Michael Finley

Birthday: 6 March 1973, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Birth Name: Michael Howard Finley

Height: 201 cm

Michael Finley was born and raised in Maywood, Illinois and became a standout basketball player at Proviso East High School. Finley later attended the University of Wisconsin, where he majored in busi ...Show More

Michael Finley was born and raised in Maywood, Illinois and became a standout basketball player at Proviso East High School. Finley later attended the University of Wisconsin, where he majored in business and averaged over 20 points per game. He finished his career as the all time leading scorer in Wisconsin history, with over 2,100 points. Finley was drafted in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Finley also played for the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics. He was named to the First Team All-Rookie squad following his rookie year with the Suns. Finley is a two time NBA All-Star and won the 2007 NBA Championship as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. Finley played professional basketball for 15 years and retired in 2010.In 2003, Michael Finley founded The Michael Finley Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, for the sole purpose of supporting children and their families to reach their fullest potential through education, entrepreneurial mentorship, and other programs that emphasize improving the quality of life.In 2009, Michael Finley started his film production company, Follow Through Productions, LLC. Finley is a financier and executive producer to several films.Outside of the film business, Finley is an active real estate investor and venture capitalist who also enjoys playing golf in his spare time. Finley resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and three children. Hide