Anyway to convince Finley to come here?

[G-Nob]

I know he doesn't play defense. But with his length and jumping ability, I'm sure we could get him a little bit more active on defense. Of course the Mavs will release him, but will he be willing to take the minimum to play for the champs? For less minutes? I know he'll get compe ive offers from Chicago, Phoenix and Denver. The spurs could use his shooting coming off the bench. I've always liked his compe iveness. My only question is, would the addition of Finley take away minutes from Oberto or Horry just in case we can't deal Rasho? I'll assume the starting center in Nazr or Oberto, Rob spotting Tim, Fin resting Bruce, the 12th man is Rasho. If we can't trade Rasho, that is 6.7 million sitting on the bench.

[Wallace ²]

Hopefully not, he really should become a Piston

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

If JJ goes to Atlanta I don't know think there's anything anyone could do to keep him out of Phoenix. They play his style, he'd get plenty of shots, and he's likes Steve Nash, doesn't he?

[JUUOT]

Spurs and phoenix are the two that can really possibly land him. pros and cons

Phoenix:
+ they play hist type of game
+ he would join old friend nash
+ if they losse JJ they really need his help
- he never made it to the final with his type of game so he might want to try something else
- if they lose JJ they seem a less le ready team than spurs

SPURS
+ if he wants a le more than anything he is right here with SA
+ seeing the 0-defense game did not bring a final to dallas he should want to play for more balanced team
- He would be only third swing and would see limited minutes (20)

i think it is 50/50, it will be a hard batlle to get him. If he comes he could show the door out to barry...

[batman2883]

We could show him pictures of Eva Longoria with Tony Parker and say....."This too can be you"

[DDS4]

Well if Big Dog can play here, almost anyone can if he has the right at ude.

[JUUOT]

i must admit batman recruiting technic is really appealing

[batman2883]

what can i say, i know it would definitly bring me here

[SenorSpur]

I've said it before in other treads, but I'll say it again - STAY AWAY FROM FINLEY. Yes, the guy doesn't play D, but the one asset you're looking at - his shooting ability - tends to leave him during the playoffs.

Here in Dallas, Finley has taken much public criticism for his annual "flame outs" during the NBA playoffs - dating back to his horrible performance during the 2003 WCF versus the Spurs.

As for his jumping ability, the guy hardly goes to the rack anymore because severe tendinitis in his knees and overall wear and tear on his body have resulted in a decline in his skills.

I used to be a Finley admirer too. However, what was once a multi-talented, tenacious and gifted player has eroded into basically an inconsistent, streaky and one-dimensioinal jump shooter. Haven't we seen enough of this already?

If it's instant offense we need off the bench - we're much better off resigning Big Dog.

[pache100]

Anyway to convince Finley to come here?

I sure hope not. I like a lot of players in the NBA. Michael Finley is not one of them. He is not Spurs material.

I've said it before in other treads, but I'll say it again - STAY AWAY FROM FINLEY.
Yes, the guy doesn't play D, but the one asset you're looking at - his shooting ability - tends to leave him during the playoffs.

Here in Dallas, Finley has taken much public criticism for his annual "flame outs" during the NBA playoffs - dating back to his horrible performance during the 2003 WCF versus the Spurs.

As for his jumping ability, the guy hardly goes to the rack anymore because severe tendinitis in his knees and overall wear and tear on his body have resulted in a decline in his skills. Basically, this guy is an inconsistent, streaky jump shooter. Haven't we seen enough of this already?

THANK YOU! Well said!

If he comes he could show the door out to barry...

That must never be allowed to happen. I would not trade Barry for Finley in a million years.

[boutons]

"to leave him during the playoffs."

in the last 3 DAL L's to PHX, his points disappeared:

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michae...ame_stats.html

I don't think he fits at all well as a benchwarmer, will get few minutes because he won't know the Spurs defense well enough even if he wants to play defense, and is too streaky to be "instant offense".

[angel_luv]

What benefits do you find in giving up Brent Barry for Finley?

Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like a terrible idea to me.

[Buenos Hairys]

HE NO FROM ARGENTINA HE SUCKS

[SenorSpur]

There are more than financial reasons for which the Mavs are releasing Finley. Trust me, if his skills warranted there's no way the Mavs would release him. The fact is that his skills have declined to a point which they are no longer commensurate with his contract.

As for any hopes of him developing into a better defender - FORGET IT. After 8-9 years in the league - you are what you are. This guy has never focused on the defensive side of the ball and never will - he simply takes open shots at will - a lot of them. That behavior was encouraged under the previous coaching regime, however there's a new sheriff in town.

It's no secret to anyone, here among the D/FW faithful, that Avery is attempting to reshape the Mavs in the Spurs philosophy. Seeing how AJ is a Pop disciple, if Fin is not a match for the new "defense first" philosophy of the Mavs, why on earth would anyone feel as though he's a fit for the Spurs?

[angel_luv]

An exellent point Senor!

[Ballcox]

Phoenix can have him. I would love to watch Finley chucking up shot after missed shot in the playoffs as he completely sinks the Suns playoff hopes all by himself.

If we get rid of Barry to get Finley, someone in the Spurs front office needs to have their head examined.

[JUUOT]

becaus ehe could come for really cheap. finley as a maverick is really expensive but as a spur could cost lle... suddenly it sounds like a better deal.

i am not especially found of the guy but he seems to be in the deal for the last spot at the wing rotation between devin - evans - robinson

[pache100]

If we get rid of Barry to get Finley, someone in the Spurs front office needs to have their head examined.

I have a lot of respect for the Spurs FO...but I sure agree with that.

[Dre_7]

Good points Senor, but the Spurs would not be getting him to be a starter. He will be coming off the bench in SA. He may not be the same Finley as years past, but the Spurs dont need him to be that Finley. I think if they cant (or dont want to) resign the Big Dogg, that Finley will be an EXCELLENT backup for Bowen. Again, SA wouldnt need him to be their number 2 guy or anything. For the min. Finley would be a GREAT pickup!

[Dre_7]

If we get rid of Barry to get Finley, someone in the Spurs front office needs to have their head examined.

Who said they would have to get rid of Barry for him?

If Fin signs for the min, then they dont have to get rid of anyone.

[pache100]

He may not be the same Finley as years past, but the Spurs dont need him to be that Finley.

Find out if they can do a personality transplant and get back with me. That's the only way I'd be interested.

[Dre_7]

Find out if they can do a personality transplant and get back with me. That's the only way I'd be interested.

Personility transplant?

It seemed to work okay with Big Dogg.

[pache100]

Personility transplant?

It seemed to work okay with Big Dogg.

Big Dog never struck me as eating nails and worms for breakfast. I always saw a nice guy under that rough exterior. I have never seen even a sliver of anything but nastiness in Finley. He's an asshole.

[Dre_7]

Big Dog never struck me as eating nails and worms for breakfast. I always saw a nice guy under that rough exterior. I have never seen even a sliver of anything but nastiness in Finley. He's an asshole.

How is he an asshole?

[sickdsm]

Finley at this stage is sprewell at his stage but with his head on straighter.

Chicago will likely get him IMO for 2-3 mill/per.