ever use "imo" or "imho"

if you say something, we'll just assume thats what you think, IMO

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Dre_7]

BTW Fin is only 32!

YEAH!!!!!!! :elephant

[Trainwreck2100]

So what?
Let's paint the globe silver and black!

GO SPURS GO!!!

:king


I have nothing against the good ones, however a majority of them like to talk shit to other teams and that make US look bad.

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Nice job. I think Finley is overrated, but that doesn't mean he can't be valuable coming off the bench. I don't like that he signed with you, but I'd rather have that than him going to Miami. I don't know if I'd have been able to handle all the ass kissing they woulda got from the media.

[2centsworth]

Someone's scared.
he's not scared, there's something comforting in knowing your fate.

[BillsCarnage]

Someone's scared.

http://www.azcentral.com/phorum/read.php?36,396872

Uh, go back a week and look at the first post on this Suns thread.


:fro

[sa_butta]

Yeeeeeeeeeeesssssss!!!!!

[Shelly]

Hee Hee. I just called my dad and brother Laker fans to rub it in...

[Marcus Bryant]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.


It was a test of how bad he wanted it. Now the Spurs have every spot filled plus bench offense plus an extra big game player to go to. Finally the Spurs are starting to get some pull with free agents.

[nkdlunch]

In the end, he went with the team that sent a one-man delegation -- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- .

:smokin


Asked why he picked the Spurs, Finley said: "In a nutshell, they're already a championship team but they have room for improvement. And I feel my game can help them in the areas where they need improvement."

:tu

[Medvedenko]

Good for the Spurs...better than the Heat....I guess Shaq isn't the GM like he professes he is....going to be a interesting year for sure. I would rather have the Spurs win it all than anyone not named the Lakers.

[BillsCarnage]

I don't want to hear ANYONE from this thread bash Finley when he's out half the season and/or PO's with a stiff back.

[T Park]

And if we do, WTF are you gonna do.

Be gone troll....

[mookie2001]

well hopefully hed return for the playoffs and give a Shawn Marionesque performance

[sanman53]

Finley
career 81% FT

YES!

Good stat! Anyone know about NVE freethrow stat?

[usckk]

YES!!! Freaking Awesome! Come'on! Go Spurs GO!

[Shelly]

http://mc.clintock.com/first_floor/kitchen/cabinet_beside_refrigerator/upper_cabinet/wheat_thins.jpg

For Everyone!

[BillsCarnage]

And if we do, WTF are you gonna do.

Be gone troll....

Like you're one to talk... Mr. Fickle Flopper

[nkdlunch]

YES!

Good stat! Anyone know about NVE freethrow stat?

76% I beleive

[Kori Ellis]

Finley can miss a few games and no one will sweat it - the Spurs are four/five players deep on the wings.

[FoxMulder]

Awesome... who can beat the Spurs now?!
A question Finley will be a starter or will come from the bench!?

Congratulations!!! RC and Pop did it again... they fill the holes with the best..

PG->NVE
SG/SF->Finley
Center->Oberto

RC and Pop are the Best Manager team...

[Vashner]

nooooo..!!

[Lonestar]

CIA Pop and RC!! What a summer!! We'll miss you Devin! Damn, I'm feeling like we just won game 7 all over again!!

[tlongII]

The Spurs should win at least 65 games this year. I HATE you!

[T Park]

If Healthy.

This team will win 72 games.

[Money316]

Almost the whole bloody team plays here for less than they could make elsewhere (well, OK, excluding Rasho). Sweet.

no shame :lmao :lmao :lmao

[mookie2001]

lol
79-3

bennet salvatore screws them over

tmac scores 34 points in 40 seconds

and they take the last game off

[BillsCarnage]

If Healthy.

This team will win 72 games.


79-3

Ok, now you two are delusional.

[usckk]

I'm buying dinner for everyone!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

http://www.ezekielbearsports.com/bbs/images/smilies/hailtheking.gif

Guess who the Spurs are.

[mookie2001]

all the spurs have to do is study the WCF tapes of Shawn Marion for hours on end.

[T Park]

Ok, now you two are delusional

You thinking the Suns are OK, is delusional.

[angel_luv]

Wow! This is a surprise.

[Money316]

See, once NVE was signed that changed Finley's mind from the Suns I think. Spurs will definately be the favs for this coming season. But ya still have to play the games.

Bill you're a class act in my book.
:fro :fro :fro

[Extra Stout]

I'm waiting for the Jason Whitlock article questioning Finley's manhood and calling him a gravy trainer.

He'll have to dictate the article after he puts his fist through the wall tonight.

[timvp]

The scary thing is Finley might be the best player on the team at guarding Amare Stoudemire.

:hat

[T Park]

lol.

Did Finley actually have a go at guarding him?

[smdanss]

1. Welcome Finley!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Congrats to Pop and Spurs team.
2. Wish you the best Brown.
3. Are we still able to sign GRob for the 13th spot?

[timvp]

lol.

Did Finley actually have a go at guarding him?

Yeah, and he guarded him better than anyone on the Spurs.

[sa_butta]

The scary thing is Finley might be the best player on the team at guarding Amare Stoudemire.

:hatwouldnt Duncan match up with Amare?
or are you saying switching on D. Finley would
be giving up 3 inches.

[Taladro]

It is funny how every player wants to come to the “boring” San Antonio Spurs.
Life is great when you are a Spurs fan. :elephant :spin

[angel_luv]

There isn't much to say but... Whoosh! This feels good! ;)

:D :D :D :D Come on November! :D :D :D :D

[timvp]

wouldnt Duncan match up with Amare?
or are you saying switching on D. Finley would
be giving up 3 inches.

Yeah, Duncan or another big will probably guard Amare. But if the Spurs go small, Finley has shown that he can hang with the beast.

[samikeyp]

I'm waiting for the Jason Whitlock article questioning Finley's manhood and calling him a gravy trainer.

He'll have to dictate the article after he puts his fist through the wall tonight.

I am waiting for that same article which will accuse Finley of not being "black enough" because he signed with the Spurs.

[sa_butta]

There isn't much to say but... Whoosh! This feels good! ;)

:D :D :D :D Come on November! :D :D :D :D:elephant :elephant
cant wait...

[Money316]

Nice job. I think Finley is overrated, but that doesn't mean he can't be valuable coming off the bench. I don't like that he signed with you, but I'd rather have that than him going to Miami. I don't know if I'd have been able to handle all the ass kissing they woulda got from the media.

Memo to respective dude: show the class brotha BillsCarnage of Phoenix showed with the news.

By the way, fuck you. Detroit is already the Heats bitch, bitch.
:fro :fro :fro

[travis2]

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/traurig/sad-smiley-023.gif

[sa_butta]

Yeah, Duncan or another big will probably guard Amare. But if the Spurs go small, Finley has shown that he can hang with the beast.So you think we will see some more smaller line ups rather than the typical two bigs? I just hope we dont change to pace or the formula that has won us the championship.

[angel_luv]

Holy cow! I can't get over how AWESOME our team is going to be this year ( so long as Pop doesn't mess it up with a trade ;) )

I have butterflies and goosebumps. I'm a zoo! :lol

[Money316]

I don't want to hear ANYONE from this thread bash Finley when he's out half the season and/or PO's with a stiff back.

Fuck you Bill; recall all the nice shit I said bout yo sorry dumb ass. But you still my boy.
:fro :fro :fro

[Budkin]

God it is good to be a Spurs fan!!! :spin

[sa_butta]

Holy cow! I can't get over how AWESOME our team is going to be this year ( so long as Pop doesn't mess it up with a trade ;) )

I have butterflies and goosebumps. I'm a zoo! :lolI dont think anything will happen to your beloved Rasho, I still think he is solid and will compete for starting Center with Mohammed. Everyone assumes that Mohammed is the starter but training camp is not here yet.

[E20]

HOLY HOLY HOLY HOLY HOLY HOLY HOLY FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! :elephant :elephant

Totally unexpected, I just got back from School registration and BAM CIA Pop strikes when you least expect it. Man, Pop and Rc are of DA HOOK.

[E20]

The pic of Finely on ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index) is caption worthy!

[Mark in Austin]

Holy Crap! Like what timvp and Marcus stated, the only reason for Finley to sign here is to win. It was a win-win for the Spurs. If he goes somewhere else for more money or minutes it will show his true priorities. To take less of both says a whole lot about him.

Fin, you impressed me. Welcome.

[sa_butta]

Holy Crap! Like what timvp and Marcus stated, the only reason for Finley to sign here is to win. It was a win-win for the Spurs. If he goes somewhere else for more money or minutes it will show his true priorities. To take less of both says a whole lot about him.

Fin, you impressed me. Welcome.Exactly these guys are hungry for it. Money is not the issue here its about winning.
Horry,NVE alone in a playoff series is scary.
This is incredible. God willing everyone stays healthy and if not shit we got reserves out the ying yang to cover.

[MiNuS]

The Spurs are in full snowball effect. Sort of like the Lakers of the 80's and the Shaq Era. The Yankees of always.

the Spurs are now a full blown dynasty!

[whottt]

On WOAI Finley's agent said part of the reason he signed with the Spurs over the Heat was that he'll get more chances to punish the Mavs playing for the Spurs...

[kolko]

Great news!!!

[MiNuS]

Shaq has lost his domination! Its now Mr Duncan that holds ALL the marbles!

[timvp]

On WOAI Finley's agent said part of the reason he signed with the Spurs over the Heat was that he'll get more chances to punish the Mavs playing for the Spurs...

:lol

Damn.

[sa_butta]

On WOAI Finley's agent said part of the reason he signed with the Spurs over the Heat was that he'll get more chances to punish the Mavs playing for the Spurs...I wish I could see the look on Cuban's face when he found out the news of Finley.

[picnroll]

NVE just racked up his first assist as a Spur too.

"Hey Fin come on to SA and lets fuck Marky together."

[Manu20]

On WOAI Finley's agent said part of the reason he signed with the Spurs over the Heat was that he'll get more chances to punish the Mavs playing for the Spurs...

:lol

I can't wait until the spurs play the mavs. I can see it now Finley and NVE going off on Dallas :smokin

[SpursWoman]

Damn, It Feels Good To Be A Spurs Fan


http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/iampeter2.jpg

[samikeyp]

On WOAI Finley's agent said part of the reason he signed with the Spurs over the Heat was that he'll get more chances to punish the Mavs playing for the Spurs...

Oh that's cold!! :lmao


Nice "Office Space" reference, SW! :tu

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

That is fucking CLASSIC. He wants to kill Cuban. You know Cuban hurt when he saw where he signed.

[ObiwanGinobili]

i don't want to say I saw that coming, but i did. :elephant

Pop was being waaayyyyy to obvious CIA with that "i think he's going to the Suns" bullcrap.









wait a minute..... :depressed........ now we won;t have Devin! :cry.

[picnroll]

Cuban's paying the salary of the guy that ends any faint dream of him seeing the finals. Sweeeeeet.

[TwoHandJam]

Holy shite! CIA Pop strikes again!

I'm ecstatic but now I really wonder if the front office is going to hang on to Barry.

[MiNuS]

now "mouse" is like a half brother since Fin and Nick are now Spurs. Is there any MIXED feelings mouse?

[Spurminator]

I didn't know about this until my Mavs fan friend called me and opened the conversation with "I fucking hate you."

I could've gone either way between Finley and Brown. Brown has the hometown-boy likeability factor, but Finley is the better player (and a good guy to boot).

The best part of this is seeing the Sports Media eat crow. Guess "Playing alongside Shaq for a shot at a Championship" is not much of a draw after all.

[jcrod]

I can't figure out why Finley picked the Spurs. The Heat were offering more money, more spotlight, more endorsement opportunities and a good chance to make the Finals. With the Suns, he could play with two of his best friend (Nash and Bell), he could start and he'd be on an up-and-coming team that is coming off of a WCF's appearance.

The Spurs? Uhhhhh ... he won't start, he won't make too much money, he's going to a small market and won't be a top scoring option. The only thing the Spurs give him is the best chance to win a ring.

It's all about the championship. That's all Finley wants.

Amazing.


Refreshing....Nick and Finley just showed they really do care about winning more than money. They're putting their money were their mouths are. Of course the Spurs showing they really do come through with the winning doesn't hurt.

[ChumpDumper]

FINLEY JOINS HEAT
http://cache.corbis.com/education/images/marketing/contact/pic_1.jpg

[baseline bum]

Wow... I'm shocked. People are forgetting how good this team was last year. They were on pace for 63-64 wins when Tim got hurt in Detroit. Now you fill their two biggest holes, backup PG and backup SF, with two guys of the caliber of Van Exel and Finley? Holy shit. The Spurs might have been one of the 10 greatest teams in NBA history if Duncan hadn't gotten hurt, and now they return all but one major rotation player and are now two deep with starters / borderline starters at every position. Unlike the 2000 TrailBlazers though, they have a first ballot hall of fame franchise player in his prime who can carry them.

This is just insane. The team has a ridiculously young yet highly experienced starting lineup, with sick bench depth of veterans who have all played in huge games, save Oberto. Beno Udrih just went from 8th man to 12th! This kind of talent is just ridiculous. You could trade Beno, but for what? What the heck does this team need?

Franchise bigman: Check - Tim Duncan
Bigtime Perimeter scorer: Check - Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker
Lockdown interior defender: Check - Tim Duncan
Lockdown perimeter defender: Check - Bruce Bowen
Three Point Shooting: Check - Manu Ginobili, Brent Barry, Bruce Bowen, Robert Horry, Nick Van Exel, Michael Finley
Fastbreak attack: Check - Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, Brent Barry
Midrange shooting: Check - Manu Ginobili, Michael Finley, Nick Van Exel
Bigman Depth: Check - Tim Duncan, Nazr Mohammed, Robert Horry, Rasho Nesterovic, Fabreicio Oberto
Clutch Shooting: Check - Tim Duncan, Robert Horry, Nick Van Exel, Manu Ginobili, Michael Finley
Playoff mean-streak: Check - Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Robert Horry, Nick Van Exel, Michael Finley
Outstanding Ball movemont: Check - Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Robert Horry, Brent Barry

Center - Tim Duncan, Nazr Mohammed, Rasho Nesterovic, Fabricio Oberto
Power Forward - Tim Duncan, Robert Horry, Fabricio Oberto
Small Forward - Bruce Bowen, Michael Finley, Robert Horry
Shooting Guard - Manu Ginobili, Brent Barry, Michael Finley, Nick Van Exel, Beno Udrih
Point Guard - Tony Parker, Nick Van Exel, Beno Udrih

Do you realize there's not one garbage player on the active 12? Not one guy who's there just to take up space or fill in for someone when he's hurt. Any of these guys would probably be major rotation players on any other championship contenders in this league - the only one I have doubts about is Oberto, but I'm confident he can play after seeing what he's done for team Argentina.

Duncan
Ginobili
Parker
Bowen
Mohammed
Finley
Horry
Van Exel
Barry
Nesterovic
Udrih
Oberto

Holy fucking shit. The only thing that can derail this team is a serious injury to Tim, Manu, Tony, or Bruce. I can't see how this team's not going to win. I had the same feeling last offseason looking at how stacked we were then, and I called 64-18, and was right until Tim got hurt.

Honestly, I think this is a team that's going to go 68-14. I can't see this team not flirting with 70. The only team that will have any shot whatsoever against the Spurs will be Houston.

Do you guys realize our 12-man rotation has 19 rings between them? Fabricio Oberto is the only player on the team who hasn't played in a conference finals.

Duncan
Ginobili
Parker
Bowen
Finley
Horry
Van Exel
Barry


These are the guys who've had absolutely legendary playoff moments....

Duncan - of course the 21/20/10/8 he put up in game 6 of the 2003 Finals
Ginobili - 15 points in the 4th quarter of game 1 of the Finals
Parker - destroying Jason Kidd in game 3 of the 2003 Finals
Bowen - 28 points while holding Kobe Bryant to like 18 in game 2 of the 2003 WCSF
Finley - Singlehandedly beating the Utah Jazz in 2000
Horry - 21 points and the game-winner in the Final 17:01 of game 5 of the 2005 Finals
Van Exel - Singlehandedly beat the 2003 Kings
Barry - 21 points on 5-8 from the three-point line in game 1 of the 2005 WCF on the road

[Samr]

Cuban's paying the salary of the guy that ends any faint dream of him seeing the finals. Sweeeeeet.

That is awsome.

Cuban is, for all intents and purposes, PAYING a guy to kick his ass.

Oh well. One man's trash is another team's treasure.

The Mavs just got PUNK'D!!!

[Brutalis]

I wonder how long it takes for someone to edit Finley into a Spurs uniform.

Anyways. I dont wan't to make anymore moves right now. I like this squad.

It's up to us now, if we keep it or give it away. I'm happy about our chances but still optimistic. I hope our 3 stay focused.

[Dre_7]

nooooo..!!

:lmao

We will see what you will be saying in June. :p

[SpursWoman]

FINLEY JOINS HEAT
http://cache.corbis.com/education/images/marketing/contact/pic_1.jpg


:lmao

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Spurs are going to win 82 games this season.

[ChumpDumper]

If I had photoshop on my work machine I might have tried putting the quote in the paper -- feel free to do so. That could be nice for rubbing folks noses in it.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damn this roster is absolutely fucking sick.

I don't see how they WON'T get 70 wins with a healthy Duncan.

This team looks like an absolute juggernaut for the next 3-5 years.

[E20]

This feeling I have is like 100000000000000000 orgasms.....................

[timvp]

Awesome post, BBum


Finley - Singlehandedly beating the Utah Jazz in 2000


That is the series I think about when I hear his name. He was AMAZING in that series. I remember some of those games where he would come up the court and drain 28 foot threes late in the game. He was on fire and was knocking down shots that were closer to half court than the freakin' three point line.

He's had some other not so great playoff moments, but he did that against the Jazz ... a team the Spurs have never beat in the playoffs.

[exstatic]

Thank you list:

Cuban - for paying Mikey to play here. :lol
Hoopsworld - For calling Miami.
NVE - For recruiting.
Riles - For poor recruiting. First, no Horry. Then, no NVE. Finally, no Finley.


I don't want to hear ANYONE from this thread bash Finley when he's out half the season and/or PO's with a stiff back.

That would have only happened in Phoenix. He won't have to play but 20-25 minutes here.

[OH BE 1 GINOBLI]

I'm steal hurtin bad over losing Devin our local kid. Maybe we could trade Barry for a future draft pic and cash and still sign Devin?

[Spurminator]

FINLEY JOINS HEAT
http://cache.corbis.com/education/images/marketing/contact/pic_1.jpg

:lmao :lmao :lmao

Yeah dude, you've got to rig that up at some point.

[Solid D]

Thank you list:

Cuban - for paying Mikey to play here. :lol
Hoopsworld - For calling Miami.
NVE - For recruiting.
Riles - For poor recruiting. First, no Horry. Then, no NVE. Finally, no Finley.


Pop - for double-dog daring Finley to prove him wrong by his Phoenix Suns prediction.

[Solid D]

FINLEY JOINS HEAT
http://cache.corbis.com/education/images/marketing/contact/pic_1.jpg

Post of the year, ChumpDumper :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

[Shelly]

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00006JS4N.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[RonMexico]

I'm steal hurtin bad over losing Devin our local kid. Maybe we could trade Barry for a future draft pic and cash and still sign Devin?


Just kill Brent Barry - save the NBA and then sign Devin and trade Finley to Suns for Brian Grant

[bdubya]

Nice job.

Seconded. (grumble grumble grumble :cuss ).

[RonMexico]

Post of the year, ChumpDumper :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin


No, once again, you SoliDify yourself as the king of the pussies for the second straight thread

[SpursWoman]

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00006JS4N.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg


Holy crap, that's right!


Now we'll have Will Smith AND Billy Ocean! :lmao

[SpursWoman]

No, once again, you SoliDify yourself as the king of the pussies for the second straight thread



http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/sourgrapes.bmp

[vsnba]

spurs win repeat as long Tim and Manu Healthy. some one like Tony get injured not porblem Van excel and Finely will be enough to win championship

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

At the end of games:

NVE
Manu
Finley
Horry
Duncan

Go ahead, double Tim, I dare you :hat

[BlueShark#6]

Sweet Glory...trophy #4 is ours...FVCK Yeah...I am partying tonite...I can't wait for the season to start....that is the best news all damn week (besides NVE signing)

[Shelly]

Holy crap, that's right!


Now we'll have Will Smith AND Billy Ocean! :lmao


Duet perhaps?

oh, and Oprah. I think Nick looks like Oprah without makeup :lol

[THE X-FACTOR]

Congrats, you guys are odds on faves next year. I hope the Pistons get a chance to play you guys again in the Finals.

[yavozerb]

At the end of games:

NVE
Manu
Finley
Horry
Duncan

Go ahead, double Tim, I dare you :hat

Pretty good free throw shooting also, excluding Timmy!!

[CaptainLate]

I guess we'll help out 2 ex-Mavs get their rings

In a couple of years Nash and Dirk will be coming over like Mailman and Payton did with the FLakers. LOL

[Spurologist]

Nice! Our bench is a lot better than some starting 5s in the league. NVE, Finley, Barry, Rasho, and Oberto. This could minimize the big threes minutes especially in the back to backs in the reg season = spurs being fresh heading into the playoffs.

[doldrums]

Congrats, you guys are odds on faves next year. I hope the Pistons get a chance to play you guys again in the Finals.

Thanks, yeah the rematch would be great

[Mavs<Spurs]

Damn, what a stacked, stacked team.

C Mohammed
PF Duncan
SF Bowen
SG Ginobili
PG Parker

C Oberto
PF Horry
SF Finley
SG Barry
PG Van Exel
C Nesterovic
PG Udrih

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaamn.


They should just go ahead and give us the trophy right now !
Season's over! Spurs repeat!
Best Spurs team of all time!
What an outside shooting team!
What a nightmare for our opponents!
Bigtime problems in deciding what to do!
Inside out game!
This was huge!

[CaptainLate]

my new rule was going to be nobody can ever use "imo" or "imho"

if you say something, we'll just assume thats what you think, IMO

That's why I never use those terms when speaking. It's a no brainer "Duh!!" kind of thing.

[spurschick]

I will admit it... I wasn't sold on Finley and I am very surprised that he signed with the Spurs. That being said, it never ceases to amaze me how the Spurs continue to get better and leave the rest of the league scratching their heads. I will miss Devin, but nothing says we won't see him in a Spurs uniform again someday.

[CaptainLate]

Good for the Spurs...better than the Heat....I guess Shaq isn't the GM like he professes he is....going to be a interesting year for sure. I would rather have the Spurs win it all than anyone not named the Lakers.

Phil Jackson has just announced he's reconsidered and won't be coming back to coach. <LMAO>

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

This cracks me up to think about -

Our second five could beat New Orleans, Atlanta, Golden State, Knicks, and probably the Clippers too.

[CaptainLate]

Awesome... who can beat the Spurs now?!

Only a playoff-ending injury to TD can do that.

[ducks]

what about phil jackson's lakers :lol :lol :lol :lol

[spurschick]

Only a playoff-ending injury to TD can do that.

I can't believe you just said that!

[FreshPrince22]

Wow... You guys will be fun to watch next year. And at least he didn't go to Miami.
________
LIVE SEX (http://livesexwebshows.com/)

[ducks]

This cracks me up to think about -

Our second five could beat New Orleans, Atlanta, Golden State, Knicks, and probably the Clippers too.


they might even beat dallas
mike wants to make cuban pay :lol :lol

[samikeyp]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-08/19106436.jpg

Oops. :lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-08/19106436.jpg

Oops. :lol


:lmao

[CaptainLate]

Asked why he picked San Antonio, Finley laughed and said: "To be honest, I just didn't want to run into Bruce the Noose during the year and in the playoffs and become a poster boy like Carmelo, Ray, Shawn, Rip and Chauncey."

[samikeyp]

That's why I never use those terms when speaking. It's a no brainer "Duh!!" kind of thing.

not necessarily. I use them to differentiate fact from my opinion so there is no question. With some people, you don't know if they are saying their opinion or if they feel they are saying a fact.

[ShoogarBear]

Can you imagine what Mark Cuban is doing right now?
Yes, and it probably involves young boys.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

This cracks me up to think about -

Our second five could beat New Orleans, Atlanta, Golden State, Knicks, and probably the Clippers too.

You forgot the Lakers. :elephant

[samikeyp]

Bruce the Noose....I like that.

[Vashner]

Miami printed that? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Shaq Chump...

[samikeyp]

Yes, and it probably involves young boys.

probably? :lol

[ShoogarBear]

lol
79-3

bennet salvatore screws them over

tmac scores 34 points in 40 seconds

and they take the last game off
:lmao

[Spurologist]

:lmao Does Ms Cleo live in Maimi?

[ShoogarBear]

FINLEY JOINS HEAT
http://cache.corbis.com/education/images/marketing/contact/pic_1.jpg
:lmao :lmao :lmao

Someone needs to photoshop that mug. Where's genghisrex?

[Spurminator]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5636/pic18yi.jpg

[marcus]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-08/19106436.jpg

Oops. :lol

:elephant

[CaptainLate]

Damn, It Feels Good To Be A Spurs Fan


http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/iampeter2.jpg

Office Space...what a great movie. Now I'm going to have to make more $$ so I can afford League Pass. hehehe

[Dingle Barry]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5636/pic18yi.jpg
fantastic

[stress]

hell yeah !!!!!! :fro

[CaptainLate]

Like what timvp and Marcus stated, the only reason for Finley to sign here is to win. It was a win-win for the Spurs. If he goes somewhere else for more money or minutes it will show his true priorities. To take less of both says a whole lot about him.

Fin, you impressed me. Welcome.

This signing also shows that it's not about the $$ with Finley since it was also rumored Cuban would have paid out his $51mil quicker if he didn't sign with Spurs or Suns. Finley appears to be a class act, which explains why he'll fit right in here with the other "Get Over Yourself" guys who just wanna win, Baby!!

[TMSKILZ]

NICE! Finley can only help & not hurt our team, great addition. Depth is key in sports & this has to be the most deepest & talented bunch & bench to date in Spurs history!

D.Brown will be missed b/c he was a classy person & player, has potential, is young, has crazy hops (as displayed when healthy throwing down nice dunks) & is improving his game, but his injury is what forced the Spurs to be agressive & add the likes of MF & NVE!

Should be fun to watch our defending champs, but nothing is guaranteed in sports except winning, losing, injuries, greedy players & owners & ticket hikes!

[samikeyp]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-08/19106436.jpg

You know that banner is screaming to have "OWNED" in a Spurs logo stamped right across it! And none of that "PWN3D" crap either. Use the real word! :lol

[NZHayden]

holy crap were miami up themselves that much that they made banners for him, dumbasses

[CaptainLate]

Cuban's paying the salary of the guy that ends any faint dream of him seeing the finals. Sweeeeeet.

Headline next June:

"Spurs Repeat As Cuban-Shaq Execute Suicide Pact"

[Jimcs50]

Has Finley realized that he will actually have to stop the other team from scoring?

[howbouthemspurs]

this is now a better team than last years!!!! and they one the freakin championship!!! im looking at a 65 win season

[ducks]

yes he has thought about that for a few days

[CaptainLate]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2005-08/19106436.jpg

You know that banner is screaming to have "OWNED" in a Spurs logo stamped right across it! And none of that "PWN3D" crap either. Use the real word! :lol

Someone be sure to post the headlines from the Miami papers. They've got to be as good as seeing the look on Cuban when the news broke. LOL

[SilverSpur]

It was a test of how bad he wanted it. Now the Spurs have every spot filled plus bench offense plus an extra big game player to go to. Finally the Spurs are starting to get some pull with free agents.
These signings will lead to others in the future. Players who wanted to sign but chose not to for other reasons like money. Remember Jermaine O'Neal wanted to sign here. When his coach was let go he was mad and said if he had known this was going to happen he would of sign with the Spurs. Next time he will and so will others.

[CaptainLate]

this is now a better team than last years!!!! and they one the freakin championship!!!

Thank heavens Scola couldn't afford to come over this year. hehehe

[DieMrBond]

Damn, now im out $500 vBookies for saying Finley to Phoenix.

Now, i wonder how long it takes any of us to be accused of being bandwaggon fans for jumping on the Spurs ship... even tho, we have probably all been fans long before our first title!

[CaptainLate]

Holy shite! CIA Pop strikes again!

I'm ecstatic but now I really wonder if the front office is going to hang on to Barry.

I still think his smarts and ball handling ability at his height will pay off. Besides, with the positions all lined up, the only reason to trade anyone is for picks and Barry wouldn't bring in a first.

[E20]

It's gonna be something else to see Van Exel and Finley play for the Spurs, I can't wait to see how these guys look in Spurs uniforms!!!

[milkyway21]

"To be a part of a championship team, I'm excited," Finley said. "This is the closest I've ever been to a championship. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping this team repeat."


Asked why he picked San Antonio, Finley said: "In a nutshell, they're already a championship team but they have room for improvement. And I feel my game can help them in the areas where they need improvement."

Tim Duncan's dream of making some titles, win championships in San Antonio for some players to see what we have accomplished and bringing them around to come, play with us has just been realized.

it's not the fan mails Phoenix Suns, it's not just a call KG or a it's not always "show me the money" Miami, it's the championship that matters.

Thank you & Welcome to San Antonio, Mike Finley! http://www.smileys.ws/sm/action/00000033.gif

2005-06 MISSION: A REPEAT.

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Memo to respective dude: show the class brotha BillsCarnage of Phoenix showed with the news.

By the way, fuck you. Detroit is already the Heats bitch, bitch.
:fro :fro :fro

:rolleyes Whatever, man. :idiot

[CaptainLate]

I don't see how they WON'T get 70 wins with a healthy Duncan. This team looks like an absolute juggernaut for the next 3-5 years.

Don't think three yrs is how long Finley and NVE signed for. Will Peter Holt anty up? Stay tuned.

[CaptainLate]

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00006JS4N.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Nice pic. Need Photoshop to make it "The Michael Finley Collection".

[CaptainLate]

At the end of games:

NVE
Manu
Finley
Horry
Duncan

Go ahead, double Tim, I dare you :hat

Don't even throw it into Tim (unless Chip works wonders with his FT shooting %). :hat

[milkyway21]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5636/pic18yi.jpgthat confirms it: Pops is CIA.

nice pic :wow:wow:wow :lmao

[CaptainLate]

I can't believe you just said that!

:rolleyes Well, as a practicing Christian, I don't believe in luck -- Good or Bad...for "God wills all things but sin."

And I bet the Admiral would agree. :lol

[mattyc]

Holy crap on a stick!

I had a good feeling about signing Finley, but I never thought it would actually come to fruition.

Our lineup is crazily good.

[DesiSpur_21]

This is amazing!!!

getting loads of getting star bench players is just a crazy thing!!

:elephant :elephant :elephant

[Samr]

Ask and you shall receive. Comming right up Mikey!!!

[CaptainLate]

These signings will lead to others in the future. Players who wanted to sign but chose not to for other reasons like money. Remember Jermaine O'Neal wanted to sign here. When his coach was let go he was mad and said if he had known this was going to happen he would of sign with the Spurs. Next time he will and so will others.

I suspect the euphoria of other vets signing will last only as long as TD is our marquee player and we're winning Titles.

[Samr]

San AntoniOWNED

http://www.sahoops.net/Sam/SAOWNEDheat.jpg

[Manu20]

San AntoniOWNED

http://www.sahoops.net/Sam/SAOWNEDheat.jpg




:lmao

[NZHayden]

:lol is it official yet i just visited spurs.com and nothings up about him coming here

[TheTruth]

Dude, sleep all afternoon and wake up to the spurs signing Finley? Awesome!

[Dalamar_the_Dark]

I cant believe that this is happening. Our Spurs team has got to be the most stacked ever in the history of the NBA. I mean which team can beat us 1-12?

1) Duncan
2) Manu
3) Parker
4) Bowen
5) Rasho
6) NVE
7) Finley
8) Nazr
9) Oberto
10) Horry
11) Udrih
12) Barry

This is like some fantasy game. Are we in a world of our own? For once, Im not worried about any injuries during the regular season. Including Timmy. If Timmy is injured, we can go small and run run run. OMFG! This is unreal.

[Chris]

HOLY SHIT WE HAVE MICHAEL FINLEY!!!! :spin :spin :spin :spin :spin

[bigbendbruisebrother]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5636/pic18yi.jpg

That is fucking priceless, Spurminator. Nice. :lol

[hussker]

This is almost too good to be true. You get NVE for $1.67 and Finley for about $2.5. Talk about the clearance rack.

I thought the only looting was in the Big Easy....DAMN!!!!!

[hussker]

I cant believe that this is happening. Our Spurs team has got to be the most stacked ever in the history of the NBA. I mean which team can beat us 1-12?

1) Duncan
2) Manu
3) Parker
4) Bowen
5) Rasho
6) NVE
7) Finley
8) Nazr
9) Oberto
10) Horry
11) Udrih
12) Barry

This is like some fantasy game. Are we in a world of our own? For once, Im not worried about any injuries during the regular season. Including Timmy. If Timmy is injured, we can go small and run run run. OMFG! This is unreal.

And I thought it was funny when people used to refer to the Second Best NBA Team last year as the Spurs Bench...Now it looks even better!

[conversekid]

All I can say is I can finally get the jersey I've wanted for 10 years... A Spurs' Finley Jersey... Holy Freaking Crap... that is a dream!! Am I really going to be able to get a Spurs Jersey that says Finley on it? He has been one of my favorite players since he came into the league.... Wow... I feel like a kid in a candy store!

[PimpScourge]

These last signings have been awesome.

[smeagol]

Manu can play 30 mpg and nobody will bitch about it!

[grjr]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5636/pic18yi.jpg

Espn The Newspaper. :rollin

That's classic.

[Kori Ellis]

:lol is it official yet i just visited spurs.com and nothings up about him coming here

No, it's not. The Spurs haven't issued a press release.

[beirmeistr]

Holy shit!! I just crapped in my pants for the second time this week! My cup runneth over.

[beirmeistr]

Things are going so well for the Spurs that I almost expect the next news to be that Rasho has been working out for two months and he now has arms like David Robinson and can jump like Shawn Marion.

[BillsCarnage]

Things are going so well for the Spurs that I almost expect the next news to be that Rasho has been working out for two months and he now has arms like David Robinson and can jump like Shawn Marion.

Ok, this is the end of the line for delusionalness.