Who knows? Maybe Finley is looking for something more than great nightlife and carrying Shaq's water. Maybe Finley is about going to the place that offers the best shot at a le and shuns the hype. Yeah, it's a pipedream but maybe Finley would actually take less money to be in such a situation. That's the way Finley ends up being a Spur. Hopefully the Spurs lay it out just like that. If he opts for more $ in Miami, nobody can fault him for that and considering the challenges that lay ahead for the Heat in establishing a rotation and fitting the new guys in, they are still a serious contender to win a le.
Maybe Horry should be going with Pop, too. Explain why he was willing to take less $$ to be with the Spurs. Mention that with Shaq's body breaking down because he didn't take care of it, Detroit signing DD and Artest back with Pacers, Heat won't even get out of the East.
The fact that Finley is milking this so long is proof to me that his ego just can't get enough of the Finley-Love-Fest. The Spurs aren't going to drop to their knees to try to get him. Finley should know by now about the problem with only having one basketball, and he should probably join either of the Western conference teams as a result.
Somebody's impatient. What's so long? Has he even been on the market a week?
Finley wont be a spur
One thing is for certain. Pop and RC will lay it to him straight and direct. No bull ! They won't be kissing his ass like, say PHX.
Top 5 reasons:
- Spurs will win a championship next year with or w/out him
- Bowen will be on his side
- He'll have a real coach this time
- Imagine when Spurs go small Barry,Manu,Finley, Horry, Duncan on the floor WOW
- Best forum in the world will be talking about him daily
Finley will be a Heat... 5 REASONS:
- SHAQ, even with his body breaking down... still can't be stopped by any center... still a prescence in the paint
- Unless you were blind... did you not see Dwayne Wade in the playoffs... AMAZING!!
- More Money... this is what it always comes down to
- Atlantic Division is weak... they can take it with their eyes closed
- Rumors of Pat Riley... Don't get me wrong Stan is a good coach... but Pat will always be in the background and now the rumors are getting louder that he could come back!
He will be a great addition to the team; he'll fit right in enhancing the offence of the team. On defense he just has to keep up with the rest of the team and that is not difficult when you have good people around.
Two more things.
1. Until now I have enjoyed reading your posts and this is the first time I post something.
2. English is my second language, so be forgiving.
Yeah, and I'm sure Finley was shocked that he was cut.It's not like this was an unplanned move. It's not like he's visiting fifteen teams. Two of the three teams he knows very well. He played for one of them already. It ain't rocket science. He likes being courted as though he had real value.
If he started talking to teams before being waived, that would be tampering.Yeah, and I'm sure Finley was shocked that he was cut.
He's meeting with all potential suitors within just a couple of days, and is foregoing all the wining and dining that usually goes along with this sort of thing. He's actually handling this better than most free agents would.
..well, Rob was already with the Lakers when he wanted to join the Spurs in 2001-02 season...
here's one proof from USAtoday after the Spurs just won their 3rd le..
...At the final buzzer, Duncan looked as relieved as he was thrilled. He's headed for rest and the offseason, where he's also the franchise's most valuable employee.
With the core of the team locked up for next season, the Spurs will only tweak their roster this summer, starting with Tuesday's draft. They pick 28th in the first round.
They'll also dip into the free agent market, which will include two of their key players — postseason hero Robert Horry and Devin Brown. That's where Duncan plays a critical role. His top-shelf talent, unselfish play and team-first at ude are attractive lures for premier free agents looking for a ring.
"We've been real fortunate in the sense of having people who wanted to stay, wanted to get signed, get it done, get it over with and having a young enough core, with Timmy obviously, as center and everything," coach Gregg Popovich said. "He makes it attractive for people because he's unselfish and people enjoy playing with him."
The power forward is in large part the reason Horry joined the Spurs as a free agent two years ago, defensive ace Bowen stayed in the fold and Brent Barry left the Seattle SuperSonics and signed a four-year contract last summer.
Horry originally wanted to come to the Spurs after the 2001-02 season. He had a chance to opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, but didn't when he heard rumors of Duncan possible going to the Orlando Magic.
"I said if Tim's not going to be there, I'm not going there," Horry said. "But it worked out. Tim is the only reason."
#1 - everyone in this thread will turn against him in a heartbeat once they learn he signs with another team.
everyone in S.A. is waiting but NOT that hungry on Finley.
Yes, thank you. He's meeting teams rapidly after cutting the list down to three. We'll find out in a few days what his answer is.
We'll have to agree to disagree about the definition of "couple of days" and "rapidly". Finley doesn't warrant the red carpet tour any more than he deserved the bloated contract he was given by Dallas in my opinion. I also find it comical that Miami and Phoenix are treating him like he's Grant Hill after he left Detroit. They may be more right than they know.
I don't know if it will be a deciding factor, but the take-it-or-leave-it at ude and straight talk from Pop & RC will probably be a plus rather than a minus. The Spurs don't have to attract more talent; that is an attraction in itself. Sweet talk before the contract is signed is just that; the more direct the Spurs are with him, the more respect they are liable to get.
That said, money talks.
There are no more free agents even close to his caliber!!The spurs would be lucky to sign this guy for 2.5 mil and all you haters need let devin go and find someone who actually plays well other than clean up time in the 4th!!
puff puff pass! Miami = 60 wins? this is some strong hydro!
Please share some of that weed!!
I wonder if Express-News will have any info tonight on how the Spurs meeting went with Finley today. I hope he just meets with Minny tomorrow and decides on the weekend and gets signed Monday .. wherever that may be.
It wont be the best move if he decides to go with Miami - Miami has a problem of plenty (of egos) and is an unproven group.
Spurs is the best case scenario for him.
yeah, been checking & wondering how the talks between the 2 camps ended yesterday? been to some sites but it seems Finley & his agent, and SA camp are tight-lipped about what has been laid on the table so far....
hope Finley decides this weekend. Hey this is way too much...FA are waiting. and training camp is fast approaching.
it's a head-scratcher already
With big FA signing not making that much of news compared to Fin's, Can we easily declare this years offseason as Finley's offseason?
hope Finley decides this weekend. Hey this is way too much...FA are waiting. and training camp is fast approaching.
it's a head-scratcher already
Another reason ...
Fewer hurricanes in San Antonio.
.....power teams are vying for his services,With big FA signing not making that much of news compared to Fin's, Can we easily declare this years offseason as Finley's offseason?
the hottest among amnesty players of the of the "Allan Houston Rule" (when Allan in NY's contract remains the same)...
yes it is.......
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