Spurs need a shooter

[tp2021]

I think the Celtics re-upped with Tony Allen and Eddie House.

[nil.ball]

Maurice Evans is underrated, you guys should get him!

[tp2021]

I think the Celtics re-upped with Tony Allen and Eddie House.

2 year deals for both
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/s...e=NBAHeadlines

[wildbill2u]

Finley will be cheap and knows the system. If he can adjust to playing behind some of the rooks and newbies, he will be too good a financial deal for the FO to pass up.

[Steve-O-Matic]

Finley is a total liability at this point, and that's not going to suddenly change now that he's a year older and slower. He's nothing more than a spot-up shooter, and even that element of his game has declined dramatically as he dipped to 41% on FG's and 37% on 3's (lower than Roger Mason in both categories). He can't drive, he can't handle, he can't create for others, and to say that he can't defend at this point is like saying that Fabricio Oberto can't hit his 3's. Finley has a net-negative effect when he's in the game - period. "Knowledge of the system" does not counter-balance that. Sean Elliott knows the system too, but that doesn't mean I want us trotting HIM out there. I'd put the chances of Finley returning at less than 5%, and anyone who thinks he'd be an asset to us on the floor is completely dilusional.

[SenorSpur]

Finley is a total liability at this point, and that's not going to suddenly change now that he's a year older and slower. He's nothing more than a spot-up shooter, and even that element of his game has declined dramatically as he dipped to 41% on FG's and 37% on 3's (lower than Roger Mason in both categories). He can't drive, he can't handle, he can't create for others, and to say that he can't defend at this point is like saying that Fabricio Oberto can't hit his 3's. Finley has a net-negative effect when he's in the game - period. "Knowledge of the system" does not counter-balance that. Sean Elliott knows the system too, but that doesn't mean I want us trotting HIM out there. I'd put the chances of Finley returning at less than 5%, and anyone who thinks he'd be an asset to us on the floor is completely dilusional.

A big two to you sir.

The plain truth is Finley was a one-trick pony when he arrived here from Dallas. Furthermore, his skills were already declining when he showed up. It's just that when he arrived three years ago, he was still a decent enough shooter to warrant looking past his emerging flaws and his declining athleticism. Despite the fact that he was once a 20-pt scorer in this league, his shooting has always been fairly inconsistent. Earlier in his career, he could offset those periods by slashing to the basket and getting to the FT line. Now that isn't the case.

If anyone watched his last 3-4 years in a Mavs uniform, his penchant for going to the basket tailed off alltogether. Thus causing the local fans and media to revile the downward spiral in his production, versus his max contract. At this point, it appears that his gradual decline has virtually "bottomed out".

I absolutely agree with you in that Finley has declined to a point to where he now is a total liability on the court. Regardless as to how much he "knows the system", keep in mind, this team underwent severe scoring droughts with him as the starting 2-guard! Hence, the Spurs cannot entertain the thought of bringing him back.

[The Franchise]

how about a trade with houston for the rights to santiago splitter? Luther Head would be a great fit and clutch shooter.

That was the funniest I've read in a long time! This coming from a Houston fan.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

What about Shannon Brown?

[AFBlue]

Finley is a total liability at this point, and that's not going to suddenly change now that he's a year older and slower. He's nothing more than a spot-up shooter, and even that element of his game has declined dramatically as he dipped to 41% on FG's and 37% on 3's (lower than Roger Mason in both categories). He can't drive, he can't handle, he can't create for others, and to say that he can't defend at this point is like saying that Fabricio Oberto can't hit his 3's. Finley has a net-negative effect when he's in the game - period. "Knowledge of the system" does not counter-balance that. Sean Elliott knows the system too, but that doesn't mean I want us trotting HIM out there. I'd put the chances of Finley returning at less than 5%, and anyone who thinks he'd be an asset to us on the floor is completely dilusional.

Other options?

[Spurtacus]

As much as I wanted Finley to go, there isn't another shooter available that I want. Put him behind Ginobili and Mason. Heck, even George Hill could play the 2 at times.

[Manufan909]

Mason better perform like he did in his starts last season. We all know he'll get his shots.

[Chen]

This team always need a mid-range shooter.....

[porksword]

Shooter? I hear Jason Williams can shoot. Unless you are talking about shooting a basketball .

On a serious note, I like Juan Dixon. Though I think Finley will be back. Which actually isn't a bad thing if you think about it. If one of these young guys slumps maybe Finley in a reduced role can get his legs under him long enough to contribute. All the while allowing said young guy the opportunity to slowly work outta said slump. If that makes any sense.

[angelbelow]

damn maybe we should have just matched the deal the rockets offer brent..

[sprrs]

Finley is a total liability at this point, and that's not going to suddenly change now that he's a year older and slower. He's nothing more than a spot-up shooter, and even that element of his game has declined dramatically as he dipped to 41% on FG's and 37% on 3's (lower than Roger Mason in both categories). He can't drive, he can't handle, he can't create for others, and to say that he can't defend at this point is like saying that Fabricio Oberto can't hit his 3's. Finley has a net-negative effect when he's in the game - period. "Knowledge of the system" does not counter-balance that. Sean Elliott knows the system too, but that doesn't mean I want us trotting HIM out there. I'd put the chances of Finley returning at less than 5%, and anyone who thinks he'd be an asset to us on the floor is completely dilusional.

You're delusional if you think he has less than a 5% chance of returning. I'd put that number at 85% at the bare minimum.

I wouldn't mind Finley at an absolute max of 10 minutes per game, and definitely not starting. If we only use him in case of emergencies, then it's worth risking that he finds his shot again.