Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Michael Finley:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael Howard Finley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on March 6, 1973
  • Hometown: Maywood, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: 4, 40 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois
  • College: University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 1st round, 21st overall pick by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (1995–1996)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1996–2005)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2005–2010)
    • Boston Celtics (2010)
  • Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs (2007)
  • Kids: Michael Finley has children, but specific information is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Michael Finley’s player archetype was that of a long, athletic scoring wing who could carry a perimeter offense, defend his position, and slide between shooting guard and small forward without changing his game much. At 6-foot-7 and roughly 225 pounds, he had the size, body control, and fluid explosiveness to finish above the rim, attack off the dribble, and rise comfortably into pull-ups, while defensively he was most useful as a steady on-ball wing defender who used his length and effort to bother scorers rather than gamble constantly for steals. Offensively, Finley’s role centered on shot creation from the wing, secondary playmaking, transition scoring, straight-line drives, and reliable jump shooting from mid-range and beyond. Put simply, he played like a polished two-way floor spacer before that label became common: smooth, durable in his prime, efficient in his movements, and capable of hurting defenses with a mix of slashing, spot-up shooting, and tough perimeter scoring. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Michael Finley | Guard-Forward | Dallas Mavericks
ESPN — Michael Finley Biography
Sports Forecaster — Michael Finley Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Retired
SLAM — For Old Time’s Sake: Michael Finley
Basketball-Reference — Michael Finley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more