Mike Finger
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Mike Finger
@mikefinger.bsky.social
· May 5
One last time, Gregg Popovich lives up to the moment
Popovich explained why it was time for him to retire from coaching, and why Mitch Johnson is the ideal man to lead the San Antonio Spurs.
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He didn't have to show up Monday. Fearing he wasn't ready, some tried to talk him out of it.
But understanding the moment, Gregg Popovich was determined to live up to it, one last time.
Gift link to a column about one of the darnedest things I've ever seen:
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But understanding the moment, Gregg Popovich was determined to live up to it, one last time.
Gift link to a column about one of the darnedest things I've ever seen:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Have been watching this game involving the Greatest Football Coach of All Time for four plays. Saw his team fall for this fake field goal, then commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and a hold.
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Have been watching this game involving the Greatest Football Coach of All Time for four plays. Saw his team fall for this fake field goal, then commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and a hold.
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
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But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
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Why Wemby's upcoming extension exposes flaw in NBA rule
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
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But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Public service announcement:
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
David Jones-Garcia .............. welcome to the Spurs' plans
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Public service announcement:
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
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Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
John Tesh:
Y’all brought back my song for this?
Y’all brought back my song for this?
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
John Tesh:
Y’all brought back my song for this?
Y’all brought back my song for this?
“I’m a Texan,” declared the Oklahoma-born Polish citizen with the British accent.
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
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Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
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How Jeremy Sochan can make his case for new contract with Spurs
With Victor Wembanyama likely out with a calf injury for a few weeks, the fourth-year pro has a chance to prove his importance to the Spurs' long-term plans.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“I’m a Texan,” declared the Oklahoma-born Polish citizen with the British accent.
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Can confirm no walking boot for Victor Wembanyama.
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Can confirm no walking boot for Victor Wembanyama.
A question for magazine publishers, book agents, fawning feature writers, and now, apparently, more than one aspiring presidential candidate:
a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a window and saying her .
ALT: a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a window and saying her .
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A question for magazine publishers, book agents, fawning feature writers, and now, apparently, more than one aspiring presidential candidate:
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Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
What a kind, wonderful endorsement of our paper. Thanks for reading.
Thank you for the work you do for San Antonio Express News. Reading the newspaper this past year has made me a better person, a more thoughtful person
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
What a kind, wonderful endorsement of our paper. Thanks for reading.
Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big miss was right play for Spurs in long run
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big versus Golden State Warriors miss was right play for San Antonio Spurs in long run
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November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
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Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
What Draymond Green said about Victor Wembanyama following dust-up
The NBA has been testing the mettle of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who passed with flying colors against Draymond Green.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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normal things happening
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
normal things happening
LOL at the Walker, Texas Ranger wannabe at Kyle Field.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
LOL at the Walker, Texas Ranger wannabe at Kyle Field.
Losing Todd is as devastating as I always feared it would be. Counted it up, and I’m pretty sure I got to see him play 18 times. Some of the happiest nights of my life. As it once said in the Multnomah County tunnel, once and for always, Todd Snider rules.
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Losing Todd is as devastating as I always feared it would be. Counted it up, and I’m pretty sure I got to see him play 18 times. Some of the happiest nights of my life. As it once said in the Multnomah County tunnel, once and for always, Todd Snider rules.
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Gonna write something now but I interviewed for the last time in January. He had a lot of problems in his final years but he was determined to work and be creative to the end. I hope he is at peace now.
uproxx.com/country/todd...
uproxx.com/country/todd...
Todd Snider Is A Songwriter’s Songwriter
The Nashville veteran revisits his body of work on the ’Best Of All My Songs’ box set.
uproxx.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Gonna write something now but I interviewed for the last time in January. He had a lot of problems in his final years but he was determined to work and be creative to the end. I hope he is at peace now.
uproxx.com/country/todd...
uproxx.com/country/todd...
Wemby on this moment:
“It's not trying to prove anything to anybody. It's just, at some point, somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
“It's not trying to prove anything to anybody. It's just, at some point, somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
HOOOOOOOOOOOLY 💩 VICTOR...
They called a foul on the floor but Wemby slamming on Draymond on the inbounds is cinema and Wemby let Dray know after the slam
They called a foul on the floor but Wemby slamming on Draymond on the inbounds is cinema and Wemby let Dray know after the slam
November 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Wemby on this moment:
“It's not trying to prove anything to anybody. It's just, at some point, somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
“It's not trying to prove anything to anybody. It's just, at some point, somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
I might have mentioned this in France a couple of summers ago but Steph vs. Wemby is pretty fun.
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I might have mentioned this in France a couple of summers ago but Steph vs. Wemby is pretty fun.
Warriors are in trouble against Wemby if tonight comes down to penalty kicks.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Warriors are in trouble against Wemby if tonight comes down to penalty kicks.
Went to ask about his status, and learned two things: He’s playing, and he enthusiastically recommends mixing pesto with marinara sauce on pregame spaghetti.
Per Spurs, Julian Champagnie is AVAILABLE to play tonight
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Went to ask about his status, and learned two things: He’s playing, and he enthusiastically recommends mixing pesto with marinara sauce on pregame spaghetti.
The state that can’t keep the lights on when it’s cold outside is trying to lead the country in aquifer-slurping slop generators.
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
If the plans come to fruition, Texas would have more Google data centers than anywhere else in the world, CEO Sundar Pichai announced with Gov. Greg Abbott.
Google to invest $40B in AI data centers, workforce training across Texas
If the plans come to fruition, Texas would have more Google data centers than anywhere else in the world, CEO Sundar Pichai announced with Gov. Greg Abbott.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The state that can’t keep the lights on when it’s cold outside is trying to lead the country in aquifer-slurping slop generators.
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
Not really the point of this week’s news, but I’ve been struck by how all the weird-ass email rants from readers I’ve assumed were crazy for the last 25 years are actually way more coherent than the correspondence between the richest men in the world.
not really the point of this post but this is how Jeffrey Epstein spelled the basketball player's name
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Not really the point of this week’s news, but I’ve been struck by how all the weird-ass email rants from readers I’ve assumed were crazy for the last 25 years are actually way more coherent than the correspondence between the richest men in the world.
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not really the point of this post but this is how Jeffrey Epstein spelled the basketball player's name
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
not really the point of this post but this is how Jeffrey Epstein spelled the basketball player's name
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Generally a fan of the BlueSky but folks' general inability here to comprehend how live Tweeting works is something I was kind of unprepared for.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
The Spurs are choking out Golden State at the start of this one.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Generally a fan of the BlueSky but folks' general inability here to comprehend how live Tweeting works is something I was kind of unprepared for.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
