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I orginally though J.R. Smith wasn't evan a possibility but now I'm warming up to the idea... well, just a little. I think he would fall in line with the others but not without an occasional mishap.
Also at the ACC today was Matt Bonner. Before anyone gets too excited it turns out he's staying in Toronto this summer as he's getting married in August to his girlfriend Nadia, who's from Toronto. The wedding is in Toronto, and like teammate Tony Parker Bonner said he's planning to sell the photography rights to People “to pay for the castle.”
Anyway, because Matt likes to work out he got approval from the Raptors via R.C. Buford to have access to the Raptors facility. Bonner said he was curious to see if Robert Horry retires or not, given that it will have a big impact on his potential minutes with the Spurs, and when I asked him how such a boy-scout troop like the Spurs might absorb J.R. Smith – less than a boy scout insiders would suggest – Matt said that the organization doesn't really tolerate any mess, and than everyone pretty much falls in line behind Duncan, Ginobili and Bowen. If the rumours are true and Smith does end up in San Antonio and he fits in well that will be a major boost to the Spurs. That kid can flat score.
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I orginally though J.R. Smith wasn't evan a possibility but now I'm warming up to the idea... well, just a little. I think he would fall in line with the others but not without an occasional mishap.
if hes put in a good enviorment, he will change as a person.
besides its not like the spurs players are boring old guys....
Bonner still has to wait for the 4 beer sellers to retire before getting minutes also.
bonner for delfino do it pop
Can't wait to see Bonner & the Mrs on the front cover of People magazine!
Maybe Peeps magazine...
The the JR rumors coming from? Hoopsworld? Give me a fing break.
Bonner still driving that 97 Grand Prix?
Can't wait to see Bonner in another team's uniform.
Ditto!Can't wait to see Bonner in another team's uniform.
he's planning to sell the photography rights to People “to pay for the castle"
I guess this means he's having his wedding at Disney World
^ I remember him bricking an open shot in the lane at the buzzer against Houston in January after Houson bricked 3 consecutive free throws and 2 layups. We lost by two points. I didn't see him really play much the rest of the season. That single shot effed our seeding by one or maybe 2 spots. Serious consequences for our postseason, home court advantage. I try not to think about it.
He got his chance to show what he's got in the clutch in a big game against a long-time rival. He blew it.
In his defense he was fouled on that play
He misses one game winning shot and you think he should be on the bench for the rest of the year? With that mentality even Jordan in his prime wouldnt have gotten off the bench.
I want JR.
Get rid of them both.
In Matt's defense, Pop forced Bonner into an Horry protege role. Bonner will never be the clutch assassin that Horry was able to be. Pop should focus on Bonner playing to his strengths and see what he gives.
However, some of it is on Bonner. He was often a space cadet on defense, in particular I remember one moment he played versus Boston when he missed an assignment and Pop sat him back down for the remainder of the game. (I'm sure Bonner felt great after buying a bunch of seats for his family and friends to come watch him play.) Pop still does need to show patience because he sure does give that patience to Finley and Horry when they completely suck for weeks/months at a time.
I thought last year was make or break for Bonner, yet somehow this year seems the same way. If we could get a good deal for him in a trade package we should, otherwise we should finally play him.
I'm not talking about Horry I'm talking about MBonner. Besides, it's not like Horry hasn't earned himself a little leeway with MADE shots. Comparing Bonner to Jordan? Please, Jordan had his first 40 point game like 11 games into his rookie season (against SA, though that's not relevant.)
Houston game: If he was fouled it was way before the shot before he got to put the ball on the floor for two dribbles. And yes, given that he hasn't really done anything big for us, I say bench him based on that and his general track record of looking like a deer in headlights in the rotation
Last edited by taps; 06-23-2008 at 09:37 PM.
What?
The only way Matt Bonner could score 10 to 15 points on a nightly basis is if he is being guarded by himself. , he might go for 15 to 20. That's how worthless he is.
What? About the warriors game? Or about the Finley stuff? I have nothing against Finley as a deep sub guy. Horry and Bonner have to go if something better is there. 3 Mil for him is a bit much. Horry, well, in his late thirties i'm not sure I can call this season an off year. Despite his injuries, even if he was 100 it's not like he could stay with Chandler or West. He can't guard Amare or Shaq. I recently seen Hilton Armstrong give him the business ().
I want players who can play in the regular season and the playoffs (who earn what Matt earns). Horry only gives half and Bonner isn't suitable in the playoffs. I don't care about him not getting the opportunity, I don't like his game at three million dollars a year. If his contract was a bit smaller i'd reconsider. Matt should be happy, he has a ring, a nice contract and now he's getting married. The Spurs have given him alot, many with more skill haven't even sniffed that kind of life. 3 Mil? Geez.
Sorry dude! I'm not letting Matt off so easy. I'll give Matt kudos for being a hard-working player, who leaves it on the court. He hustles, get some offensive rebounds, but is a terrible defensive player overall. We can all agree that his penchant is shooting. However just like Finley, he came up short late in the regular season, whereby Pop sent him to the end of the bench. Furthermore just like Finley, if he's not scoring, he's a liability on the court.
Sure Pop was destined to give playoff minutes to Big Shot Rob. That was expected, and he wasn't much better. However, whenever Bonner's number was called, he came up empty. It seemed that Pop lost confidence in him and it seemed as though he lost confidence in himself.
Going into the summer, I want Horry gone first and at all costs. I think Bonner, if he stays, can assume his minutes. However, if Pop decides to package Bonner in a trade to net something more favorable, I'm cool with that too.
Boy isn't that the truth. It's Pop penchant to undervalue younger players and give them a short leash, yet he will often overvalue or overtrust veterans that are washed up. Don't forget the patience he extended to NVE 2 seasons ago. A move for which I'm still having flashbacks. Ouch, there it goes again!
I hope Horry retires so the Red Rocket gets more minutes. He can hit his open shoits. Thanks Rob but your done. Get JR Smith to San Antonio he will be a great pick up if he doesn't become a victim of Pop's doghouse.
Yeah, they'd give a guy the MLE, start him, and turn around and put him in the doghouse
This is as dumb as your trade Manu for Artest thread.
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