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I dont know if I should be happy or sad about this. Im happy for now though. Anyway what's the news on the roster? How many free roster spots are left?
What has presti done lately thats so genius?Presti makes one savvy move after enough
I dont know if I should be happy or sad about this. Im happy for now though. Anyway what's the news on the roster? How many free roster spots are left?
Sorry my internet board proficiency is not up to your standards -- I'll be sure to get right on thatHere...I fixed it for you.
So let's see your track record so far
#1. Directed Pro Barry argument towards poster who has been such a staunch Barry supporter he is often called Erin Barry. For absolutely no reason other than ignorance and inability to hit quote in response to the correct poster. Way to make a positive impression on the board with your knowledge
#2. When poster asked for clarification of why those comments were directed at him, instead of the intelligent, "my bad" response...you answered with a smartass comment which only made you look stupider.
#3. Got ass kicked severely by quote function yet again.
#4. Insulted the majority of this board by saying San Antonians are fat and stupid as an attack directed towards Pro Barry poster, who lives in Austin.
So let's see who you've managed to attack and annoy so far...BarryFans and San Antonians...and yet here you are a Barry and a Spur fan...
One of us is way off course here...and I don't think it's me.
Way to go slick...only people I've ever encountered that are actually that stupid, while alternately thinking themselves to be extremely clever, are Lawyers and SR refugees...my guess is that you are both, or else ElNono got a new nick..
Now, this might be the lawyer in me - but I'm still baffled as to what you are so poorly trying to say.
1. I directed a pro-Barry argument to a Barry supporter: what's your point? Again, I'm sorry I don't spend my free time coming up with scouting reports on the posters here. Do you? Do you act like a stalker, compiling detailed reports on the proclivities/ideologies of the posters here? Have you failed at life that badly?
Oh, and you're totally justified for blaming the guy who doesn't post here that often for being confused about another poster who has "I heart Michael Finley" under his name." How could I not know that you were a Barry fan? I'm really ing dumb for that.
2. What clarification were you looking for? If anything, I was confused - hence - I stated "I dunno if you're pulling some Andy Kaufman type ." Kaufman, who you're uncultured ass obviously has never heard off, was known for certain personas, such as Latka on Taxi, or the lounge singer Tony Clifton. If anything, I was complimenting you - but again - you're too ing stupid to have picked up on it. Instead of saying "my bad, let me clarify" you acted like a face and launched into a tirade.
3. You're absolutely right about the quote function. I'm not versed in the way of the message board -- I do other things with my life beyond posting on the internet.
4. I lived in San Antonio for 9 years -- and I have no problem saying that the majority of people who live in that hole are both fat and stupid. I don't give a about offending most the people on this board -- If they get offended by what some yokel on a Spurs message board says about the population of San Antonio, then they're ed as is.
And sorry I haven't stalked you and divined that you live in Austin. Really, my apologies. Is there anything else I should know before having the *privilege* of carrying this tete-a-tete further?
And since when has loving San Antonio been a requirement to being a Spurs fan? You're absolutely right - I've insulted SA -- I'll insult it again and again. But I love my Spurs. What the was your point?
Ironically enough -- you say nothing on the "Finley was an awful signing count." With regard to the entirety of your post, in legalese, we'd say "objection, non responsive."
But hey - you're a champ buddy -- given the number of times you've intimated that I *should* know all sorts of random details about who you are on here, I bet you get pussy on an hourly basis.
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LOL then you would be happy seeing him a one quarter basically the whole playoffs and maybe a game or two after that. I think he will have more of a role than just that, but I see what you are saying on that part.
Steve kerr role with just as much influence in the locker room
Details of the finalized deal weren't immediately available, but Henry Thomas, who represents Finley, said the Spurs have made a commitment to Finley that stretches "beyond just a year" and that the new contract would pay more than the veteran minimum of $1.3 million.
"Obviously, Michael had a great first three years in San Antonio," Thomas said. "He took his time, because he had some interest from other contending teams. He just wanted to evaluate everything and make sure he made the right decision."
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...onald_f_1.html
me too.
i think he's okay even if he's given reduced minutes.
He really love this team, ditched Miami, Cleveland...I think he really love to be with this team or Tim Duncan
lol interesting point Ducks. That doesn't mean Pop will revert back to his old self though and go back to using Fin too much.
About Van Excel, be happy you don't remember, very happy...
Devin Brown and Bonzi Wells, you essentially have character concerns about... Well, we've had low character guys before (SJax anyone? Big Dog?). Still, I'll bow to your superior character assessment skills...
Snyder and Johnson suck hey... Well newsflash - Finley SUCKS WORSE. I'm not arguing that these 7 guys are great Bball players. I'm arguing their better than a 35 year old Finley who has no offence but shooting (and doesn't that consistently) and who plays lousy defence...
Considering PER as an effective summary of offensive capability (it doesn't cover defense worth a damn, but Finley sucks at that - none of the 7 guys are worse at it than him. Even Barry is a tie...). Linton Johnson when he got decent minutes (06/07 with Hornets) 14.0. Snyder (07/08) 13.3. Ross (pathetic offensively, remember) 07/08 7.6. In 06/07 10.5. He dropped off because his shot deserted him. We're supposed to have the best shooting coach in the business. He's also the best defender of the lot... Barry signed with the Rockets because we made no attempt to resign him and that confuses the out of me (07/08) 16.7. Marcus Banks? He's not an FA. I proposed Sean Banks. http://www.basketball-reference.com/...anksse01d.html
He's D-league, but the guy can score the damn ball. Hairston's there because we drafted him- there had to be something we liked about the guy, right? Giricek, the one guy you don't argue with, (07/08) 9.8
Finally, for comparison, Michael Finley (07/08) 11.4.
You tell me who's gonna give more help to the team this coming season...
*snip*Sorry my internet board proficiency is not up to your standards -- I'll be sure to get right on that
Now, this might be the lawyer in me
Sorry but I haven't seen you post anything so far that would in any way lead to believe that reading beyond this point would be a worthwhile use of my time. I do give you props for figuring out the complexities of the quote function though. Props
Now all you have to do is master the ole Read More Post Less philsophy, and both you, and the board, will be much better off for it.
Finley ain't that bad . don't know what ya'll are complaining about . yeah maybe he can no longer attack the basket and can't play D as good as his teammates, but his shooting skill will never be lost .
Finley returns to Spurs; Pargo picks RussiaREADcomments
Jeff McDonald - Express-News On a day in which the Spurs heard a “no” from one free-agent target, they got a welcome “yes” from another.
Shooting guard Michael Finley has agreed to return for a fourth season in San Antonio and more, his agent Henry Thomas said Friday.
Specific details of the agreement were not immediately available, but Thomas said the Spurs have made a commitment to Finley “beyond just a year” and that the new contract will pay more than the veteran minimum of $1.3 million next season.
“Obviously, Michael had a great first three years in San Antonio,” Thomas said. “He took his time (deciding to re-sign), because he had some interest from other contending teams. He just wanted to evaluate everything and make sure he made the right decision.”
In choosing to return to the Spurs, the 35-year-old Finley rebuffed overtures from a short list of suitors that included the NBA champion Boston Celtics.
Finley also turned down an offer to play in Europe, declining to join the parade of established NBA players headed overseas this summer. The Spurs weren't so lucky when it came to another name on their free-agent wish list.
Jannero Pargo, the point guard the Spurs had envisioned backing up Tony Parker next season, instead said “yes” to Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, told the Associated Press on Friday.
Pargo — Chris Paul's primary backup in New Orleans last season — agreed to a one-year deal worth nearly $4 million, according to Bartelstein.
That figure is about twice what Pargo earned last season and substantially more than he was likely to command anywhere in the NBA. The Spurs are believed to have offered a deal starting at $2 million, the maximum they had available.
The Hornets were also trying to re-sign Pargo, 28, who averaged 8.1 points per game last season.
“We had a couple of interesting offers,” Bartelstein told the Associated Press. “We just thought it was a great opportunity. He expects to do this for a year, take a deep breath and decide what to do next year. By no means does this mean we're saying goodbye to the NBA.”
With Pargo heading to Russia, it marks the second time this summer the lure of Europe has cost the Spurs a player. Tiago Splitter, the team's top draft pick in 2007, accepted a more lucrative deal to remain in Spain rather than play in San Antonio next season.
But after failing in their bid to add another new face to their backcourt, the Spurs will be happy to welcome back a familiar one.
The crown jewel of the Spurs' free-agent class three summers ago, Finley will return with a fraction of the fanfare that greeted his arrival in 2005. He averaged a respectable 10.1 points as a part-time starter last season, and is the only Spurs player to have appeared in every game over the past two campaigns. But he could see his role diminished with the entrance of swingman Roger Mason Jr.
Still, the Spurs have long prized Finley's professionalism and leadership, and were eager to bring him back — especially after losing fellow shooter Brent Barry to Houston earlier this summer.
Finley's “yes” wasn't dependent upon a “no” from Pargo. The Spurs' best-laid plans called for signing them both.
Now, they will have to be satisfied with splitting the difference.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...russia100.html
Still hope we get another young wing but Ill take him. Give him 8mpg and save his legs for playoffs.
I think his fg% will go up as a bench guy, he just logged too many mins last year and lost his stroke because of it.
No way should he be playing 20 plus minpg.
Anything more than minimum is too much for a 10th-12th man, so expect to see Finley playing 25 minutes a night again.
Wow...just wow. I think I heard Boris Diaw licking his chops. Well, at least we have 6 months until the trade deadline, although I'm not sure what can be traded at this point. I'd rather have signed Giricek myself.
As I mentioned before, he's Kerr 2008 now...nice guy, can make shots when unguarded and good for the locker room.
Finley as the third or fourth guy off the bench ain't to bad.
Sure we needed to get younger and with Hill, Tolliver, and Mason we did just that. We still 'got rid of' Horry, Barry, and Stoudamire: three old heads that were on their last legs.
And sure we didn't get some free agents like Maggette or Pargo but if someone else wants to overpay for them who cares.
Spurs fans are some of the most ungrateful fans out there. Ask a Suns fan if he'd like 4 championships. ask Mark Cuban.
Do I agree with every move the FO makes? no, but I'm willing to wait and see before I call Pop 'a crack addict'.
Steve Kerr is the greatest PCT 3 shooter in NBA history, single season, and career...
Michael Finley is nothing like that...the best 3 PCT year of Finley's career would probably qualify as Kerr's worst.
Kerr was used to playing a limited role and coming in and hitting 3's cold, with little or no warm up and very few shot attempts...Finley is not. Finley is a guy that lead the NBA in minutes played multiple times in his career.
He's used to getting his shots, I don't know why anyone thinks Finley is going to be good in that limited role.
I'll say it right now, if that's Finley's role...this will be the worst shooting season of his entire career.
Michael Finley is not a shooter...he is a scorer....a washed up scorer with no lift.
McDonald doesn't explain how he knows this, but if it's true maybe they are still in play for a Kirk Snyder or a Giricek.
I would have much rather brought Rob back. He had a rough start to the year with his daughter's health problems, and never was able to catch up. Finley on the other hand had no reason for his bad play last season other than getting too damn old.
Counting playoffs, Fin has played 1.5 - 2 seasons worth of minutes more than Rob has in his career (depending on whether they'd play starter's minutes (40) or reserve minutes (30) per night).
Plus, Rob's a guy with lots of intangibles... taking charges, grabbing rebounds, getting blocks... all kinds of things that help the team win even when he can't hit from the field. Finley is pretty much worthless when his shot isn't falling. RC ed up bigtime choosing Fin over Rob.
ing about Manu playing in the Olympics was moot and pointless, but it didn't stop you from doing it for a solid month.
I'm confused. I thought you already gave up on the Spurs after Game 4 against the Pistons.
Sorry, but I couldn't give a flying as to appeasing your sorry fat got ass...*snip*
Sorry but I haven't seen you post anything so far that would in any way lead to believe that reading beyond this point would be a worthwhile use of my time. I do give you props for figuring out the complexities of the quote function though. Props
Now all you have to do is master the ole Read More Post Less philsophy, and both you, and the board, will be much better off for it.
You're obviously an idiot because you still haven't given a reason why signing Fin was good.
How's that for brevity?
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