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Chuck don't lie.
Was watching Maximum Sports on KABB and Chuck Miketinac said that he was told by a very reliable agent that one of the GM's of a team that pulled out of the Finley sweepstakes pulled out because Finley was going to the Spurs.
Read from it as you well, but Chuck isn't one to through around gossip like the guys from KSAT or WOAI.
Chuck don't lie.
Writer,
May we trust you on this one?
Anyone else cares to confirm?
Wasn't KABB the station that reported that a 'source' had told them he was a lock to Miami?
I'm sure I wasn't the only to watch Maximum Sports tonight.
It was during their "Vent" segment where all three sports reports (Chuck, Laura, and Pittman) sit around and talk candidly.
Wasn't everyone reporting that. I mean, everyone.
Chuck mentioned that as well. He said he's been following the story all week very closely and though Finley was a lock to Miami as well. He probably was. but something changed.
Chuck just mentioned that a very reliable agent he knew, told him a GM from a team that was in the Finley sweepstakes backed out because Finley picked SA.
I know most people were speculating Finley to Miami, but I thought I remembered KABB mentioning a 'reliable source.' I don't really remember if anyone else was.
Whatever. Hope the new report is true, though.
You know, I want this to happen just to SHUT SOME PIE HOLES HERE.
Wah! I'm bored! The Spurs haven't signed anyone today! Wah!
Let the rumors begin.
Where's fin?
Interesting. Hopefully there is still room for DBrown. Spurs would have an awesome swingman rotation if they could add Finley and retain Devin.
cuban is going to go nuts and cry
Settle Down Now.
you mean he does not want to go to the hornets
Agreed, albeit IMHO the priority should be a 6'8"+ (wingspan 6'10"+) defensive oriented SF player.
Even if we don't get Finley or anyone else, most fans don't realize this team is already awesome. A long 3 is one of the very few weaknesses the Spurs have.
Finley could help by possibly adding some scoring punch to the bench rotation, but he is not that critical.
Aint gonna happen. If Finley does come, everyone can pretty much kiss Devin goodbye - which is why I'm against this acquisition to begin with.
Kori addressed this very subject on one of her earlier posts. Check out her comments:
Finley pretty much fits that profile. Yeah, he's not a candidate for an all-defensive team but he's got the size and ability to be quite solid defensively. And yes, offensively he would be rather nice to have on that bench. He's better than any other potential backup 3 the Spurs have had a shot at this summer.
to me this is a no brainer
sign a player like finley that is very good or a guy that 's back could go out anytime
Yeah, I saw that, but that was based on Ludden's musings, not Pop's.
if duncan is healthy in playoffs you might as well give the spurs the next 2 years when finley signs
and if duncan does give hurt finley can help with the scoring
and when tp is working on his shot this summer finley can help with the scoring load
That's is the very dilemma. For all of his offensive prowess and size, Finley has NEVER developed as a defensive player. As has been said by numerous players, playing defense is about "want to" and "heart". I just don't know if this guy is capable of doing that.
No doubt, Finley's offensive production would be valuable - but at what price? Devin? A chance at an equally viable longer-term option (Matt Barnes, perhaps)?
The risk is not worth the long-term rewards, IM0.
As I recall MFin was a very good defender a couple yrs back and if he doesnt have to load most of the scoring he could actually be a very good defender again, hey if Pop can get Big Dog to play some D MFin is no prob by the way ask me and I'd rather have GRob better shooter and rebounder
did not spurs teach big dog to play d
Big dog did make an effort. However at this stage of both his and Finley's career - you are what you are. You'll never be able to "teach an old dog new tricks".
Its not impossible for the Spurs to sign both Devin and Finley. They can still sign Devin if he (Devin) decides to remain one more year with the Spurs and become a free agent next off-season. Very doubtful this will happen, but it can happen. A can see Devin as a backup point. He can handle the ball well and would be when facing those bigger PGs. I say if Finley does decide to come, Devin will sign an offering sheet from Utah and the Spurs don't match.
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