Michael Finley Quotes

United States, Basketball Player
March 6, 1973

Michael Howard Finley is an American retired professional basketball player and current film producer. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a two-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2007.

Also known as Film Producer

My thing is, I want to play basketball, I would enjoy playing in the D-League, but at the same time I don't want to take an opportunity away from a young guy to get exposure. I'm still thinking about it.

Michael Finley
To me, defense is a mental attitudeit takes will and heart to go out there and lock your man up.

Michael Finley
- Heart
- Defense
- Mental

You have to get yourself psyched up because you never have a night off defensively, especially at my position.

Michael Finley
It's always good to go against your friends, especially when you come out victorious.

Michael Finley
I don't regret not coming out early. A lot of people felt that I could have been a lottery pick, but we'll never know.

Michael Finley
- People
- Never
- Coming
I prepare myself in the summer to play 48 minutes. It's not a logical goal, but that's the way I prepare.

Michael Finley
- Way
- Goal
- Summer
What am I most proud of? That, as a man, I've made my mom proud. Not just in basketball, but away from the court, too.

Michael Finley
- Man
- Basketball
- Court
I'm just a skinny kid from Maywood trying to do my best. I never took anything for granted. I never wanted to come off like some kind of big-headed, conceited athlete.

Michael Finley
- Trying
- Kind
- Wanted