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Michael Finley

San Antonio Spurs

1973/03/06 36

6-7 225

Melrose Park, IL

14

the Phoenix Suns in 1995 (1st round)

FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Mi M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2009 Spurs 10 0 2.1 4.9 42.9 .900 2 45 .300 .600 50 .100 1.3 1.4 .800 .700 .200 .100 0 5.4

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A true pro with a rare mix of athleticism, skill, and commitment. A pure scorer who can hit from all over. Uses his athleticism to create for himself and teammates. Underrated as a defender.
Flaws
  • Over the years his game has become more perimeter-focused and he doesn't drive, pass, or defend as much as he used to.
Career Potential
  • Former star; perimeter swingman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 30, 2009 Exercised his contract option with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2009-10 season.
February 8, 2009 Missed 1 game (rest).
February 3, 2009 Rest, day-to-day.
August 22, 2008 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Antonio Spurs.
November 19, 2005 Missed 5 games (groin).
November 9, 2005 Groin, inactive list.
September 2, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Antonio Spurs to a one-year contract.
August 15, 2005 Waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
March 10, 2005 Missed 3 games (calf injury).
March 4, 2005 Calf injury, day-to-day.
December 9, 2004 Missed 15 games (sprained right ankle).
November 11, 2004 Sprained right ankle, injured list.
April 13, 2004 Missed 2 games (back spasms).
April 10, 2004 Back spasms, day-to-day.
March 30, 2004 Missed 3 games (calf injury).
March 24, 2004 Calf injury, day-to-day.
December 23, 2003 Missed 5 games (toe injury).
December 12, 2003 Toe injury, day-to-day.
April 14, 2003 Missed 13 games (hamstring).
April 3, 2003 Placed on injured list (hamstring).
March 20, 2003 Hamstring, day-to-day.
January 29, 2002 Missed 11 games (strained left hamstring).
January 8, 2002 Placed on injured list (strained left hamstring).
January 7, 2002 Strained left hamstring, day-to-day.
January 3, 2002 Missed 2 games (strained left hamstring).
December 29, 2001 Strained left hamstring, day-to-day.

Trades

September 2, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Antonio Spurs.
December 26, 1996 Phoenix Suns traded Michael Finley, Sam Cassell, A.C. Green and a 2nd round selection in 1997 or 1998 to the Dallas Mavericks for Jason Kidd, Tony Dumas and Loren Meyer.
June 28, 1995 Drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1st round (21st overall) in 1995.

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