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Michael Finley — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 2× ALL-STAR, ✓ 1995-96 ALL-ROOKIE.

Fin Dawg
Michael Finley
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NBA CHAMPION
ALL-STAR
1995-96 ALL-ROOKIE
BORN
March 6, 1973
Melrose Park, Illinois
HEIGHT
6'7
201 cm
WEIGHT
215lb
97 kg
NET WORTH
$138,576,839
DRAFT
1995, R1, 21st
Phoenix Suns
NBA CAREER
1995–2009
19 seasons
01Biography

Michael Finley biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

Michael Finley is a former NBA small forward, best known for his time with the BOS over 15 years. Michael Finley Selected in the Phoenix Suns , 1st round (21st pick, 21st overall), 1995 NBA Draft, won 1 NBA championship (2007), averaged 15.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.9 APG for his career, stands 6'7 tall, nicknames include "Fin Dawg".

02Quick Facts

Michael Finley quick facts — Height 6'7. 15.7 PPG career average. Championship years: 2007.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
Michael Finley
High School
Proviso East in Maywood, Illinois
Position
SF, SG
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1995–2009
04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Michael Finley career statistics summary — 15.7 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

19
Seasons
1,103
Games
15.7
Points Per Game
4.4
Rebounds Per Game
2.9
Assists Per Game
44.4%
Field Goal %
81.1%
Free Throw %
1
Championships
06Career Highs

Michael Finley career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

42pts
PTS
NOV 27, 2002
vs DET
15reb
REB
NOV 19, 2002
vs DAL
13ast
AST
DEC 23, 1999
vs PHO
10stl
STL
JAN 23, 2001
vs DAL
4blk
BLK
FEB 28, 2004
vs DAL
34.3gmsc
GmSc
DEC 26, 2000
vs DAL
07Advanced Metrics

Michael Finley advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

16
PER
52.7%
TS%
85.2
WS
1
BPM
28.8
VORP
21.7%
USG%
08Playoffs Career

Michael Finley playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

11.8
PTS · Postseason avg
3.5REB
1.8AST
41.8%FG%
38.8%3P%
86.6%FT%
129 playoff games
09All-Star Games

Michael Finley All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

2
Selections
11.5PPG
2RPG
2.5APG
10Transactions
2TM2TM

Michael Finley NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

19 seasons · 8 teams
PHOENIX SUNS2TM PHOENIX SUNSDALLAS MAVERICKSSAN ANTONIO SPURS2TM SAN ANTONIO SPURSBOSTON CELTICS
19951996199619962005200920092009
1994
Traded: Los Angeles Lakers (as a future 1995 1st round draft pick) → Phoenix Suns
1995
Drafted 21st (1st round) — Phoenix Suns
1996
Traded: Phoenix Suns → Dallas Mavericks
2005
Signed with San Antonio Spurs (free agent)
2010
Waived — San Antonio Spurs
2010
Signed a contract for the rest of the season with the Boston Celtics
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Michael Finley — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

Michael Finley averaged 15.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists per game in the regular season.

11Salaries

Michael Finley salary history — Career salary $138,576,839.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
2007–08
DAL
$18593750
2007–08
SAN
$3103000
2008–09
SAN
$2500000
2009–10
SAN
$2500000
12Filmography

Michael Finley filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

Like Mike poster
Like Mike
2002
13Similar Players

Players similar to Michael Finley — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.