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I'm a fan of Barry/Finley...I like both guys.. in a heterosexual kind of way..
In many ways Finley had a better year THIS YEAR than last year, especially in the playoffs.
Barry really never has gotten on track at all.....especially in the playoffs since he has been here.
I'm a fan of Barry/Finley...I like both guys.. in a heterosexual kind of way..
I can't speak for others, but I hold Kerr in high regard for the Dallas game in the playoffs where he dropped a couple of threes, and was able to check Dirk of all people when we continued switching on the pick and roll every time Dallas ran it.
Kerr was crazy good that clenching game vs. the Mavs. Good defense, flying out of bounds to save a rebound... It's like his basketball career flashed before his eyes.
I'm glad he re-signed with you guys. That means the Mavs won't re-sign him which is great. He is declining big time so better you guys than us!
Get out of the first round
Of course Findog is going to stay he's now got one thing that his former team mates Nash, and Dirk have never been able to get.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b....1cfeee97.html
Spurs: Finley will return next season
Web Posted: 06/27/2007 11:24 AM CDT
Mike Monroe
Express-News Staff Writer
Michael Finley, the veteran shooting guard who earned his first NBA championship ring while helping the Spurs win their fourth le in nine years, has elected to remain with the team rather than become a free agent.
Finley signed a three-year contract with the Spurs on Aug. 2, 2005 after the Dallas Mavericks waived him. With the Mavericks obligated to pay him the $51.8 million that remained on the final three years of a deal he had signed with them in 2001, he agreed to become a Spur for roughly half of the NBA's "mid-level" salary cap exception, $2.675 million in 2005-06. His deal increased to $2.889 million last season and $3.103 million for next season, but he had the option of not exercising the final year of the deal, which would have made him a free agent.
Instead, Finley officially notified the Spurs on Wednesday morning that he will play again next season under terms of his three-year deal.
"We're very pleased that Michael has decided to remain with our team," said Spurs general manager R.C. Buford. "Obviously, Michael had a big impact on our team and made great contributions to the success of the Spurs this season. It's exciting to be able to bring contributing players back to this team to pursue similar success."
Finley last season played all 82 games, averaging 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He moved into the starting lineup late in the season and started all 20 of the Spurs' playoff games. His scoring increased in the playoffs, when he averaged 11.3 points and 2.9 rebounds.
One of the team's locker room leaders, Finley was awarded the game ball after the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the 2007 NBA championship and was still holding the ball when the Spurs had their victory parade on the San Antonio River.
u gotta start finley....he can still hit the three ball with his eyes closed...if manu starts who brings energy off the bench???
I don't care who starts. Personally I'd prefer Manu continue coming off the bench to provide energy off the bench. I feel if Manu comes off the bench all season, he'll have a better chance to win 6th man of the year.
As for Finley, if he starts, he spreads the floor and becomes an option for Parker's penetration and of course Duncan passing out of the post off double teams. Like Horry, I think Finley has become a great post feeder off the perimeter.
That has GOT to be the funniest thing I have seen on this board in many moons. I almost choked on a dorito when I read that. Kudos.
As long as you guy's are paying him 18 mil a year, I'm cool with him staying.
Barry sucks though and I'd be glad if he got traded.
Must I say it? Yeah, I must!
James White!
Toss-it-n-floss-it!
I am the reaction...not the action.
I defended Barry because they hated him unjustly.
I hate Finley becuse they love him unjustly.
Every thing needs balance.
You love Barry because of his hair.
He likes Barry cause hes white, and hates Finley cause hes black.
Thats been proven in this thread already.
TPark and MB...let me just say, something smart.
Balance restored. Whew.
Is it too good to be true that they both would be hot for the 2008 Playoffs?
We got a game or two of this in 2007s playoffs and it sure was sweet.
I wouldn't count on another 2007 run culminating with the Cleveland Cavs offensive strategy to leave their D unexposed again.
Ummm, not so much of a shooter.
2 point land was is 276th in the league at .448
3 piont land was is 106th in the league at .364
PPG he was 167th in the league at 9.0
But as a reserved roll player i guess he is okay?
Finley became bigger. He bought into becoming a part of the Spurs system and became bigger, being part of something bigger, something larger than what a single individual player can become.
Finley became better, he contributed at crucial times, flowed defensively to change the game, and made his game multifaceted by channeling his skills into other aspects of the game.
Bigger and Better and Finley can now be said in the same breath.
Just where does the notion "declining" figure in his effectiveness in getting to the top?
Like as in "declining" to resign with the misanthropes 4 levels below him on the basketball evolutionary ladder?
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“They do a great job of their system and staying true to form,
making big plays in big moments,” Suns coach Mike D'Antoni
told reporters in Phoenix on Thursday. “That's what we're
trying to get. Mental toughness, being lucky, I don't know
what it is.”
The Spurs, D”Antoni added, just seem to “believe a little bit
more.”
“All the time,” he said.
I can't say I am terribly excited about the prospect of keeping either or both Finley and Barry. They are becoming a little bit too long on the tooth. Keeping Finley and some playing time for someone younger is a decent way to go. Keeping Barry, too, would still make sense if there was any thought of using him as a backup PG, but that seems far from Pop's mind.
Right, so move one and work the calcifying James White into the rotation.
Ok, I did a search and didn't find another post the same as this one:
(btw, Finley did get married before the season started but I don't know about his children or family life)
Michael Finley interview after winning championship
http://www.insidehoops.com/finley-in...w-061507.shtml
InsideHoops.com NewsWire | June 15, 2007
Michael Finley interview after winning 2007 nba championshipThursday night the San Antonio Spurs, playing on the road, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 83-82, winning Game 4 and sweeping the Cavs to win the 2006-07 NBA championship. Here's what Spurs swingman Michael Finley, enjoying his first championship, said after the game:
Q: How's it feel? You're a champion.
Finley: ... I came to a team that had experience, a team that welcomed me with open arms and we won it. So it's a good feeling.
Q: Growing up in Chicago and watching the Bulls win championships, is that what you thought this moment would feel like?
Finley: Oh, yeah. I've seen MJ win, Scottie win. I've been downtown in the parade. I always dreamed of being a part of it, whether it was with Chicago ... with any team ... just to be part of the celebration. It's a combination of all your hard work. I [saw] how hard MJ and Scottie worked in the offseason to then seeing them celebrate in the locker room. I always wanted to be a part of that and I finally am.
Q: Looking at how Dallas had two guys win the [regular season] MVP trophy, I'm sure you'd rather have your trophy...
Finley: Yeah, I think so ... but they got the MVP trophy [and] it was very deserving. But those are two of my best friends -- Steve and Dirk -- and they congratulated me for getting to The Finals and I won't be surprised if they congratulated me today.
Q: Is this everything you dreamed it would be?
Finley: Oh yeah, it's a great feeling. It's that and then some. I always dreamed of being a champion, being in this locker room atmosphere, everybody celebrating ... words can't explain it.
Q: How emotional was it being presented the game ball by your teammates?
Finley: It's a great feeling. These guys are good guys. They dedicated this Finals to me [and] it just shows you what type of guys these are. For them to give me the game ball, they played the championship for me ... I mean, I'm blessed. What more can I ask for?
Q: What's in the future for Michael Finley?
Finley: I'm going to enjoy this. I'm going to party all the way until the end of Tony Parker's wedding. And then I might relax a little bit.
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“They do a great job of their system and staying true to form,
making big plays in big moments,” Suns coach Mike D'Antoni
told reporters in Phoenix on Thursday. “That's what we're
trying to get. Mental toughness, being lucky, I don't know
what it is.”
The Spurs, D”Antoni added, just seem to “believe a little bit
more.”
“All the time,” he said.
I logged in especially to say " Yea!" to this news. Fin is good people and I am glad we are keepimg him around.
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