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Sprewell probably wouldn't like playing for such a huge city at this point in his career either. Being he's from the small town of Milwaukee and all.
Oh, come on. He can't turn down the opportunity to play in Austin...
Sprewell probably wouldn't like playing for such a huge city at this point in his career either. Being he's from the small town of Milwaukee and all.
Dre,
I totally understand we're talking about Fin as a backup and I wrote my comments with that in mind. However, that doesn't change anything. , he's unwilling to "come off the bench" for the Mavs. Besides all that, this guy simply is too streaky of a shooter for that role.
, I'll take my chances with Devin (who can attack the rim, play defense and whose all-around game is SOOOOOO much better) or Big Dog.
As has been told to me by several Mavs fans, Finley likes to think of himself as a "clutch shooter" but he's not. I've seen enough of him over the years to concur.
Everything about him screams asshole to me. It's my opinion of him. You may see him differently. But, that's my call. I'm sure there are people you don't like that I do. It's ok to disagree.
Right, I agree, he would have to be willing to come off the bench, like GRob did.
Yeah, me too. Thats why I would only want him if they couldnt resign Big Dogg. Personally, I really want the Big Dogg back!, I'll take my chances with Devin (who can attack the rim, play defense and whose all-around game is SOOOOOO much better) or Big Dog.
the mavs will pay him 52 mill to leave. The spurs would only have to pay him a mil(should he decides he wants to win more) Sounds like a small sacrifice to see if it can work. Avery would keep him if it was up to him, but the mavs won't pay 100 mil for 15ppg. I know it would make Dallas so crazy if Fin came here and prospered.
finely>>>>>>>>spree
I hope Michael goes somewhere he can start.
He won't get much PT @Spurs, even if he wants to play defense, even if he can.
If we're going to lose Devin Brown Finley might be worth asking about, even then I have my doubts about him working here.
His agent has already said that, though he might consider Chicago, he wants to win a le and will consider the front running teams first.
Okay, well you can have that oppinion. But that doesnt make him an asshole. If he wants to play in SA it can work. Just like it worked with the Dogg.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/bulls...pt-bull26.html
Finley might be available
July 26, 2005
BY LACY J. BANKS Staff Reporter Advertisement
Henry Thomas, the agent for Dallas Mavericks swingman Michael Finley, believes Bulls operations chief John Paxson will be among many NBA executives pursuing Finley if the Mavs -- as expected -- release Finley as part of the amnesty provision in the new collective bargaining agreement.
The provision benefits teams over the salary cap because they can release a player, pay his full contract and avoid the penalty of paying a dollar for every dollar they're over the cap. That means Dallas will pay Finley $51 million for the remaining three years of his contract.
The Bulls then would hope that since Finley will be getting paid by Dallas, the Melrose Park native and former Proviso East star would be eager to play for his hometown team for about $2 million. That figures to be what the Bulls will have remaining from their mid-level exception after signing Chris Duhon.
''Chicago certainly would be one of the teams he'd consider because it's his home,'' said Thomas, who in past years downplayed annual trade scenarios featuring Finley coming to the Bulls. ''As for him actually ending up playing for the Bulls, anything is possible.
''But his first desire would be to get with a team that would help him win a championship ring. He's never won one, never even played in the Finals. And everybody knows that he can help any team in this league. He's coming along real well in his rehab [after right ankle surgery]. So he hasn't even started thinking about where else he might play because he hasn't been released yet.''
As for the Bulls re-signing Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler, Philadelphia's fourth-year center Samuel Dalembert may have set the market by agreeing to a six-year deal with the 76ers reportedly worth at least $50 million.
Curry and Chandler are restricted free agents, which means the Bulls can match any offers they receive from other teams.
Curry and Chandler also can thank Dalembert for removing himself from compe ion with the Atlanta Hawks, whom he was scheduled to visit Monday before changing his mind and deciding to stay put. The Hawks had enough cap room to offer a five-year, $70 million deal and were said to be very interested in Dalembert.
Curry already has visited the Hawks.
From a numbers standpoint, Curry, 22, and Chandler, 22, are younger and have been more productive than Dalembert, 25. Dalembert averaged 8.2 points and 7.5 rebounds last season. He missed the entire 2002-03 season with injuries.
Curry averaged 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds last season before being sidelined March 30 for the rest of the season with an irregular heartbeat. Chandler averaged eight points and 9.7 rebounds.
''This certainly should give Curry and Chandler some leverage,'' one league source said. ''But market value is determined by more than just the numbers you put down one season. Especially if it's a contract year. A team takes into consideration a player's work habits, his professional at ude, health, his age, what he projects for the future and how he meets a particular need for them.
''There is no doubt that Curry's health issues will cost him millions of dollars, maybe even tens of millions because teams have to be sure that he can perform and won't have his career, not to mention his life, cut short by his heart problem being worse than what people think and getting even worse as he continues playing. It's very unfortunate. But that's the business side of the game. While Chandler is healthier, he needs to develop a shot and a post-up game. But Chandler's numbers still were better than Dalembert's.''
NOTE: The Bulls reportedly have expressed interest in Charlotte Bobcats restricted free agent Malik Allen. The 6-10 forward split his time between Miami and Charlotte last season and averaged 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds.
Spurs won't get Finley.
Let me take his ass to Phx. Nash has already stated that he'd welcome Fin to the team.
Let me ask you people something?? If devin didnt play for the spurs and didnt grow up in SA would you want him?? I can already picture all the messages pertaining to his bad back and how much he contributed to the spurs championship, I think the answer would be NO!! I like devin also but comparing him to Finley is just stupid, Finley is a very good NBA player (used to be all star) and Devin is simply a good guy who works hard like MALIK ROSE( remember how he turned out)
It's about CONTRIBUTION. I don't give a about Finley's resume. I've already stated the reasons for Finley's decline.
The fact is Devin is a better all-around player than Finley. At this point in both their careers, he's also a better shooter. Devin has been a scorer all his life that is blossoming into a bonafide NBA player - and is younger, stronger and quicker than Finley - no matter where he grew up.
If it came down to one of these 2 players handling the ball or shooting the ball who would you rather have?? my money is on Finley cause he's done it before. There is no way devin is a better shooter than finley!!
Sign D.Brown and the Dog before you even think about Finley's ass.
Then forget him. Take this to the bank: "Bones" is going to be much more valuable to us in his 2nd year than Finley ever will be. I believe Barry's play in Game 7 showed me (and Pop) something that can be used in '05-06.
Is Evans a lock? All I've heard is rumors we were interested.
If finley comes who do u think is going to running the point behind TP? I'll tell you who it will Barry who will back up TP and Beno will be the third PG..People you forget that Barry can play the 1 or 2 and Finley can play the 2 or 3. Yall have to let devin go like you did malik to keep contending with the best teams in the NBA..Finley would get about 20 minutes a game and guranteed 10-12 ppg...The guy is a solid athlete, better athlete than the big dog!!!
Keep that trash head away from San Antonio. The guy is nothing..he doesn't even want to give up the leadership of the team to somebody who is twice as good as he is.
He's in denial about his declining talents. Plain and simple.
You're obviously thinking about the Finley of several years ago. Like everyone else, I remember when he came into the league. The guy could jump out of the gym, had crazy athleticism,could rebound from the guard spot and could get to the rack and score at will. I'm afraid those days are long gone. While he continues taking volume shots, his declining skills have limited him to becoming a one-dimensional jump shooter.
I live in Dallas and watch my share of Mavs games. I'm telling you his knees are shot. He can't get to the rack, doesn't rebound, is unable to create his own shot and can't consistently hit his jumper. Besides that, he is both unwilling and unable to play defense.
If you don't believe me, take a look at his numbers over the past 3 seasons:
YEAR TEAM G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
02-03 DAL 69 69 38.3 .425 .370 .861 1.6 4.3 5.8 3.0 1.10 .30 1.65 1.50 19.3
03-04 DAL 72 72 38.6 .443 .405 .850 1.1 3.4 4.5 2.9 1.17 .54 1.15 1.60 18.6
04-05 DAL 64 64 36.8 .427 .407 .831 .7 3.4 4.1 2.6 .75 .28 .94 1.90 15.7
This is from a starter who has averaged over 35 mins a game over that span and still considers himself a marquee player. I'm not trying to dog the guy out, but he's not a good fit for this team.
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