Comparing Fin & RJ

[Baseline]

Finley should not be considered a player on our team this year. He should be considered nothing more than an expiring contract.

Last year was a very forgettable year for the Spurs, and Finley was a big reason for that. We got close to zero production from his spot last year. So it's absolutely tremendous that we won't have to see him on the floor this year.

I felt like he was good for one decent year when he joined the Spurs, and that's what we've gottn from him. Every year past Year 1 was a bust.

[lefty]

to feel good. RJ is replacing Fin

I would also like to compar Dice to Bonner, and Blair to Oberto

I really does feel good

[portnoy1]

they have a similar game. they're both great shooters, good overall offense, decent perimeter defenders. i'd say that rj now is like fin when he was 28 or 29. i'd take finley when he was 28 or 29.

Now think about that, when we got Finley he was 31 and the year before with dallas he could shoot/post/drive/dunk and had a decent amount of facials for the year just like RJ. Once we got Finley in the offense he became nothing more than a spot up shooter with the other skills (post/drive/dunk) being tapped into very rarely (almost never). RJ is 29 and can Shoot/post/drive/dunk and can certainly serve up facials. In his last 2 years with Dallas Finley averaged 17.1pts in 37min per game as a 3rd option. In his 4yrs with the spurs in their system including the frequent injuries to Manu, he has averaged 9.7pts in 26min per game, may I add that he only missed 6gms in the last 4yrs w/ spurs. RJ avg 19.6 in 36min per game last year with the bucks as the 1st option. as the 3rd option in New jersey he averaged 19.8pts in 39min from the 03-04 season to 07-08 season. RJ is a little better defender/slasher and is more athletic. Finley however is a much better shooter across the board. Finley should've thrived in the spurs system. He didn't. RJ has a similiar role as when finley came here, their both 4th options. If Finley couldn't thrive as a shooter, then How much better is RJ gonna do, especially considering he is more like Manu (taking away the intangibles)? Sure, he's athletic. But in the spurs system the 4th option will be taking jumpshots and 3's.

[Interrohater]

The lyrics were from an actual song. See my post above.

no, i got that, i was being funny. or not.

[fotan2]

Finley was the next MJ in his prime.

[lurker23]

Finley should not be considered a player on our team this year. He should be considered nothing more than an expiring contract.

Last year was a very forgettable year for the Spurs, and Finley was a big reason for that. We got close to zero production from his spot last year. So it's absolutely tremendous that we won't have to see him on the floor this year.

I felt like he was good for one decent year when he joined the Spurs, and that's what we've gottn from him. Every year past Year 1 was a bust.

Spurs fans are spoiled. Finley is actually pretty good as a role player, and will continue to be this year. Yes, his defense leaves a lot to be desired, and many wish Pop would play him 15-20 mpg instead of 25-30 mpg. However, many teams would love to have a veteran role player who can put up numbers like Finley did last year:

9.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.75 TO/g, 43.7% FG, 41.1% 3-pointers, on 28.8 mpg.


If he can keep up that pace per minute while playing a slightly smaller role, particularly if he can keep up those percentages, I'll be very happy with him.

[DPG21920]

Exactly, some people just do not get it. People tend to focus on the negative and not the positive. It is not Finley's fault Pop asked him to guard Lebron.

In his role, Finley is a damn good 4th option on a team.

[peskypesky]

I think the OP just made my week with that stat!

I'm stoked for this season.

[lennyalderette]

he hit some big shots for us, but seriously with all the new guys im really glad finley is now a a back up, and a solid one at that, i think he can play with a of alot more energy coming off. i cant believe he was still starting! its going to be a great year guys

[Hooks]

The thread was supposed to make us feel good

I was basically showing how much of an upgrade (Upgrade? No ...) we're getting at the SF position by showing you guys a random stat :P but some of you took it the wrong way.

[exstatic]

What a weak comparison.

If we were talking stats for when Fin was in his prime compared to RJ's then we'd have something to talk about.

Fin never went to the line in any season as much as RJ did last year. Fin's most FTA was 416 in 82 games.

[exstatic]

Now think about that, when we got Finley he was 31 and the year before with dallas he could shoot/post/drive/dunk and had a decent amount of facials for the year just like RJ. Once we got Finley in the offense he became nothing more than a spot up shooter with the other skills (post/drive/dunk) being tapped into very rarely (almost never). RJ is 29 and can Shoot/post/drive/dunk and can certainly serve up facials. In his last 2 years with Dallas Finley averaged 17.1pts in 37min per game as a 3rd option. In his 4yrs with the spurs in their system including the frequent injuries to Manu, he has averaged 9.7pts in 26min per game, may I add that he only missed 6gms in the last 4yrs w/ spurs. RJ avg 19.6 in 36min per game last year with the bucks as the 1st option. as the 3rd option in New jersey he averaged 19.8pts in 39min from the 03-04 season to 07-08 season. RJ is a little better defender/slasher and is more athletic. Finley however is a much better shooter across the board. Finley should've thrived in the spurs system. He didn't. RJ has a similiar role as when finley came here, their both 4th options. If Finley couldn't thrive as a shooter, then How much better is RJ gonna do, especially considering he is more like Manu (taking away the intangibles)? Sure, he's athletic. But in the spurs system the 4th option will be taking jumpshots and 3's.

RJ has already played a lesser role in his career. Finley never had until he got here. That's the difference.