The Spurs are in an interesting situation with their bigmen. They really don't have anybody who truly deserves to start next to Tim Duncan, but they do have a slew of average bigmen who are atleast worthy of playing time on an NBA team. With the roster as it currently is, we have several guys who each have very different strengths and weaknesses in Bonner, Oberto, Thomas, and Mahimni. I'm hoping that Pop takes advantage of the options and possibilities this presents when matching up with the frontcourts of other contenders.
Of course, the ideal situation would be trading around for a true starting center, but I'm not going to hold my breath that we get Kaman.
Well put...
Bonner - The perimeter-shooting big
Oberto - The passing big
Thomas - The low-post defending big
Mahinmi - The athletic big
Together they make one of a starting center, and each is good for certain matchups.
IMO, the one that plays the best off Duncan is probably Bonner. And the most complete big (outside of Duncan) is probably Thomas.
I appreciate him now that the game is over....everybody shoots extremely well..i think we should stay aggresive all year and got confidence high and just go out there and play like crazy. Boston can do that, and I believe we can do the same. Bonner has been a dissapoinment in the past,but i guess its partly mentally..now that Pop already instruct him to shoot with confidence if he's open (I heard Reggie or somebody said Pop told him: if you dont shoot it, i will shoot you down myself next to me). Hill and Mason become consistent in their good performance....i think in addition to Big 3 performance, if Mason,Hill and Bonner keep playin like this the whole year: Spurs will get 5th Championship le.
I hope Boston and San Antoinio meet in the Finals.. am really looking forward to a Scalabrine vs. Bonner matchup to see who has the better redhead.
I'm looking forward to Hill vs. Rondo myself.I hope Boston and San Antoinio meet in the Finals.. am really looking forward to a Scalabrine vs. Bonner matchup to see who has the better redhead.
Totally agree with you on both points.
1. Horry was burnt toast. Bonner is white bread. Not as much fiber as whole grain, but still some nutritional value.
2. Pop better redirect Mason. He may have taken Barry's place, but that doesn't mean he should ape what was left of Barry's game (i.e. shooting treys). Mason can create and drive, so he's got to do that more. It will also help when he does shoot a three, because the defender will have to play off him a bit in anticipation of a drive. But y'all knew that already.
Hill vs Rondo
Bonner vs Scalabrine
Duncan vs KG
Bowen vs Jesus Shuttlesworth
Duncan vs the city of Boston
Mason's also a great two point shooter. He should realize the value in that. He got a 24 second violation last night because he passed up a good look at a two. The Spurs would be nearly impossible to beat if they took half of those threes from two or three feet closer to the basket.2. Pop better redirect Mason. He may have taken Barry's place, but that doesn't mean he should ape what was left of Barry's game (i.e. shooting treys). Mason can create and drive, so he's got to do that more. It will also help when he does shoot a three, because the defender will have to play off him a bit in anticipation of a drive. But y'all knew that already.
OH MAN. OOH MMAN. I just can't believe this. You Popo sheep BAFFLE me.
This is the exact same Bonner you've seen. This is just the Bonner that is getting consistent playing time, instead of Robert "I was done 3 years ago" Horry, who Popo decided to play instead of Bonner. This wasn't Popo 's plan, he's just a lucky idiot. If Thomas were healthy we'd probably be pissing into the wind, playing him instead of Bonner, just like Horry before. Bonner has always played this way when he gets into the game. He's always played his hardest. This isn't anything new. He's done it since he played for Toronto. Popo just doesn't know what he's doing. Luckily enough for him, he has 3 all-stars on his roster. So here's until the next Jacque Vaughn sighting, with Hill on the bench! Cheers!
Damn, why do I always agree with posts that are offensive first, making an actual point second. I also think that Bonner getting serious minutes has been the major reason for his increased D and efficiency.
You forgot to mention Bonner having a new mindset though...
Bonner has been playing very well. His best stretch as a Spur. He will never have more trade value. I hope the FO is keeping their eyes open for a savvy big man who can shoot, pass, defend, rebound, and score. It's gonna take more than Bonner to get him...maybe MB plus Kurt plus JV.
Hollinger actually says something about Bonner in his "insider" article. Guess that means Bonner's PER is really good or something. I hope Matt is able to keep this up. I think Kurt was improving too before he missed the game for his new daughter.
all rolled into one
Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but if Bonner continues to play as he has been, he should get at least some consideration for MIP. I'm not saying he'll win it (Mason has a better chance) but he should be in the conversation.
14 and 6 tonight on 6-9 in just 19 minutes
Bonner...
The Maggette-Stopper.
Be careful about getting hyped up about our bigs' stats against Golden State.
What a beautiful man.
all rolled into one
Not Malone.
From what I remember of the 1st half tonight, Bonner looked really comfortable out there.
He flows with the rest of the offense now. He was handing out some nice assists.
He hit his shots, thats all we can ask. Most times hes the guy left open regardless of opponent.
Damn
Whammy!
Damn, I missed most of Bonners performance, but I did get to see his trailing the break 3, and some sweet layups after that. Glad Fab has progressed too. GS isn't a good stick to measure bigs against, but they all did very well, even KT.
If the front office has any brains at all, which I'm assuming they don't, they won't trade Bonner. That said, look for him to be packaged in a deal for Brad Miller at the all-star break. hahaha
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