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It's not like they're starting for us, though. And unlike the Lakers, we have designated roles for them... We know where we need them incorporated into the team. Not becoming the team.
SPARKY you must collect every stray dog and cat in the neighborhood.
It's not like they're starting for us, though. And unlike the Lakers, we have designated roles for them... We know where we need them incorporated into the team. Not becoming the team.
How are we turning into the Lakers?
"Finley was also the only one keeping Dallas in some of those games against Phoenix."
absolutley not. looks at his stats vs PHX. As primarily a scorer, he broke double figures significantly only once, with 31 pts. 4 games in single figures. He kept PHX in the games.
Boutons with 4,375 posts you don't know how to use the quote button?
Another person echos my sentiments......again.
"Boutons with 4,375 posts you don't know how to use the quote button"
WGAF?
Not that I'm doubting this necessarily, but where exactly did Pop say that???
haha, I'm gonna get paid if he comes to SA....
Come on Finley!!!
Pop's comments sound like smokescreen.
He shouldn't be surprised if he signs with Miami unless he already knows he's signing elsewhere (like SA). Or let's say that Finley gave off strong vibes about returning to Phoenix, I don't think Pop would be breaking that news.
It's my bet that Finley agreed with whoever today and contract stuff was being worked out with an announcement coming tomorrow.
Finley.... Just Say No!...
The Spurs need some type of scoring threat off the bench. NVE will help in that department, but why stop there? The Spurs would be hard pressed to find a better swingman for $2.5 mil than Finley.
It was on the Pop show with Don Harris.
He said all that. -- really
Michael Finley's decision may come down today. Finley narrowed his options to Phoenix, Miami, San Antonio and Minnesota, all of which sent recruiting contingents to see him in Chicago last week. The Suns are out of the mix, but Miami is considered the favorite.
-- The Arizona Republic
Pop was way off or he was just talking ? we'll find out
This is definitely intriguing. Conventional wisdom would say that Finley's camp is using the interest of other teams to get what it wants out of the Heat and I would have to agree with that.
I haven't looked at the Heat's payroll for next season as well as their current player contracts but with Shaq getting that extension you can bet that other parts of the roster are going to be squeezed. It doesn't seem like a stretch to believe the Heat are quite reluctant to give Finley the contract length he wants.
Also, I must admit it would be somewhat enjoyable to see the Spurs land Finley, especially after all of the media jocking of the Heat this offseason after they landed Williams, Walker and Posey.
Oberto, NVE and Finley would be one of an offseason, especially for the defending champs.
I've never heard Pop sound so obvious. It may be just me, but Pop seems like he was bluffing about Finley leaning towards Phoenix. It makes sense in a way because he would more than likely start, but would be getting less money, however, they do have a good chance to make it to the Western Conference Finals with SA. Miami can pay him more now, but who knows about his playing time and the chances of them actually winning it all. The Spurs just seem like the obvious choice because you will be getting $2.5 and at least 15-20 minutes a game, which could be good in a way because it could preserve his health for the playoffs and the Finals. I just think Pop was bluffing about Finley going to Phoenix maybe to get any attention from the media away from San Antonio.
I think this is a misquote (courtesy of CNNSI, not you nkdlunch). I saw that and went to the AZ Republic site, nothing there or on azcentral.com that said the Suns were out. Republic just said the same thing everyone else did, that Mia was still the favorite.
Also, the Spurs can pay him more next season with the MLE. That would, of course, be assuming that the Spurs do not intend to bring Scola over next summer.
As for your 1st point, I agree. Pop seems to know something.
"could preserve his health for the playoffs and the Finals"
Go look an Fin's playoff performance this year. He's was a no show, averaging only 13 PPG, for a scorer?? He totally disappeared in the elimination Game6 vs PHX, and @DAL.
http://www.nba.com/mavericks/schedule/results_2004.html
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_finley/index.html
Looking at this year's playoffs, I'm not sure Fin getting amnestied was only for saving luxury tax.
13 ppg is bad for your second option in the Playoffs. For your 6th or 7th option off the bench? I'll take it.
Finley was playing with a hurt knee. If the Spurs were counting on Finley to start and play 30+ minutes a night, I might share your concerns.
But for 15 to 20 minutes a night backing up Manu and Bruce off the bench and going against opposing 2nd string players, I most definitely do not.
Pop saying he was going to the Suns sounded like a load of crap to me (not a load that he said it , but him telling a load).
It;s a smoke screen.
Finley is either going to SA or Miami. I'm leanign towards SA now that I've seen Pop go all CIA again.
Whenever he goes CIA you can't ever believe a single word out of his mouth.
Also, Finley's skills would be a nice fit for a Spurs' swingman. He's got the range on his jumper as well as the accuracy. He can put the ball on the floor and attack when needed and he is big enough to see minutes at the 3. The Spurs could go with a Manu-Barry-Finley perimeter at times when they want some offense.
It's kind of hard to knock a defending champ landing a talent like Finley for $2.5 mil, especially with the Heat as a compe or in free agency, but never, I repeat never, doubt Spurs fans.
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