Matt Bonner out tonight (back spasms)

[jiggy_55]

https://twitter.com/#!/Monroe_SA/status/182491349323493378

Mike Monroe
‏@Monroe_SA
Matt Bonner (back spasms) won't play for #Spurs vs. T-Wolves tonight

Sounds good to me! More Splitter-Duncan

[Stump]

More small ball

[MI21]

Oh shit, who will guard Love and Pekovic now?

[CubanMustGo]

He can make sammitches for the guys in the locker room now.

[jiggy_55]

More small ball

Jackson is better at the 4 than Bonner is surely..

[jiggy_55]

Oh shit, who will guard Love and Pekovic now?

:rollin

[NASpurs]

Now we just need Diaw to sign and this will be an incredible two weeks.

[loveforthegame]

Hopefully it means more Splitter but will likely result in more small ball. Thankfully we have Jackson to help in that area now.

As for Dawson. Probably 0 minutes for him again even down one big.

[NickiRasgo]

Only tonight?

[Keepin' it real]

Well that settles it, I'm buying a ticket for tonight's game!

[cheguevara]

More minutes for Jax.

[Mugen]

Too bad it wasn't a playoff game.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

congrats on the win

[Kori Ellis]

Oh No! Our 3-year-old son is going to the game with timvp and he loves Bonner. He'll be so sad.

[TimmehC]

Hopefully this means some minutes for Timmy and Tiago together.

[TDMVPDPOY]

more minutes for jax yay

[cantthinkofanything]

Oh No! Our 3-year-old son is going to the game with timvp and he loves Bonner. He'll be so sad.

And now the mystery of Bonner's abundance of playing time is solved.

[cantthinkofanything]

Pop: "Hey Kori, I can't stand that "Kool" person. Sure would like to see her subdued."
Kori: "Well, my son would sure like to see more Bonner"
Pop: "Done."

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

Bonner needs a Baclofen or Dilaudid pump implanted and he'll be good to go:tu

[Mugen]

Oh No! Our 3-year-old son is going to the game with timvp and he loves Bonner. He'll be so sad.

It's time for him to stop believing in thinks like Santa, the Easter Bunny, and that Bonner is a good NBA player, tbh.

[angelbelow]

Sucks to hear. Back spasms are incredibly painful, although at that level they probably get around the clock treatment and painkillers. Hope Matty rests up though because we have those 3 games in 3 days soon.

[timvp]

Bonner being out during the regular season will be a case of careful-what-you-wish-for. The Spurs have been barely above water with Bonner on the bench this season. It'll be a lot more difficult to win regular season games without him.

Of course, the hope is that Pop will now be forced to play Duncan and Splitter together ... and then fall in love. One of the few times this year he gave extended minutes to Duncan and Splitter was against the T'Wolves so I'm sure we'll see it some tonight.

As for Bonner, this is horrible timing for his back to act up. The schedule is about to get ultra condensed and backs don't heal overnight.

[silverblk mystix]

I sincerely think that Bonner should be ultra-careful...these back spasms are wicked...and just to be on the safe side...

I, SB, recommend he take at least 4-6 months off-no basketball at all!!!

You're welcome.

[Obstructed_View]

Oh No! Our 3-year-old son is going to the game with timvp and he loves Bonner. He'll be so sad.

Tell him Bonner's dressed up as the Monster Robot Dog. Solves two problems.

[silverblk mystix]

Oh No! Our 3-year-old son is going to the game with timvp and he loves Bonner. He'll be so sad.

This is a great opportunity for teaching...

The..."things aren't always what they seem" life lesson...

Never too early IMO...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Get well soon Matt.

But not too soon.

[Strategic]

I think someone said he's getting bought out? Isn't Jax the body that needs to get Bonner's minutes? Just think of the possibilities.:smokin:drunk




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[Spursfanfromafar]

Get well soon Matt.

But not too soon.

No, man. Bonner with flaws is better than no Bonner at all and a rotation involving Duncan and small ball. I doubt if Pop is going to play Duncan and Splitter together and try small ball with Blair.

The next few games feature a back-to-back-to-back and something like 8 games in 11 days or the likes. Having a three man big rotation is going to be dangerous unless Diaw comes in immediately to contribute.

Bonner better get well quickly.

[Mugen]

i'm all for him being perfectly healthy in the regular season and then breaking his arm the last game before the playoffs, a la Manu.

Anybody saying Bonner > small ball is retarded because there is no difference.

[silverblk mystix]

i'm all for him being perfectly healthy in the regular season and then breaking his arm the last game before the playoffs, a la Manu.

Anybody saying Bonner > small ball is retarded because there is no difference.

This.

[Hooks]

i'm all for him being perfectly healthy in the regular season and then breaking his arm the last game before the playoffs, a la Manu.

Anybody saying Bonner > small ball is retarded because there is no difference.


Stop wishing injuries on Spurs players, you're not a real fan :cry :cry :cry :cry

[TimmehC]

Pekovic has an ankle injury, and only played 10 minutes in the Wolves last game. Doesn't really matter, since Darko pwns us too, but at least they have a frontcourt injury too.

[bklynspursfan]

J. Michael ‏ @jmikeNBAusat
RT @Twolves_PR: #Twolves will be w/out Nikola Pekovic against SA & OKC. He has flown back to Twin Cities for rehab on his sore left ankle.

[purist]

Bonner being out during the regular season will be a case of careful-what-you-wish-for. The Spurs have been barely above water with Bonner on the bench this season. It'll be a lot more difficult to win regular season games without him.

Of course, the hope is that Pop will now be forced to play Duncan and Splitter together ... and then fall in love. One of the few times this year he gave extended minutes to Duncan and Splitter was against the T'Wolves so I'm sure we'll see it some tonight.

As for Bonner, this is horrible timing for his back to act up. The schedule is about to get ultra condensed and backs don't heal overnight.

This. Bonner being hurt is NOT good for Spurs despite what some think. You're down a big and you're down a 3 pt shooter. Splitter's early history with the Spurs is that he is injury prone, so I wouldn't relish any injury to any Spurs big at any time.

[T Park]

Spur fan celebrating one of their own being injured.

Unreal.

[DesignatedT]

Spur fan celebrating one of their own being injured.

Unreal.

horrible fan base at times.

[Splits]

Spur fan celebrating one of their own being injured.

Unreal.

I would not consider SpursTalk Bonner haters representative of Spur fan. They're not even Spur fans. Bonner Derangement Syndrome is unique to this forum.

[Mugen]

i don't want him out in the regular season when his warm body is needed to eat up mins.

But i will jump for joy if hes out for the playoffs. It will be the best thing that could happen to this team's chances for a 'ship.

I will gladly celebrate anything that helps the chances of the Spurs championship hopes.

[cantthinkofanything]

No, man. Bonner with flaws is better than no Bonner at all

No way. Bonner already has major flaws. If his shooting is the new added flaw, then it's not better. It's worse. Way worse.

Not saying that it's good he is injured. But to say that having him at 70% (or whatever the number is) is better than not at all? Ridiculous.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

i'm all for him being perfectly healthy in the regular season and then breaking his arm the last game before the playoffs, a la Manu.

Anybody saying Bonner > small ball is retarded because there is no difference.

/thread

[DesignatedT]

There is most definitely a difference between Bonner and small ball. Especially when your 4 was RJ. You can call Bonner "small" all you want but he defends opposing bigs and the pick and roll better than some of the small ball 4s we have trotted out in the past. Leonard and possibly Jax might be more viable as small ball 4s but there is definitely a difference.

[Obstructed_View]

Matt bonner is big, but he's not A big. Kawhi Leonard is a better option at the power forward spot for the minutes you don't give to Splitter. Given the fact that RJ and Finley were smallball fours, Jack is also an upgrade over both RJ and Bonner. At least with Jack or Leonard you know you're giving up weight or height and gameplan for it, plus you've got defenders that can recover from the double team. With Bonner, the Spurs spent way too much time just letting guys shoot over him.

[Kori Ellis]

It's time for him to stop believing in thinks like Santa, the Easter Bunny, and that Bonner is a good NBA player, tbh.

During games we watch on TV, this is what I hear:

"Where's Bonner?"

"Parker - throw it to Bonner!"

"Get it Bonner, get the ball. Mom, he didn't get it again." (regarding rebounding)

"Bonner needs a rest and some Gatorade. He's sweating."

[Obstructed_View]

During games we watch on TV, this is what I hear:

"Where's Bonner?"

"Parker - throw it to Bonner!"

"Get it Bonner, get the ball. Mom, he didn't get it again." (regarding rebounding)

"Bonner needs a rest and some Gatorade. He's sweating."

A Spurs fan only a mother could love. :)

[Kori Ellis]

A Spurs fan only a mother could love. :)

:) At least he recognizes some other players now. Last year, he only knew Bonner. This season, he knows Parker, Duncan, Manu and Neal too. Though he knows Manu more for the HEB commercials than for playing, unfortunately.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

During games we watch on TV, this is what I hear:

"Where's Bonner?"

"Parker - throw it to Bonner!"

"Get it Bonner, get the ball. Mom, he didn't get it again." (regarding rebounding)

"Bonner needs a rest and some Gatorade. He's sweating."

:lol your kid sounds adorable.

Hopefully you guys can get him on the SJax bandwagon.

[Mugen]

During games we watch on TV, this is what I hear:

"Where's Bonner?"

"Parker - throw it to Bonner!"

"Get it Bonner, get the ball. Mom, he didn't get it again." (regarding rebounding)

"Bonner needs a rest and some Gatorade. He's sweating."

lol that's a pretty smart 3 year old.

I'm glad he's not afraid of clowns :lol

[Mugen]

There is most definitely a difference between Bonner and small ball. Especially when your 4 was RJ. You can call Bonner "small" all you want but he defends opposing bigs and the pick and roll better than some of the small ball 4s we have trotted out in the past. Leonard and possibly Jax might be more viable as small ball 4s but there is definitely a difference.

As you and OV pointed out, that was maybe the case when we had Fin or RJ out there at the 4. But honestly i would have rather had RJ out there for small ball then Bon Bon. RJ and Bon Bon would get regularly steamrolled by their man but at least RJ had the occasional weakside block.

As this team is presently constructed, small ball is a much better option than Bonner as PF. Name one PF that Bonner would handle better than Kawhi.

[Nathan89]

Bonner being out during the regular season will be a case of careful-what-you-wish-for. The Spurs have been barely above water with Bonner on the bench this season. It'll be a lot more difficult to win regular season games without him.

Of course, the hope is that Pop will now be forced to play Duncan and Splitter together ... and then fall in love. One of the few times this year he gave extended minutes to Duncan and Splitter was against the T'Wolves so I'm sure we'll see it some tonight.

As for Bonner, this is horrible timing for his back to act up. The schedule is about to get ultra condensed and backs don't heal overnight.

More pressure on the FO to get Diaw. Perfect timing.

[Facts]

He can make sammitches for the guys in the locker room now.

His club sammiches are way better than Bowens' were.

[hater]

:lmao

http://i.minus.com/iprfr6DJShGpa.gif

[Keepin' it real]

Don't vilify Spurs fans for not being "heartbroken" because Matty is out. We're not sadists, we're just very frustrated with the status quo. :bang

As we all know, Bonner is the quintessential human victory cigar but is severely overused to the detriment of the team. It's frustrating to wish anything bad on someone who looks like a nice guy, but he needs to be off the court until the final minutes of a blowout game.

This sucks for Matty but is good for the Spurs.

[~Sweetmelody~]

During games we watch on TV, this is what I hear:

"Where's Bonner?"

"Parker - throw it to Bonner!"

"Get it Bonner, get the ball. Mom, he didn't get it again." (regarding rebounding)

"Bonner needs a rest and some Gatorade. He's sweating."

aww he sounds adorable. My 3 year old is also a big fan of the spurs, he knows Tim( he holds the ball like tim at the beginning of every game), Tony and Manu and he loves to say Tigo.

I really hope Bonner doesn't come to this forum...it would be sad for him to read some of the comments. Hope he feels better soon!

[Libri]

Not surprising that kids like a red headed sandwich man. Probably reminds them of Ronald McDonald.

Now, my question is, are there kids that like Blair who has an uncanny resemblance to another McDonalds character?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/me_roxy/grimace2.png?t=1188470325

[therealtruth]

I am curious as to what the difference in the numbers were when Bonner was out for several weeks last year.

[siraulo23]

that sucks

[Chomag]

No Bonner!?! Maybe Splitter can play a bit more minutes. Oh wait..whatever shall we do without that epic floor spacer...

Pop:"We might as well forfit"

[spursince#99]

More pressure on the FO to get Diaw. Perfect timing.

holy shit :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao your sig when did that happen? :rollin

[slick'81]

atleast pek is out for the twolves hope bonner gets back soon his defensive presence is key

[vander]

Spurs have shown they can win without manu, but now the real test, can they win without Bonner? :)

[celldweller]

:lmao

http://i.minus.com/iprfr6DJShGpa.gif

Oh Man, I almost passed out laughing!!!!! What the Hell....! :lmao

Tolliver's reaction is PRICELESS!!!!!

[mkurts]

Just out of curiosity - if the Spurs had signed Troy Murphy instead of Matt Bonner, would that be an upgrade or downgrade ?

[100%duncan]

Just out of curiosity - if the Spurs had signed Troy Murphy instead of Matt Bonner, would that be an upgrade or downgrade ?

I think downgrade, troy can't shoot for shit. And bonner has the size advantage

[Russ]

Don't look now, but Bonner has a total of 9 points in the last four games. :wow

[therealtruth]

I think downgrade, troy can't shoot for shit. And bonner has the size advantage

Bonner is 6'10 with t-rex arms. Troy Murphy is 6'11.

[ElNono]

Spurs have shown they can win without manu, but now the real test, can they win without Bonner? :)

20 point win, any questions?

[mfanatic]

anyone else get hard when we had Tony, Manu, Jackson, Duncan and Splitter on the floor for 2 minutes? Don't lie..

[gospursgojas]

20 point win, any questions?

Jack 3-4 from 3. Guarded Love better than Bonner could.

No, no questions from me.

[silverblk mystix]

20 point win, any questions?

...no questions...but just one comment;




Bonner...GET THE FUCK OFF OF MY SPURS TEAM ALREADY!!!!!

[Spurs da champs]

I think downgrade, troy can't shoot for shit. And bonner has the size advantage
Murphy is bigger.

[mkurts]

I think downgrade, troy can't shoot for shit. And bonner has the size advantage

Really ? He's 6-11 and is shooting 42.6% on 3s with the Lakers this season.

Seems to do a little of everything as well - he looked alright in the game vs Dallas today.

[Spurs da champs]

Really ? He's 6-11 and is shooting 42.6% on 3s with the Lakers this season.

Seems to do a little of everything as well - he looked alright in the game vs Dallas today.

He defiantly wouldn't get abused as much as Bonner does on the defensive end.

[Darkwaters]

I'm actually bummed about Bonner being hurt. Once Bonner is signed the ideal would be that Bonner moves to the 4th bigman spot and Diaw occupies the 3rd bigman role.

Blair to the bench - only to be seen in garbage time.

Say what you will about the king of the plus/minus - but hes much better than DeJuan at this juncture.

[silverblk mystix]

I'm actually bummed about Bonner being hurt. Once Bonner is signed the ideal would be that Bonner moves to the 4th bigman spot and Diaw occupies the 3rd bigman role.

Blair to the bench - only to be seen in garbage time.

Say what you will about the king of the plus/minus - but hes much better than DeJuan at this juncture.

As bad as Blair can be...he plays with heart and will at least grab a steal or grab a rebound...

No way in hell is Bonner better for the Spurs than ANYONE.

Put down that crack pipe already.

[100%duncan]

lol didn't realize troy was 6-11 but I go for bonner than him. I just have that feeling

[Borosai]

The Spurs don't win the game without Matty's support.

[silverblk mystix]

The Spurs don't win the game without Matty's support.

:lmao

[moisaenz]

anyone else get hard when we had Tony, Manu, Jackson, Duncan and Splitter on the floor for 2 minutes? Don't lie..


That might be our Playoff line up..... .....