69. Michael Finley

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A very solid player throughout his career, Michael Finley was capable of brilliant flashes of offense in the open court, and a stronger commitment to defense in his later campaigns. In his prime, Finley was a two-time All-Star and an electric player to watch. He was a workhorse on good Dallas Maverick teams (three times he led the NBA in minutes played) and was part of the ‘Run and Gun’ that they executed so well. Like so many of these players though, he found his championship ring in a supporting role where he won with San Antonio in 2007 coming off the bench.

 

Should Michael Finley be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 52.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.2%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 7.1%

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  • Country of Origin: Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward
  • Games Played: 1103
  • Per Game Averages:

    34.4 MIN
    15.7 PTS
    4.4 RB
    2.9 AST
    0.9 STL
    0.3 BLK
    .444 FG%
    .367 3FG%
    .811 FT%

    129 Playoff Games
    30.3 MIN
    11.8 PTS
    3.5 RB
    1.8 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.2 BLK
    .418 FG%
    .388 3FG%
    .86 FT%
  • Advanced Stats:

    16.0 PER
    .527 TS%
    85.2 WS
    28.8 VORP

    129 Playoff Games
    13.9 PER
    .533 TS%
    6.9 WS
    3.7 VORP
  • Played For: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs
  • College: Wisconsin
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 21st Overall in 1995
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (2) (2000 & 2001)
    First Team NBA All-Rookie (1995-96)
    Most Minutes Played (3) (1997-98, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Highest Minutes per Game (3) (1997-98, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    NBA Championships (1) (San Antonio Spurs, 2006-07)
    First Team All-Big 10 (2) (1993 & 1995)
    Goodwill Games Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1994)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (2) (1997-98 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (4) (1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (4) (1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (2) (1997-98 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (5) (1995-96, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (5) (1997-98, 1998-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (1998-99)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 56. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,454
    59. Minutes Played: 37,996
    59. 3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 3,880
    74. Field Goal Attempts: 15,095
    86. Games Played: 1,103
    94. Field Goals: 6,696
    99. Points: 17,306

Should Michael Finley be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 52.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.2%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 7.1%
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