Looks like Bonner is coming back

[SpursFan86]

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Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs has been retweeting him, along with a couple of other guys I recognize.

Obviously this guy isn't Woj, but he doesn't appear to be fucking tspence either. Marc Stein and Jeff McDonald both follow him. Take it for what you will.

[loveforthegame]

Sorry but :td.

[spursparker9]

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[SpursFan86]

Sorry but :td.

I'm honestly fine with Bonner...he has his uses on this team (see series vs. OKC). It just sucks how he'll take up a roster spot. I legitimately want Baynes back, so this basically means we have the exact same roster as last year but with Kyle Anderson. Obviously that's fine, but I was kind of hoping we'd use our MLE on someone. Oh well.

[xmas1997]

Vet min. is a good deal for Bonner.

[SpursFan86]

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Yeah, for the vet minimum that's not a bad deal. Still, it's more about the lack of roster spots than anything else for me.

[Darkwaters]

It seems Bonner was the backup plan for if we missed on Gasol.

Bonner is a good regular-season minutes eater. And although he didn't play a whole lot in the playoffs he was useful when he came in. Good signing.

[Holden_Caulfield]

better be the vet min

[TheGreatYacht]

What a waste. He'll just keep missing every time he's left open

[timtonymanu]

Don't mind it actually. Pop knows how to use him now and it's just a one year deal. I was hoping we re-sign Baynes first.

[slick'81]

Really not a good signing but it sure doesn't hurt us

[NASpurs]

Full MLE for the king of +/-

[Texas_Ranger]

still better than Errors.

[Darkwaters]

What a waste. He'll just keep missing every time he's left open

This isn't the Austin Daye thread. Matt Bonner.

[BatManu20]

I knew we'd make a big splash in FA

[slick'81]

still better than Errors.

who isn't

[timtonymanu]

:lmao SpurPadre

[BatManu20]

Vet Min at least. $1.45 Million

[TheGreatYacht]

Cory Joseph + Ayres/Bonner in the regular season rotation? :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

Goodbye home court advantage!

[AFBlue]

Perfect offseason ruined.

[ChumpDumper]

better be the vet minOr what?

[slick'81]

Perfect offseason ruined.


Well we all knew it was coming

[DPG21920]

I mean, it's fair and there aren't probably much better options for a 14th spot, but just ready for this Matt Bonner era to be over.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Countdown until the SpurPadre suicide watch thread...

[slick'81]

I mean, it's fair and there aren't probably much better options for a 14th spot, but just ready for this Matt Bonner era to be over.


No shit seems he's been here forever lol

[AFBlue]

Just kidding. Not even resigning this guy could dampen mymood and outlook on this Summer. Hopefully he spends most of his time in a suit as a player coach though tbqh.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Watching Daye brick it up today had me wondering about Matty. I kinda feared this news.

Daye looks bad so what do you do? Continue to live with Bonner while preachin Bertans isn't ready. Stupid!

[Holden_Caulfield]

Or what?
or else he would be overpaid

[DapDaGenius]

Yes. Now he can play quality minutes when Duncan is on the bench.

[timtonymanu]

I feel like it's his final season in the NBA anyway. He's probably taking on the Juwan Howard role.

[SpursFan86]

Honestly, I'd be COMPLETELY cool with this if we somehow got rid of Ayres. Get rid of Ayres (don't care how...I'll take a 2017 2nd round pick at this point), re-sign Baynes, and then try to get one other guy who can contribute this year.

I know we just won the title, but the West is only getting tougher. I'd really like to get at least one other guy that can help us improve.

[ChumpDumper]

or else he would be overpaidAnd that affects the Spurs how?

[baseline bum]

I hated Bonner at $4 million a year, but at $1.45 million it's a good signing.

[Spurs9]

Ugh we can't get rid of this guy,

[Holden_Caulfield]

And that affects the Spurs how?
we havent overpaid a player so far this offseason

[ChumpDumper]

we havent overpaid a player so far this offseasonWhat would it matter if they did?

[Holden_Caulfield]

What would it matter if they did?
that the fo dont overpay players...

[SpurSwag]

I will never understand everyone's issue with bonner, especially the last 2 years where he's barely played. He's a great end of bench player to use in certain matchups and is an extremely underrated defender when put on the right guys. He has given Randolph problems in the past and even Blake in some games if I remember correctly. I'm happy to have him back

[jermaine]

I'd rather Matt Bonner over Ayers any dam day of the week!

[DrunkTXLabrat]

What would it matter if they did?

the toothpaste tube goes in the trash, and there was at least one more tooth brush left in it.

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs are stacked

[Duncan2177]

Welcome back you sandwich eating motherfucker. Now lets sign Marion or Aminu. :toast

[ginobilized]

Bonner is a great pawn for Pop to have at his disposal.....I can stomach another season of Bill Schoening saying "splash landing for the red rocket". He knows his role, spaces the floor, has corporate knowledge, seems to be well-enough liked by the team and can be a bit aggressive sometimes. 1.45 mil. No brainer.

[Libri]

So in 8/9 years with the Spurs, no player has been found to be good enough to take his position? :lol

[ElNono]

he earned it.. wb redhead

[TXstbobcat]

This isn't a bad move for the vet minimum.

[beirmeistr]

Good deal. Red Mamba bringing his talents and his 4 inch vertical leap to the Riverwalk

[TheGreatYacht]

I will never understand everyone's issue with bonner, especially the last 2 years where he's barely played. He's a great end of bench player to use in certain matchups and is an extremely underrated defender when put on the right guys. He has given Randolph problems in the past and even Blake in some games if I remember correctly. I'm happy to have him back
"End of the bench guy"

Thats the problem, you pointed it out yourself.

Either him or Ayres will be in the rotation next year.. That's the problem (not even bringing up the 4.5M/yr signing)

[ChumpDumper]

"End of the bench guy"

Thats the problem, you pointed it out yourself.

Either him or Ayres will be in the rotation next year.. That's the problem (not even bringing up the 4.5M/yr signing)Didn't seem to be a problem this past season.

[TheGreatYacht]

Didn't seem to be a problem this past season.
He was never in the rotation last year. If you're thinking about the OKC series.. He spaced the floor. That's it. Didint hit half the shots he got, and the NBA + euro league knows if you close in on him he'll drive in and brick a floater

[loveforthegame]

Bonner is going to be a Spur longer than Leonard will be.

[UZER]

I've had my many issues with Bonner. We all know what his issues are, but It was never really his fault. He is who he is. He wasn't giving himself all thoses minutes. It was just frustrating watching the spurs flame out year after year wasting Duncan's years with Bonner as his sidekick.

But at this point, I don't mind him on the team. His role, as it should, has been reduced to situational. I still feel he has that one big playoff game we've all been waiting 7 years for in him.

[BackHome]

Bonner >Errors & Daye

[TheyCallMePro]

I'm so sick of this BS. Bonner, Daye, Ayers, Baynes all fucking SUCK. They're all completely useless, and we've re-signed all of them (Baynes will eventually accept the Spurs qualifying offer, and were stuck with Ayers).

We had a chance to release Daye, Bonner, and Baynes and we kept all 3 of them. And don't tell me we wouldn't have been a better team with Cotton, Thomas, and Bertans/LJC on the roster instead.

And don't act like RC is perfect and can't be questioned either. We were god-awful from 2008-2011 thanks to his decisions to stay with the same outdated cast of role players. And were doing it again. Bonner, Daye, and Baynes didn't step on the court during the Finals or much at all during the playoffs. They will never contribute to the spurs championship aspirations in the future. We should have brought in 3 much younger, more talented players who can actually contribute to this team in the playoffs.

And screw summer league now. The Spurs roster is full once Baynes re-signs. Anderson is the only one to watch now. Goodbye Cotton, Thomas, Jamychal Green, and all the other prospects in the summer league that showed promise. We passed on all of you for fucking Matt Bonner, Austin Daye, and Aron Baynes. I hope you're happy RC and Pop. You better win next year. Or else.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Didn't seem to be a problem this past season.

just because the spurs won anyways, doesn't mean there wasn't a problem.

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm so sick of this BS. Bonner, Daye, Ayers, Baynes all fucking SUCK. They're all completely useless, and we've re-signed all of them (Baynes will eventually accept the Spurs qualifying offer, and were stuck with Ayers).

We had a chance to release Daye, Bonner, and Baynes and we kept all 3 of them. And don't tell me we wouldn't have been a better team with Cotton, Thomas, and Bertans/LJC on the roster instead.

And don't act like RC is perfect and can't be questioned either. We were god-awful from 2008-2011 thanks to his decisions to stay with the same outdated cast of role players. And were doing it again. Bonner, Daye, and Baynes didn't step on the court during the Finals or much at all during the playoffs. They will never contribute to the spurs championship aspirations in the future. We should have brought in 3 much younger, more talented players who can actually contribute to this team in the playoffs.

And screw summer league now. The Spurs roster is full once Baynes re-signs. Anderson is the only one to watch now. Goodbye Cotton, Thomas, Jamychal Green, and all the other prospects in the summer league that showed promise. We passed on all of you for fucking Matt Bonner, Austin Daye, and Aron Baynes. I hope you're happy RC and Pop. You better win next year. Or else.
Couldn't of said it better. ST is jumping for room on Bonner's dick.. I don't know if they're serious or not

[xmas1997]

I would expect a rant like this if we had NOT just won a championship, but last I heard, we did.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

just because the spurs won anyways, doesn't mean there wasn't a problem.

The problem is the same as it was with Blair. Get rid of the guy and get somebody in there with some potential. Summer league Green could have been plugged into that spot in the Blair era. Do you think he would be worse or better than he was today?

[playbonner15]

Another chance to carry Duncan and Splitter again huh:wakeup

[BatManu20]

Still a roster spot available.

[SpurPadre]

It's easier to end world hunger than it is getting this fuckhead off the team.

[z0sa]

For the minimum, he plays a nice niche role and his lack of athleticism is somewhat offset by his combination of perimeter shooting and size.

perhaps even more importantly, he knows his role in Pop's system inside and out.

[Dex]

Bonner has been a locker room favorite for years, and Pop has figured out his role over the past couple seasons.

For the vet min, welcome back, Red Mamba.

[Uriel]

People forget how critical Pop's adjustment to put Bonner in the starting lineup in the OKC series was. That drew Serge Ibaka away from the paint, and really opened the floor up for our guards.

It can be said, with only a tad bit of exaggeration, that the Spurs would not have won 5 without Matt Bonner.

[xmas1997]

People forget how critical Pop's adjustment to put Bonner in the starting lineup in the OKC series was. That drew Serge Ibaka away from the paint, and really opened the floor up for our guards.

It can be said, with only a tad bit of exaggeration, that the Spurs would not have won 5 without Matt Bonner.

Most of us with any sense at all remember this.
The problem is, some on here are devoid of sense.
:lol

[FireMicoHalili]

Man we could've had Stephenson at the 14th spot, damn you RC

[spurs10]

People forget how critical Pop's adjustment to put Bonner in the starting lineup in the OKC series was. That drew Serge Ibaka away from the paint, and really opened the floor up for our guards. It can be said, with only a tad bit of exaggeration, that the Spurs would not have won 5 without Matt Bonner. I was at that game and it was the beginning of the end for the freethrOklahama Thunderefs. The Red Rocket put them in a tailspin. The fact he missed every shot was moot. RED mamba SPREADS the FLOOR!

[Johnny RIngo]

For the vet min, I don't mind it that much. Better than Ayres in any case.

[Beaverfuzz]

Sources say that Bonner receives a minimum of five new suits from Men's Wearhouse as he'll be using them all quite abit next year!

[freetiago]

Spurs can clear out Errors and Daye if they actually were able to sign anyone
Bonner on the min playing spot minutes is a good 4th big option
hell still shoot 42+% from 3 in the reg season as always

[T Park]

What a waste. He'll just keep missing every time he's left open

Yeah all those shots he gets those gigantic 5 mins every third or fourth game.

[T Park]

Cory Joseph + Ayres/Bonner in the regular season rotation? :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

Goodbye home court advantage!

The same rotation last year then. Makes sense...

[T Park]

I mean, it's fair and there aren't probably much better options for a 14th spot, but just ready for this Matt Bonner era to be over.

:rolleyes

[T Park]

Bonner has been a locker room favorite for years, and Pop has figured out his role over the past couple seasons.

For the vet min, welcome back, Red Mamba.


Not only does Pop like him, Duncan loves him.

[T Park]

I was at that game and it was the beginning of the end for the freethrOklahama Thunderefs. The Red Rocket put them in a tailspin. The fact he missed every shot was moot. RED mamba SPREADS the FLOOR!

He hit shots in game 6. Played solid defense, and was never out of place.

If you guys had half a brain and understood how important THAT is to the offense and defense.

[cd021]

Now I'd much rather see Baynes gone. Not happy with another year of Ayers-Bonner-Baynes on the bench rather them add a wing.

[cd021]

For the vet min, I don't mind it that much. Better than Ayres in any case.

Its less about the money and more about the roster spot. There is one left and that is likely going to Baynes unless the Spurs move Ayers (unlikely)

[21209]

He knows the system and Pop doesn't heavily rely on him like he did a couple of seasons ago.

It was an expected signing that will probably lead to an assistant job with the team once he retires.

[Mel_13]

Its less about the money and more about the roster spot. There is one left and that is likely going to Baynes unless the Spurs move Ayers (unlikely)

Even after all the signings, the Spurs are 10M below the tax line. If they need a roster spot to sign a better player, guys like Ayers and Daye can simply be waived.

[cd021]

Even after all the signings, the Spurs are 10M below the tax line. If they need a roster spot to sign a better player, guys like Ayers and Daye can simply be waived.

Yes, but that doesn't seem likely ,imo. Maybe towards the buyout period but as of now I was hoping the Spurs add another player particularly a wing ,like Aminu. Baynes is probably coming back for cheap (I don't see other team making him an offer)

[myhc]

I'm good with the signing. 1 year for the vet minimum was what I was looking for. He's terrible as the 2nd/3rd big but a nice option as the 4th/5th big. Knows the system, great locker room veteran, I like it.

[skulls138]

Hes worth it if only for that running shot put floater, its as ugly as sin but he never misses. He also gets us involved in SXSW which ups our cool factor, something we're always in need of.

[TheGreatYacht]

The same rotation last year then. Makes sense...
Na. It's not

[superbigtime]

Bonner gonna end up being one of the longest tenured Spurs. Guess he'll wait another year to wear blue blazer, dockers, and cole haans to work.

[xmas1997]

He won't get his jersey retired.
:lol

[BanditHiro]

but Bonner is a fan favorite ;-;

[Old School 44]

Nice signing. The great thing about Matt, whether just or unjust, he carries a league reputation as a knock down shooter, floor spacer. Great to have that corporate knowledge and ability at the end of our bench.

[ChumpDumper]

He was never in the rotation last year. If you're thinking about the OKC series.. He spaced the floor. That's it. Didint hit half the shots he got, and the NBA + euro league knows if you close in on him he'll drive in and brick a floaterSo you just proved it wasn't a problem as he wasn't in the regular playoff rotation.

Glad you figured it out all by yourself. :tu

[dunkman]

He's serviceable, gets one opposite big out of the paint, knows the system. Good signing.

[cantthinkofanything]

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[100%duncan]

It's easier to end world hunger than it is getting this fuckhead off the team.

Keep em coming Padre :lol

[Boomersgold]

To be fair, Bonner did contribute in the finals. He's earned his one year deal.

[TacoCabanaFajitas]

I'm glad he's back. Dude earned his money by throwing OKC for a loop during that series. Welcome back Matty!

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Glad to see Bonner back on a very team friendly contract...

Say what you want about his limitations as an NBA player, but that guy gives his all on every play...

[Jimcs50]

Glad to see Bonner back on a very team friendly contract...

Say what you want about his limitations as an NBA player, but that guy gives his all on every play...

Yes he does, and Pop loves him for a reason.

[TheGreatYacht]

So you just proved it wasn't a problem as he wasn't in the regular playoff rotation.

Glad you figured it out all by yourself. :tu
I haven't figured out why you named yourself cum dumpster though

[ChumpDumper]

I haven't figured out why you named yourself cum dumpster thoughI figured out you're too stupid to be able to read a simple word though.

[Shaolin-Style]

Don't wanna sound like a hater but it seriously made me cringe every time an announcer would praise his 3 point shooting and then he'd proceed to missing wide open shots left and right.

[playbonner15]

Glad that the praise is greater than the butthurt this time around. Won't say the same if the Spurs lost back to back Finals :lol

[Sean Cagney]

Not really a fan of this dude at all but he did so called spread the floor in game 5 and threw a loop like someone said (Sides not hitting a shot) and for that price I guess it won't hurt at all to have him back. He has a very limited role now and thats a good thing honestly, he plays it and thats it.
Glad that the praise is greater than the butthurt this time around. Won't say the same if the Spurs lost back to back Finals :lol

For that price and that role he plays who could be upset?

[outmap]

The best 5th big in the NBA! :D

[SpurPadre]

Keep em coming Padre :lol

Ok, here goes, it's more likely I will be a billionaire within a month than this red piece of shit ever leaves the team. The world will suffer a massive Ebola epidemic and this asshole will still be with the team missing open shots in May like it's a bodily function. Fucking Ayres will become an All-Star before Bonner leaves the team. He could open up a succesful gourmet sandwich chain if he wanted to but no, he insists on haunting this team. Red hair, that's the devil's color you know that, right?

[dabom]

The best 5th big in the NBA! :D

Human victory cigar. :hat

[100%duncan]

Ok, here goes, it's more likely I will be a billionaire within a month than this red piece of shit ever leaves the team. The world will suffer a massive Ebola epidemic and this asshole will still be with the team missing open shots in May like it's a bodily function. Fucking Ayres will become an All-Star before Bonner leaves the team. He could open up a succesful gourmet sandwich chain if he wanted to but no, he insists on haunting this team. Red hair, that's the devil's color you know that, right?

SON I'M AT A DISAPPOINT :lol