Michael Finley  
 

  • Michael has been at his most devastating when he plays “point forward”—a position invented by Don Nelson when he had Paul Pressey in Milwaukee in the 1980s.
  • Michael was the “guest editor” of a 2001 issue of NBA Inside Stuff.
  • Michael registered a career-high 15 rebounds in a win over the Shaq-less Lakers in November of 2002.
  • In the summer of 1993, Michael toured Europe and was the star of the World University games. He was named Male Athlete of the Year by USA Basketball. He also played on the 1994 Goodwill Games squad.
  • Michael earned All-America Honorable mention in his final three college seasons.
  • Michael was just the third rookie in Suns history to score 1,000 points. Walter Davis was the last to turn the trick.
  • In 1997 Michael Jordan selected Michael as one of the five players who would wear his clothing line.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Paul Pressey, 1988 Fleer


Walter Davis, 1986 Fleer

 

 
   

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