MICHAELFINLEY
DALLAS MAVERICKSMichael Finley — NBA champion, 2× All-Star. Career stats, bio and legacy of the Dallas Mavericks' longtime franchise scorer.
1×NBA CHAMPION
2×ALL-STAR
✓1995-96 ALL-ROOKIEMichael Finley biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
A 21st overall pick who quietly built one of the most durable careers of his generation, Michael Finley became the face of the Dallas Mavericks for nearly a decade before finding a championship late in his career. Born March 6, 1973, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm).
He starred at Wisconsin (1991–1995), a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection. Drafted 21st overall by the Phoenix Suns in 1995, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks after one season, where he spent nine years as the franchise's leading scorer alongside Dirk Nowitzki. He later played for the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics.
A two-time NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), Finley won the NBA championship with the Spurs in 2007 and reached one more Finals with Boston in 2010 before retiring.
Career totals: 17,306 points (15.8 ppg), 4,804 rebounds (4.4 rpg), 3,245 assists (2.9 apg) over 1,103 games and 15 seasons.
He now serves in the Dallas Mavericks front office.
Michael Finley quick facts — Height 6'7. 15.7 PPG career average. Championship years: 2007.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Michael Finley career statistics summary — 15.7 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Michael Finley career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Michael Finley advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Michael Finley playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Michael Finley All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Michael Finley NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
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.
Michael Finley salary history — Career salary $138,576,839.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Michael Finley filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
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Players similar to Michael Finley — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
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