Michael Finley
The Architect
Structured and legacy-driven; builds the systems and institutions that last.
Michael Finley is The Architect because his leadership has always favoured construction over recognition. He describes his Dallas playing years as building a dream house he could not live in, a custodial view of legacy few stars articulate.
“We wanted to show y'all what it means to be a professional. It's not just because you signed an NBA contract — being a professional is taking your craft seriously, coming here early, staying late.”
On mentoring younger players at Hoopsundated
“Imagine you build your dream house but you can't live in it. That's how I felt with Dallas. I was there from the start and I wanted to be there when they hoisted up the trophy.”
On being let go before Dallas wonundated
“I like the fact that I didn't know everything. I'm still learning, still trying to improve — that keeps me hungry each and every day to get better and put Dallas on the map as one of the best front offices.”
On his front office roleundated
Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles: “Michael Finley”
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