So, what lesson that he would learn from Scola ? Playing well once every 10 NBA games ? :donkeyQuote:
Originally Posted by ArgSpursFan.
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So, what lesson that he would learn from Scola ? Playing well once every 10 NBA games ? :donkeyQuote:
Originally Posted by ArgSpursFan.
Look, Bonner is an end-of-the-bench hustle type player. He's Brian Scalabrine. You don't expect hiim to turn into a rotation player - ever. You don't give him $3 million dollars just because he's a nice guy.
The Spurs clearly expected he could be a rotation player. And this board clearly thought he could somehow replace Robert Horry. And the Spurs gave him the money.
Of course Scola's going to be a good NBA pro. Has there been any doubt? Growing pains, sure, but the guy just knows how to play basketball and has a huge heart and motor.
OF COURSE trading Scola away for bupkis and signing Matt Bonner for more money than anyone would have paid him were bad decisions. Who's doubting this?
Check Scola's season averages: 5.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg. That 5.5 is with a 20 point explosion. Those are Elson numbers. Why the fuck are people riding his jock and saying the Spurs should have kept him?
Gifting Scola to an in-state rival was a bad move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
Signing Bonner was not. Having a big like him who is not afraid to bang, hustle, and is a solid 3 point threat fits right in with Spurs Basketball. The Spurs don't think he will replace Horry. But having a big who can stretch the floor is a good thing.
I thought Bonner's play in the Mavericks game was one of about 3 positives I gathered from it....He wasn't perfect but I thought he played well for him.
Actually,they were Scola's Firts 10 games ever in the NBA.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursIndonesia
how many games have Bonner played already in the NBA,and still haven't learned shit??
Bonner gives the Spurs more versatility in their roster. Ultimately, I think Bonner will be judged on how well he shoots the three. If he shoots better than 35% from 3pt land, everything should workout. Hopefully he shoots closer to 40% from three.
I would love to have kept Scola. If we had a billionaire owner, I am sure we would have kept him. But to repeat this year, I think the Spurs made the right decision.
Oberto and Scola play similar roles. But I like Oberto better for these Spurs because he's a proven commodity and he focuses on defense and rebounding. And playing alongside TD, that's what we need. Offensively, Oberto isn't chop liver. He plays in the flow of the offense. He usually gets a couple of easy buckets a game by cutting to open spots on the floor.
I am certain Scola will turn out to be a nice player. He's already better than Bonner as an overall player, but he can't shoot threes. And one thing as a Spurs fan I have learned from past playoffs is that you can never have enough three point shooters on the roster. And a big that shoots threes is invaluable.
If TD was older or injured, Scola would be a better fit on the Spurs. He would give the team depth in the post. But TD is healthy and if he was older or injured, we probably don't repeat anyway.
Bonner needs to stay aggressive out there. If he's open, he needs to shoot it. If he's off, I'm sure Pop will either take him out or say something to him. Even if Bonner does turn into a Hedo or HITA, we have Horry for the playoffs. Bonner needs to play well in the regular season so we can keep Horry on ice. And along the way, he needs to keep improving so he can make a contribution in the playoffs.
Bonner moves and plays like Frankenstein end of story. Scola will go back to playing poorly as soon as TMAC comes back. Scola is a 10 and 4 player IMO.
He's about as consistent as Finley and Barry then? He would fight right in :elephantQuote:
Originally Posted by SpursIndonesia
I was actually going to say Robot,but I guess Frankenstein feets actually better.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2centsworth
That Scola trade is making more sense every day
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Originally Posted by Spurs Dynasty 21
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Originally Posted by anakha
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Originally Posted by ArgSpursFan.
Bonner's 10th game ever in the NBA he did this:
14 pts(7-9 FG)
7 rebounds
He was also 4 years younger than Scola is now.
Anything else you want add? Or is Scola already missing you felching him?
If Bonner was that good in his 10th game...just imagine how good he is now.
Kinda reminds me of Rasho's career best game coming against the Spurs...had like 25 points and 10 rebounds against us...
Calling Bonner a scrub because he has had some bad games this season is quite ridiculous.
Bonner has played 3 seasons in nba including 1 with Spurs. He is a well known quantity and I don't see a reason why he has become worse this summer. Bonner has had a quite bad season so far but he will likely bounce back and played like he did for Spurs last year (or even better since he is in a better physical shape and knows more the team).
I'm not that high on Bonner but I'm quite sure that he will be useful this year.
I'd like to know if Lebron owns ESPN or something.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/11/32015251673.jpg
You're free to your own opinion but to me that looks like a pretty decent starting 5. :smokinQuote:
Originally Posted by E20
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Originally Posted by E20
Are you serious? Is that real?
LeBron owns the league. :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by E20
Yea they fucked up and that's what came up as the starting lineup for the Rockets game.Quote:
Originally Posted by bdictjames
:lol I must've looked that pic over 4 times before I figured it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by E20
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Originally Posted by SpursFanFirst