Matt Bonner appreciation thread

[SpursforSix]

Served his time in SA with class. Made some big shots over the years. Seems like a good guy and I wish him well in whatever he does.

[lilbthebasedgod]

It hasn't been announced if its him yet.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Don't jinx it...

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck him

[tholdren]

Fuck him

[SpurPadre]

At this stage, global warming will end before Martin actually plays for the team.

[TheGreatYacht]

At this stage, global warming will end before Martin actually plays for the team.
Global Warming? You g'damn lib! Get outta hurr with that possum shit

*watches Trump rally*

[HarlemHeat37]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..

[Spurtacular]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..

:lmao

I'm often in Bonner's corner; but even I have to admit that's a stretch.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lmao

I'm often in Bonner's corner; but even I have to admit that's a stretch.

Not really, look around the league, tbh..

[spurs10]

If Matt is waived they should give him a big send off on Thursday! I'm sure the crowd in SA would give him much love!

[Spurtacular]

Not really, look around the league, tbh..

You said Spurs, not league, haha.

[SpurPadre]

Global Warming? You g'damn lib! Get outta hurr with that possum shit

*watches Trump rally*

:lol

Though it won't be a laughing matter if that idiot wins the election and boots Manu, Diaw, TP and Boban.

[SpurPadre]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..

You should really use blue font for these type of posts, tbh.

[hater]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..

Dumb just dumb

[hater]

Someone post a vid of Bonner breaking madsens ankles. :lol

[Poolboy5623]

Going to be a lot of hurt butts on here, when Bonner doesn't get cut...

[pgardn]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..

Stylistic...

Manu.
Remember him?

[DMC]

I like Matty, so does Pop. Pop lets Matty go on his own terms. He probably won't be waived. If he is, Houston picks him up.

[tholdren]

Arguably the 2nd most influential Spur of the Duncan era from a stylistic standpoint, tbh..
racist

[KL2]

He has too much corporate knowledge to be let go tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

I like Matty, so does Pop. Pop lets Matty go on his own terms. He probably won't be waived. If he is, Houston picks him up.
Won't be playoff eligible. Shame for whoever plays the Rockets in the playoffs

[HarlemHeat37]

Stylistic...

Manu.
Remember him?

Yep, he's #1 for me..

You see a lot more Bonners in today's NBA than Duncans, tbh..

[SpurPadre]

Yep, he's #1 for me..

You see a lot more Bonners in today's NBA than Duncans, tbh..

You mean players who make unimportant shots in blowout games and then proceed to miss every single open shot in the playoffs?

[DMC]

Won't be playoff eligible. Shame for whoever plays the Rockets in the playoffs
He's never mattered in the playoffs other than against OKC to "spread the floor". It seemed to work.

[Russ]

I love Matt Bonner.

But I hope it's him.

[HarlemHeat37]

You mean players who make unimportant shots in blowout games and then proceed to miss every single open shot in the playoffs?

Sure, but he was very unique for his time..a 40+% 3-point shooting big that wasn't a liability on defense and always a net positive was extremely rare..

He was a poor playoff performer, sure, but his style of play was unique for it's time, and has now become prevalent around the NBA..Bonner was one of the pioneers of today's era, tbh..

[ElNono]

farewell

[steeledl]

GArbage more times than not in big games....... But seemed like a great guy and teamMate.

[TrainOfThought5]

Matt Bonner did not pioneer the stretch 4 position. Matt Bonner was not a "Net Positive" on defense. I understand we're supposed to romanticize things for the sake of remembrance threads but sheesh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Matt Bonner did not pioneer the stretch 4 position. Matt Bonner was not a "Net Positive" on defense. I understand we're supposed to romanticize things for the sake of remembrance threads but sheesh.

I said he was one of the pioneers, which is true, and a net positive, overall, which is a fact:lol

[steeledl]

I will add that my gf, who is a ginger, has a Matt Bonner signed jersey. The great red hope.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I will add that my gf, who is a ginger, has a Matt Bonner signed jersey. The great red hope.
you don't want your babies to be gingers, and not have souls, right? dump dump dump :lol

[steeledl]

you don't want your babies to be gingers, and not have souls, right? dump dump dump :lol

Been with her 5 years.... Too late for that

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Been with her 5 years.... Too late for that
as long as you're not married and don't have children yet, there's still hope. 5 years is nothing, as I've seen sooooooo many times with others around me... :D

[steeledl]

as long as you're not married and don't have children yet, there's still hope. 5 years is nothing, as I've seen sooooooo many times with others around me... :D


Yeah she is an amazing girl though...... So....

[tholdren]

Yeah she is an amazing girl though...... So....
sounds ugly

[HarlemHeat37]

sounds ugly

:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Leaving the Target center. Might have just attended Matt Bonners last NBA game as a player.

[SpurPadre]

I said he was one of the pioneers, which is true, and a net positive, overall, which is a fact:lol

:lol I respect you Harlem but you know the net positive thing with Bonner is arguably the most misleading stat in basketball history.

[Budkin]

Yeah she is an amazing girl though...... So....

Keep her! I loves me some redheads!

[SAGirl]

Premature it is definitely premature.

[TrainOfThought5]

I said he was one of the pioneers, which is true, and a net positive, overall, which is a fact:lol

The only place Matt Bonner was a net positive was in the plus/minus column, and the sandwich making industry.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

EDP445 has been waiting for this moment

[r0drig0lac]

King plus/minus will never go away, unfortunately

[Spurtacular]

Bonner beasting; bad news for Ralph.

[ceperez]

Interesting thing happened in the game against the Wolves.

Bonner came out of the bench first, hit a couple of 3 point shots and to make it worse, Butler only came into play come garbage time.

The guy making the call was Messina and he may have just telegraphed who is going to be cut.

Appears that is may be Butler's last day.

[playbonner15]

Sorry mah nigga Razzy Buttts

Bonner's here to stay

Matty should have retired tbh :lol

[ceperez]

Sorry mah nigga Razzy Buttts

Bonner's here to stay

Matty should have retired tbh :lol

He played yesterday like he wasn't going to retire. He also seemed to have a new stroke going. He's firing away with very little hesitation and with a very quick release.

[MultiTroll]

Served his time in SA with class. Made some big shots over the years. Seems like a good guy and I wish him well in whatever he does.
Automatic pinking if Bonner stays.

[benefactor]

Interesting thing happened in the game against the Wolves.

Bonner came out of the bench first, hit a couple of 3 point shots and to make it worse, Butler only came into play come garbage time.

The guy making the call was Messina and he may have just telegraphed who is going to be cut.

Appears that is may be Butler's last day.
Might very well be Butler's last day, but I'm pretty sure it has absolutely nothing to do with any of this.

[ceperez]

Might very well be Butler's last day, but I'm pretty sure it has absolutely nothing to do with any of this.

Just saying that Messina telegraphed Spurs final decision.

If it were Pop coaching, It'll be harder to read the tea leaves.

[benefactor]

Just saying that Messina telegraphed Spurs final decision.

If it were Pop coaching, It'll be harder to read the tea leaves.
He probably didn't.

[benefactor]

Your line of reasoning could easily be reversed...that he gave Bonner minutes because he knew this was it for him...but I don't think either is the case.

[SAGirl]

Your line of reasoning could easily be reversed...that he gave Bonner minutes because he knew this was it for him...but I don't think either is the case.
Yes I think they made the decision already and this game wasn't going to sway them any other way. If anything like you I feel the Spurs would showcase the guy they were more likely to cut to allow his agent footage that would help that guy get another deal.

[MultiTroll]

Precedent?

Anyone remember what happened just prior to previous Spurs getting released.
Michael Finley?

[ceperez]

Yes I think they made the decision already and this game wasn't going to sway them any other way. If anything like you I feel the Spurs would showcase the guy they were more likely to cut to allow his agent footage that would help that guy get another deal.

the notion of showcasing a guy is like a decision that is above the pay grade of Messina. Messina was instinctively inserting the players he believed could make a good contribution. Well, it turns out that he thinks it is Bonner over Butler. That is clearly evident here.

I would not make the same conclusion if Pop was coaching. But with Messina coaching, the truth is more transparent.

[benefactor]

the notion of showcasing a guy is like a decision that is above the pay grade of Messina. Messina was instinctively inserting the players he believed could make a good contribution. Well, it turns out that he thinks it is Bonner over Butler. That is clearly evident here.

I would not make the same conclusion if Pop was coaching. But with Messina coaching, the truth is more transparent.
Good to know you have a direct line into Messina's brain to acquire this information. So what's he having for lunch today? Did he take a shit this morning?

[ceperez]

Good to know you have a direct line into Messina's brain to acquire this information. So what's he having for lunch today? Did he take a shit this morning?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/241137/Spurs-Waive-Rasual-Butler-To-Create-Kevin-Martins-Roster-Spot

[Spurs9]

i appreciate how good bonner is at not getting his ass cut like it shoulda been years ago

Its really incredible

[DeRozan m8]

Fuck this red balled fuck, I could do a better job, this is a garbage time scrub that cant even shoot a ball without getting injured....doesn't give 2 fucks about team success...just his stupid fucking money he extorts from our team.

A true anti spur disgrace

[davidbowie]

matt is a top 10 spur of all time. great teammate. great friend. the heart and soul of the big three era. THE BACK BONE. of course they werent getting rid of him. my boy's going in the rafters. red rocket made his mark.

[r0drig0lac]

this useless will retire after the big three

[jeebus]

matt is a top 10 spur of all time. great teammate. great friend. the heart and soul of the big three era. THE BACK BONE. of course they werent getting rid of him. my boy's going in the rafters. red rocket made his mark.
He's a scam artist that's been paid millions to be Pop's fuckboy cum receptacle. I hope he chokes on a hoagie.

[SAGirl]

I said thread was premature. You jinx it! Lol

[Hoops Czar]

Spurs literally gifted this guy an NBA career.

[sammy]

Fuck this worthless bitch! He should've been sent packing! This POS will cost us a game!

[Texas_Ranger]

Lucky piece of shit.

[DeRozan m8]

matt is a top 10 spur of all time. great teammate. great friend. the heart and soul of the big three era. THE BACK BONE. of course they werent getting rid of him. my boy's going in the rafters. red rocket made his mark.

I do not give 2 flying fucks if he's a good team mate and friend...I care about what he does on the court.
He can be a coach or throw balls at players, not take up a fucking roster spot whilst we're in the fight for a championship and we have a team like the Warriors to go up against.

100% scam artist

A disgrace to the Spurs organization

[daledondale]

Spurs literally gifted this guy an NBA career.

[lefty20]

Still don't understand why ppl insist on hating Bonner for Pop's mismanagement of him. I for one am glad he's still putting on a Spurs jersey, and will be equally happy if/when he joins the coaching/FO staff. Fuck you haters.

[peacemaker885]

Red Rocket.

Red Mamba.

Sandwich Hunter.

Spuran Spuran Manager.

Glad your a Spur!

[gambit1990]

maybe he's due to have really post season :lol

[Brazil]

:lmao... Tbh

[horsielove]

you mother fucking ginger piece of shit why wont your nba career die already

[Spurtacular]

A Matt Bonner appreciation thread out of the blue; never knew so many ST'ers loved this guy.

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRFqdXupLSo

[UZER]

He played yesterday like he wasn't going to retire. He also seemed to have a new stroke going. He's firing away with very little hesitation and with a very quick release.

You've never watched him if you think this is the Bonner you're going to get in the playoffs.

Dammit if this guy could just have one defining playoff moment...a bucket, qtr, game, whatever! I'd be willing to forgive his lame ass for all the money and roster spots he stole.

[playbonner15]

LOOOOOOOL ST salty af

[TheDoctor]

imaghostmofos

[TheDoctor]

708321640040370176

[MultiTroll]

Was the stealer in uniform last night vs the Bulls?

[tholdren]

worst spur of all time. yes, of all time. yes, worse than bogans.

[SpurPadre]

708321640040370176

First 200 fans get an autograph? I guess he'll be waiting around there for a week...

[.G.]

Matt Bonner provides comic relief. Glad he stuck around.

[Obstructed_View]

Matty's a nice guy, and I'll root for him whenever he's on the floor. I've been wishing injury on him for some number of years now.

[Arcadian]

Yep, he's #1 for me..

You see a lot more Bonners in today's NBA than Duncans, tbh..

That's because it's easier to be a Bonner than to be a Duncan. Bonners are a dime a dozen, but Timmy's one of a kind.

[99 Problems]

MB = you da real MVP.

[HarlemHeat37]

That's because it's easier to be a Bonner than to be a Duncan. Bonners are a dime a dozen, but Timmy's one of a kind.

A little corny, but ok:lol

[tholdren]

the only thing that is worse than matt bonner are fans of matt bonner. should be banned

[Arcadian]

A little corny, but ok:lol

But it was a true statement, nevertheless.