Will Bonner see more than 10 minutes a game against the Grizzlies?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Will Pop fall in love with trying to stretch out one of their bigs? Or will he play it smart and give Diaw good minutes as he's a pretty underrated post defender.

I do recall Bonner actually playing Randolph pretty well on some possessions this year, but hopefully Diaw remains the 3rd big.

[benefactor]

Bonner will get some run in the first half of games but if he struggles he will get the hook. Pop showed in the GS series that he's willing to try Bonner out but the leash is short.

[playblair]

bonner enters game = memphis run/momentum .......................

playblair dont play bonner...................

[superjames1992]

:lol

[Sean Cagney]

bonner enters game = memphis run/momentum .......................

playblair dont play bonner...................

Blair sucks too :lol.

[Spur Bank]

10 minutes seems about right. Bonner's game is very well-suited to Memphis, so he'll probably get at least semi-significant minutes.

Just one random example, but the box score from their last game is very indicative of what we might expect to see... 19 minutes, just 1 for 4 overall, 1 for 3 from 3P, 4 fouls, just 3 rebounds, overall a really shitty individual stat line, but a jarringly high +15 from the plus-minus king. The Grizz defense is a defense that needs to be stretched.

[racm]

The big depth chart is Duncan/Splitter/Diaw with Bonner as the spot minutes big. Has been that way since GSW Game 3, tbh

[Mugen]

He'll probably get 8-10 minutes and I'm already shaking my head at the things Arthur is going to do to him.

[spurraider21]

Bonner should play once Z-Bo or Marc are on the bench. If only one of them is out there, I'm all for Bonner playing for some minutes here and there. But I think Diaw can sufficiently spread the floor without having to sacrifice as much on defense

[Spur Bank]

He'll probably get 8-10 minutes and I'm already shaking my head at the things Arthur is going to do to him.
That's actually exactly what I'm hoping for. If Darrell Arthur is running iso plays against Bonner, that's to our advantage. Unfortunately, I think they're too smart for that.


Bonner should play once Z-Bo or Marc are on the bench. If only one of them is out there, I'm all for Bonner playing for some minutes here and there. But I think Diaw can sufficiently spread the floor without having to sacrifice as much on defense
I'd rather Bonner be out there when both Z-Bo and Marc are out there. The offensive pickup from drawing Z-Bo out of the paint is huge, and my hope is we'll see a repeat of 2011, in which the defensive dropoff wasn't as bad. And visually, Bonner got abused by Z-Bo that series, so given that he statistically came out ahead when it looked like it was worst-case, that's a positive sign.

[houston spurs fan]

Will Pop fall in love with trying to stretch out one of their bigs? Or will he play it smart and give Diaw good minutes as he's a pretty underrated post defender.

I do recall Bonner actually playing Randolph pretty well on some possessions this year, but hopefully Diaw remains the 3rd big.
Bonner can start his vacation because he is done

[LkrFan]

Lets hope so. Bonner really stretches the floor. :)

[callo1]

If Bonner sees the floor 10 minutes a game in this series, the Spurs lose.

[SenorSpur]

10 minutes seems about right. Bonner's game is very well-suited to Memphis, so he'll probably get at least semi-significant minutes.

Just one random example, but the box score from their last game is very indicative of what we might expect to see... 19 minutes, just 1 for 4 overall, 1 for 3 from 3P, 4 fouls, just 3 rebounds, overall a really shitty individual stat line, but a jarringly high +15 from the plus-minus king. The Grizz defense is a defense that needs to be stretched.

Did you watch the 2011 first round matchup Spurs vs. Grizzlies? Did you not see Bonner getting ass-raped each and every time Pop inserted him into the lineup? It didn't matter who he was guarding, that player reeled off basket after basket against the big red-head - particularly Darrell Arthur. On the other end, Bonner lived up to his usual playoff-choking reputation by clanging one 3-ball after another.

That said, Bonner's game isn't well suited against any team because he's a momemtum killer for the Spurs and a momentum-starter for the opposition. Pop's best bet is to roll with Diaw as primary backup big and go small the remainder of the time. Bonner should be kept on the bench.

[LittleCriminal]

Baynes!!!!
fuk bonner and blair!!

[T Park]

If he struggles like against GS, hardly any. If he makes shots, bodies up well like against Dwight Howard, and holds his own, he may get more.

That said, Itll take Tiago in foul trouble and then Diaw playing bad. Which is very very possibly of happening.

[McGusto55]

Yes...to try and pull their bigs out..for manu& tony...but he has to make threes...

[crc21209]

I seriously hope not, unless its a last resort kind of thing...

[silverblk mystix]

bonner maths:

chance bonner gets raped on d for a dunk: 50%
chance bonner hits a wide open 3 pointer: 40% (regular season)

50% x 2 = 1 point
40% x 3 = 1.2 points

as long as bonner takes and hits his 3s, he's a good theoretical option as long as he at least tries on d without fouling. he's also strong as hell, and durable. plus the stretching the d strategy.

bonner taking and hitting 3s = Good (regular season)
bonner not taking or bricking 3s = Shit (playoffs)

so put bonner in there to rest the other guys. the second he passes up an open 3, take him out.







:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin



Comedy gold!!!!

[silverblk mystix]

If Bonner sees the floor 10 minutes a game in this series, the Spurs lose.


/thread

[100%duncan]

Bonner will get some run in the first half of games but if he struggles he will get the hook. Pop showed in the GS series that he's willing to try Bonner out but the leash is short.

Agreed.

[lil'mo]

sigh

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-176423.html


Bonner = 20 bench press reps
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Matt-Bonner-1726/stats/

Blaer = 18
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeJuan-Blair-5049/

Tiago = 8
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Tiago-Splitter-25/

Dwight = 7
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dwight-Howard-2888/

Blake Griffin = 22
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Blake-Griffin-1268/


*shortness of arms Must be taken into account*

but to crofl at the idea of bonner not being strong is croflable

LOL! silverblackmystix just got destroyed by hemann! :lol

[Mal]

He`ll be on court. Spurs could use getting fat Z-Bo`s ass out of the paint

[milkyway21]

Because the Spurs are playing against big opponents, and he can shoot 3s, give him some minutes but if he's reluctant to shoot again, yank him out . we don't need zombies in the playoffs

I really think he can contribute this time.

[silverblk mystix]

LOL! silverblackmystix just got destroyed by hemann! :lol

Please...if that red-headed pussy actually used that strenght on the court - there wouldn't be 50 guards in the NBA salivating to successfully post him up and abuse him at will.


lmao

[ChumpDumper]

Please...if that red-headed pussy actually used that strenght on the court - there wouldn't be 50 guards in the NBA salivating to successfully post him up and abuse him at will.


lmaoYou aren't there, so you don't know that 50 guards are salivating. You made a stupid assumption.

[silverblk mystix]

You aren't there, so you don't know that 50 guards are salivating. You made a stupid assumption.



Watch the games - with your own eyes - seems obvious but you should really try it.

[ChumpDumper]

Watch the games - with your own eyes - seems obvious but you should really try it.You aren't there, so you can't make the claim you just did. Hypocrite.

[silverblk mystix]

You aren't there, so you can't make the claim you just did. Hypocrite.


How stupid are you - rhetorical question?

Were there cameras filming the Pop/Jax drama? Nope.

Are there cameras filming every Spurs game? Yup

STFU.

[ChumpDumper]

How stupid are you - rhetorical question?

Were there cameras filming the Pop/Jax drama? Nope.

Are there cameras filming every Spurs game? Yup

STFU.Are you there to tell if the guards are salivating?

No.

You can talk about a prison guard's salivating over an inmate's bunghole. That's your experience. You can't talk about NBA players.

[Spur Bank]

silverblk mystix getting destroyed in every Bonner thread is becoming a highlight of my visits to this forum. It's like watching a 5 year old. "Cuz I said so! I can tell, it's obvious! STFU!"

[silverblk mystix]

Are you there to tell if the guards are salivating?

No.

You can talk about a prison guard's salivating over an inmate's bunghole. That's your experience. You can't talk about NBA players.

So, we can also take your word that , since you speak from personal experience, that your bunghole has been personally salivated over by prison guards....


:lmao

[Obstructed_View]

SM :lol

[Poolboy5623]

sigh

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-176423.html


Bonner = 20 bench press reps
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Matt-Bonner-1726/stats/

Blaer = 18
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeJuan-Blair-5049/

Tiago = 8
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Tiago-Splitter-25/

Dwight = 7
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dwight-Howard-2888/

Blake Griffin = 22
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Blake-Griffin-1268/


*shortness of arms Must be taken into account*

but to crofl at the idea of bonner not being strong is croflable

So he has some good upperbody strength...but what about his lower body? Seems weak there, and having strong legs is important for "bigs."

[ChumpDumper]

So, we can also take your word that , since you speak from personal experience, that your bunghole has been personally salivated over by prison guards....


:lmaoSince I said nothing of the sort, you cannot.

However, now that you have posted your fantasy about me, everyone can now take your word that you have fantasies about me.

[silverblk mystix]

Are you there to tell if the guards are salivating?

No.

You can talk about a prison guard's salivating over an inmate's bunghole. That's your experience. You can't talk about NBA players.



LOL inmate/guard fantasies...


way to own yourself...no surprise you call yourself CUMMMDUMSPTER!!!

[ChumpDumper]

LOL inmate/guard fantasies...


way to own yourself...no surprise you call yourself CUMMMDUMSPTER!!!I never called myself that--more of your fantasies.

And I was just describing a job -- your life choice.

[dunkman]

Bonner has made some 3's. Maybe the playoffs drought is over?

[superjames1992]

Bonner shitting on Spurs Talk, per par, tbh.

[ChumpDumper]

lol salivating

[100%duncan]

Ma nigga Bon2. :smokin

[Obstructed_View]

If Memphis is going to leave Bonner that wide open that many times, the rest of his game doesn't matter. Seriously, as long as he's not literally scoring baskets for the Grizzlies on the other end, it's a win when they give him easy points, especially at home.

[EricB]

If we can get away from the childish bullshit from the 5 year silver whatever.



best game of the postseason from Bonner. Guarded Randolph very well, played good defense overall and making the defense pay for ignoring him was a godsend.

[Blake]

If Bonner sees the floor 10 minutes a game in this series, the Spurs lose.


/thread

/crow

[silverblk mystix]

Bonner did well. Major props to him and hope he continues it....now someone serve me up a big steamy shit plate!


mmmm mmmmm

[therealtruth]

We waited through 4 years of Bonner post season failure to finally get this. Maybe not playing as much has helped his game.

[Drz]

We waited through 4 years of Bonner post season failure to finally get this. Maybe not playing as much has helped his game.
Maybe.

Or maybe he'd only played 595 minutes and taken 85 career 3 postseason pointers prior to this season, and we can't learn sh!t from that amount of playing time.

Nah, you're right, it was probably because he didn't play as much.