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 More Quotes by Michael Finley More Quotes From Michael Finley It's always good to go against your friends, especially when you come out victorious. Michael Finley 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 basketball opportunity thinking 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 goal summer play You have to get yourself psyched up because you never have a night off defensively, especially at my position. Michael Finley position night To me, defense is a mental attitude it takes will and heart to go out there and lock your man up. Michael Finley heart attitude men 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 conceited athlete kids 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 mom basketball men To be a part of a championship team, I'm excited... This is the closest I've ever been to a championship. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping this team repeat. Michael Finley challenge forward looking team