Finley Picks Spurs !!!!

**loveforthegame** · 08-31-2005

SWEET !!

I've been away all day and this news just made it all worth it.

Now I can read through all the threads.

**CubanMustGo** · 08-31-2005

According to DMN, RC Buford confirms that Finley will sign with SA. That's the most official confirmation yet

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont....1278cd21.html

By DAVID MOORE / The Dallas Morning News

Michael Finley spent years trying to beat San Antonio.

Now, his job is to help keep the Mavericks in their place.

In a move that surprised the majority of personnel people around the league, Finley has decided to sign with the World Champion Spurs. His decision was confirmed Thursday night [sic] by Spurs general manager R.C. Buford.

Miami, Phoenix, Minnesota and San Antonio all traveled to Finley’s home in Chicago this past week to make a pitch for the top free agent on the market. Many regarded the Heat as the frontrunner, although the lure of returning to the Suns -- and the promise of a starting job -- was attractive.

The last place the Mavericks wanted to see Finley wind up was San Antonio. The move comes a little more than 24 hours after the club agreed to terms with another former Mavericks guard in Nick Van Exel.

"The West just got tougher," said Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks president of basketball operations.

"This is a product of free agency. We’re big boys. We understand that. We have nothing but respect and gra ude for what Mike has done for this organization."

The Mavericks released Finley in August under the amnesty clause, a one-time provision in the new collective bargaining agreement that allows clubs to get out from under prohibitive contracts. Owner Mark Cuban still owes Finley the $51.8 million remaining on his contract, but he will not be assessed a luxury tax -- a tax of $1 for every $1 the Mavericks are over the salary cap -- with is departure.

"I wish Mike all the best off the court,’’ Cuban said. "As always, I hope the Spurs lose 82 games."

As always, Mark, you're an idiot. Have you done this yet? -->

**Manu20** · 08-31-2005

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

http://www.woai.com/spurs/story.aspx...D-540722E59D43

Spurs Sign Michael Finley
LAST UPDATE: 8/31/2005 9:10:13 PM
Posted By: CyberBob
This story is available on your cell phone at mobile.woai.com.

By Don Harris, News 4 WOAI

WOAI learned that Michael Finley will be a Spur. Sources close to the negotiations tell WOAI that Finley informed the Suns and Heat that he was just more comfortable in San Antonio. The Spurs have confirmed this deal are are happy to have Finley.

"It's a real tribute to the program that Pop, Tim, Manu, and Tony have built. And it's exciting to have Michael joining our group. He brings things to our team that will help us in our quest for another championship." Said R.C. Buford Spurs general manager.

**slayermin** · 08-31-2005

And to think I was hoping for Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Luis Scola this summer.

I am in awe at the potential of this team.

Damn. Now how am I suppose to enjoy the NFL? The Spurs will be on my mind until the ring ceremony.

**wildbill2u** · 08-31-2005

Originally Posted by SilverSpur

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.

New slogan around the NBA:

San Antonio: Where vets go to get a ring.

**thispego** · 08-31-2005

unbelievable! do we even need to play a season now??? noone will beat us

**loveforthegame** · 08-31-2005

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.

I've followed Finley since he was with Wisconsin. He's always been about winning and wanting a ring. He's had the spotlight, he's had the big pay day, he's had everything but a championship.

It comes as no surprise to me that he's passed up money in Miami, a starting job in Phoenix, to play with a class organization and a chance to win his first ring. He's a team player and will give everything he has to help win as a team.

He has his weaknesses and is getting older, but I know Pop along with Duncan and Ginobli and every other Spurs player, they'll bring out the best in him.

**Taking it to the Hole** · 08-31-2005

God damn. I must say I am impressed with this offseason. 29 other teams should be scared, because the best just got better. We officially have raised the standard.

**Aggie Hoopsfan** · 08-31-2005

I wish Mike all the best off the court,’’ Cuban said. "As always, I hope the Spurs lose 82 games."

Sucks to be Mike (Cuban).

**Aggie Hoopsfan** · 08-31-2005

nm

**Spursdaone** · 09-01-2005

What a nightmare. The spurs throw in one of their best role players in Brent Barry in place of old in Michael Finley. This will guarantee the Heat will win the championship. I guess Poppovich is stupid because I never thought he would do this. Van Exel should retire. He hasn't done crap for Portland. Last I remember Portland didn't make the playoffs. Congratulations in trying to give the heat the championship.

**Sense** · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by Spursdaone

What a nightmare. The spurs throw in one of their best role players in Brent Barry in place of old in Michael Finley. This will guarantee the Heat will win the championship. I guess Poppovich is stupid because I never thought he would do this. Van Exel should retire. He hasn't done crap for Portland. Last I remember Portland didn't make the playoffs. Congratulations in trying to give the heat the championship.

Am I the only one ignoring this fool?

**Aggie Hoopsfan** · 09-01-2005

What a nightmare. The spurs throw in one of their best role players in Brent Barry in place of old in Michael Finley. This will guarantee the Heat will win the championship. I guess Poppovich is stupid because I never thought he would do this. Van Exel should retire. He hasn't done crap for Portland. Last I remember Portland didn't make the playoffs. Congratulations in trying to give the heat the championship.

Aw, let's all give LakerGod (err, Spursdaone) a sympathy post.

**milkyway21** · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by Spursdaone

What a nightmare. The spurs throw in one of their best role players in Brent Barry in place of old in Michael Finley. This will guarantee the Heat will win the championship. I guess Poppovich is stupid because I never thought he would do this. Van Exel should retire. He hasn't done crap for Portland. Last I remember Portland didn't make the playoffs. Congratulations in trying to give the heat the championship.

GET LOST, LakerGod!

**TheTruth** · 09-01-2005

lakergod?

**milkyway21** · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by TheTruth

lakergod?

he's a clone

**Kori Ellis** · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by Spursdaone

What a nightmare. The spurs throw in one of their best role players in Brent Barry in place of old in Michael Finley. This will guarantee the Heat will win the championship. I guess Poppovich is stupid because I never thought he would do this. Van Exel should retire. He hasn't done crap for Portland. Last I remember Portland didn't make the playoffs. Congratulations in trying to give the heat the championship.

Barry is about a year and half older than Finley.

If you are going to bash the Finley acquisition, at least get your facts straight.

Good try though, asshole.

**Spursdaone** · 09-01-2005

Yeah but Finley just had surgery. Devin Brown is better now.

**Kori Ellis** · 09-01-2005

How do you know Devin is better? The doctors don't.

**MaNuMaNiAc** · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by Spursdaone

Yeah but Finley just had surgery. Devin Brown is better now.

right, so your first bull argument was completely wrong, and now you try to make up for it by stating that isn't even confirmed?? are you re ed?

**milkyway21** · 09-01-2005

Good try though, asshole

hey Spursdone, signing Finley is not just adding a scorer on the team it's also luring him away from signing on team's opponents such as Miami. He could give us headache in the next finals you know.

**GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI** · 09-01-2005

something funny I thought about, people were joking yesterday saying that Cuban is paying Van Exel to play for the spurs..... He's litterally paying Finley to play for the spurs

**T Park** · 09-01-2005

what an absolute degenerate re .....

**vincerodriguez23** · 09-01-2005

Im very excited picking up both Van Exel and Finley. The Spurs are the Bulls of the 2000's if you ask me.

**ChumpDumper** · 09-01-2005

Better than anything I could've done.

Many props, Spurminator.

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