How many minutes will Michael Finley play tonight?
With it being a must-win, I'm going to say Pop gives him 44.
04-28-2009
Borosai
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38
04-28-2009
Morg1411
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50. I don't how, but Pop will figure out a way to do it.
04-28-2009
biziofromdowntown
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30
04-28-2009
timvp
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68.
Pop will keep Finley on the court during halftime, too.
:depressed
04-28-2009
SenorSpur
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Whatever amount of minutes Finley gets tonight, and for the duration of the Spurs playoff life, I trust these will be the last for him in a Spurs uniform.
Fin has been a consummate pro, great guy and solid contributor. He helped us win a title in '07. Hit some big-time shots during the regular season this year.
However, just like we saw the same with Horry last year, it's obvious the time has come. It's time to move on in a different direction.
04-28-2009
timvp
Re: How many minutes will Michael Finley play tonight?
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Originally Posted by SenorSpur
Whatever amount of minutes Finley gets tonight, and for the duration of the Spurs playoff life, I trust these will be the last for him in a Spurs uniform.
Fin has been a consummate pro, great guy and solid contributor. He helped us win a title in '07. Hit some big-time shots during the regular season this year.
However, just like we saw the same with Horry last year, it's obvious the time has come. It's time to move on in a different direction.
$2.5 million says otherwise. We've only reached the midway point of his contract. :bang
04-28-2009
baseline bum
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Originally Posted by SenorSpur
Whatever amount of minutes Finley gets tonight, and for the duration of the Spurs playoff life, I trust these will be the last for him in a Spurs uniform.
Fin has been a consummate pro, great guy and solid contributor. He helped us win a title in '07. Hit some big-time shots during the regular season this year.
However, just like we saw the same with Horry last year, it's obvious the time has come. It's time to move on in a different direction.
You trust wrong. Finley has a player option for like $2.5 million next season. :depressed
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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No trade clause.
I still think Finley can be useful, just not in this role. He has actually had a decent year and although he is streaky, he has carried this offense through stretches and hits big shots still.
04-28-2009
baseline bum
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jinx!
04-28-2009
z0sa
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michael finley would be good if pop used him off the bench and in limited time like someone sane would. Instead, we all laugh it off while Pop nutpunches the season ticket holders every night with his incessant Finley love.
04-28-2009
Bruno
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Even if Finley pick his option, Spurs could decide to trade him this summer.
04-28-2009
timvp
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No trade clause.
I still think Finley can be useful, just not in this role. He has actually had a decent year and although he is streaky, he has carried this offense through stretches and hits big shots still.
A year older and slower Finley will not be useful. He had a better than expected regular season this year but this playoffs show why many of us knew it was fool's gold. He just can't do enough on the court to have a big role, much less this massive role Pop has gifted him.
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No trade clause.
I still think Finley can be useful, just not in this role. He has actually had a decent year and although he is streaky, he has carried this offense through stretches and hits big shots still.
I agree, but Pop has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that he cannot be trusted with Finley on his roster. I wish I was joking when I made the 44 minute prediction. :depressed
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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A year older and slower Finley will not be useful. He had a better than expected regular season this year but this playoffs show why many of us knew it was fool's gold. He just can't do enough on the court to have a big role, much less this massive role Pop has gifted him.
Eh. If the Spurs decide to open up their wallets and take on some contracts then Finley could still provide a useful role, even if it is just in the regular season next year. Fin off the bench is not bad and then you bury him when you shorten the rotations for playoffs.
04-28-2009
Bruno
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His no trade option was only for the first year?
As soon as Finley pick his option, he can be traded.
04-28-2009
timvp
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Fin off the bench is not bad
You must not have watched Finley play off the bench.
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then you bury him when you shorten the rotations for playoffs.
You must not have watched how Pop will never bury Finley.
04-28-2009
Rynospursfan
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Finley is worth every penny the Spurs pay him. Outside of Tim, Tony and Mason nobody has put more points on the board for the Spurs this year. Sure he has his deficiencies but I think he is a bargain as far as NBA terms go. The only game he missed was the one in Denver when Pop sat the starters on the back to back. The guy never misses a game. He has been far more valuable than Manu has this year.
I say he plays 33 mins.
04-28-2009
baseline bum
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Pop is addicted to Finley, and I hope someone checks his ass into rehab this summer.
04-28-2009
baseline bum
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Finley is worth every penny the Spurs pay him. Outside of Tim, Tony and Mason nobody has put more points on the board for the Spurs this year. Sure he has his deficiencies but I think he is a bargain as far as NBA terms go. The only game he missed was the one in Denver when Pop sat the starters on the back to back. The guy never misses a game. He has been far more valuable than Manu has this year.
I say he plays 33 mins.
Manu has been far more valuable than Finley this series.
04-28-2009
DAF86
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I seriously think he would play around 35 minutes. We should have a V-bookie over this.
04-28-2009
timvp
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He has been far more valuable than Manu has this year.
:rolleyes Manu gives more value in ten games than Finley gives in an entire season.
04-28-2009
timvp
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Finley being here next year will also depend on what SF Spurs will be able to get via FA/trade.
If Spurs keep Mason and get a good SF, Spurs will keep either Finley or Bruce. If Pop isn't senile, it will be Bruce.
04-28-2009
Rynospursfan
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Finley being here next year will also depend on what SF Spurs will be able to get via FA/trade.
If Spurs keep Mason and get a good SF, Spurs will keep either Finley or Bruce. If Pop isn't senile, it will be Bruce.
There is no debating it. It is far more likely that Finley is here than Bruce next year. Just because of their contract situations.
04-28-2009
Spursmania
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Too many.
04-28-2009
it's me
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Just the final minutes if we‘re down by 2 or 3… take the three pointer… call time out and back to the bench until we get the ball again.
04-28-2009
Bruno
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There is no debating it. It is far more likely that Finley is here than Bruce next year. Just because of their contract situations.
We will see. I would be extremely surprised and disappointed in Spurs FO if Bruce is playing for another team next year.
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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We will see. I would be extremely surprised and disappointed in Spurs FO if Bruce is playing for another team next year.
You would be surprised. Pop has already shown that he has buried Bruce by not playing him in the regular season and by saying he would not be playing if Manu was healthy.
He also tried to trade him.
04-28-2009
Bruno
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You would be surprised. Pop has already shown that he has buried Bruce by not playing him in the regular season and by saying he would not be playing if Manu was healthy.
Pop said that he wanted to have him fresh for the playoffs. And in the playoffs, Bowen has played a lot of minutes.
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He also tried to trade him.
He would have been likely waived and re-signed by Spurs 30 days after the trade (like with Brent last year).
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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Then why did he say he would not play if Manu was healthy?
04-28-2009
Bruno
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Then why did he say he would not play if Manu was healthy?
When did pop say that ?
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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Cannot find the quote, but I think Kori mentioned it somewhere...
04-28-2009
Das Texan
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I like how Finley was our 5th guard option during the summer and is now basically option 1.
Boy I knew better than to believe that load of crap from Pop.
Please dont be a total absolute 100% disaster tonight Fin.....
04-28-2009
DPG21920
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When did pop say that ?
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Originally Posted by DPG21920
Cannot find the quote, but I think Kori mentioned it somewhere...
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Originally Posted by noles1983
Here ya go
Will Spurs Target Wallace?
Rasheed Wallace | Pistons
San Antonio will not have cap space until 2010 (when Manu Ginobili's contract expires), but there will be plenty of talented free agents who may accept the mid-level exception this summer.
Expect the Spurs to make a run at Rasheed Wallace, the longtime starting power forward for the Pistons. -- The New York Times
•Sources say Pistons forward/center Rasheed Wallace asked for a buyout this year, but management declined.
Some observers think the possible buyout would have been to join the Cavs. He's an unrestricted free agent this summer and could be someone the Cavs covet -- at the right price
Will Spurs Keep Bowen?
Bruce Bowen | Spurs
The Spurs have yet to begin discussions on what to do with the roster and, with Bruce Bowen, there are several options.
They could keep him, and that would be easy enough. He's under contract next season.
But his salary is only partially guaranteed. The Spurs can buy him out for half of the $4 million he is due, then pursue someone else with the savings. Or they could trade him this summer, or they could trade him next season.
They already tried to trade him this season, and for a reason. Bowen might not be playing at all against Dallas if Manu Ginobili were healthy.
So the Spurs will evaluate, and they will repeat what they said last summer. They need to get younger, right? -- San Antonio Express-News
There it is, someone just posted it. I do not see where it is directly quoting Pop, but that is what I thought I read the first time I saw that.
04-28-2009
SA210
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I don't know where the quote is, but Pop had mentioned that since Manu was out it would give others an opportunity, Bruce being one of the guys he mentioned. Which is stupid, cuz Bruce should have started even with Manu healthy.
:pop::pctoss
04-28-2009
bigdog
Re: How many minutes will Michael Finley play tonight?
Finley will get a lot of minutes. Not because he's the most amazing player on Earth, and he's definitely nowhere near the player he used to be, but if you think about it, he's been extremely solid for the Spurs this year, no matter how streaky he may be.
Would you rather have Udoka playing in his place? I think not.
Besides, I want to see Mike play good against the Mavs. He deserves to kick their asses.
04-28-2009
loveforthegame
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I expect around 30-35 minutes unless Mason busts out of his scared shell and starts playing like we know he can.
Bowen can only play so many minutes and just doesn't get enough shots to make a difference on the offensive end.
Fin on his worst night is still better than Udoka's ever been.
It's possible that Hill could get some of his minutes unless Pop chains him to the bench again.
04-28-2009
sportsman1
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WTF happened to Finley's three? I keep waiting for him to break it out.. but it just hasn't happened.
04-28-2009
MaNu4Tres
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I don't get how fans can be so hard on Finley and give Mason a free pass when Mason hasn't really done anything better.
04-28-2009
baseline bum
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Finley will get a lot of minutes. Not because he's the most amazing player on Earth, and he's definitely nowhere near the player he used to be, but if you think about it, he's been extremely solid for the Spurs this year, no matter how streaky he may be.
Would you rather have Udoka playing in his place? I think not.
Besides, I want to see Mike play good against the Mavs. He deserves to kick their asses.
I'd rather have Bowen and Hill playing large minutes.
04-28-2009
ploto
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Too many
04-28-2009
loveforthegame
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I don't get how fans can be so hard on Finley and give Mason a free pass when Mason hasn't really done anything better.
Exactly what I've been saying. But apparently he gets a pass because Pop crushed his confidence by playing him at backup point. And Finley gets trashed for Howard going off but Mason gets a pass on that end while Bowen is expected to guard the two people (Barea, Terry) he would be in charge of.
Finley will at least shoot while Mason is scared to let it launch.