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Id drop bonner for about damn near ne1 lmao
It pains me to see that Gooden will probably get a smaller contract than the super duper overpaid Varejao. I know that one can argue that Varejao is more valuable but to me, it just doesn't make sense how someone like Varejao can get such a contract while Gooden is still awaiting a contract that is probably just half of what this joke of a player is getting.
Also, hypothetically, how many of you will instantly drop Bonner and get Gooden if it was a possibility?
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Id drop bonner for about damn near ne1 lmao
Haha well, I agree with you.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm im proally half in half on this one i like to see wat bonner can do now dat hes nt forced into a role where he has to do MORE than he wuz suppose to nw with mcdyess and blair comin in bonner is definately nt gna be playin starter minutes so now with him comin off the bench he might be a great asset nw instead of a big red loser lol bt rite nw i like bonner becuz he stretch the d and hes the only 3 point shooting big we got and hes nt to shabby i think he'll be good this season bt i like gooden hes a pretty good big bt we got bruisers nw wit mcdyess, blair, and even mahinmi comin in
Hmm I do not hate him but I hate the minutes he gets just like Finley. And I do feel Gooden is a better player than him which is a fair assessment.
Bonner will be getting significantly fewer minutes this season with the additions of McDyess and Blair (and maybe fewer if Mahinmi or Haislip can challenge him). But considering his new reduced role I value what he brings. He was one of the best 3 pt shooters in the league last year and therefore has tremedous value. Hes just not a guy you can lean on with any regularity to carry a team.
That being said, if I could do a 1 for 1 swap and take Gooden for the same contract I'd do it in a heartbeat. Gooden is absolutely the better talent and as a reserve in the same role that Bonner will play next season he would be absolutely dynamic.
Id drop Boner for Gooden anyday any time.
I'd take neither of Gooden nor BOnner
Gooden>Varejao>Bonner
I agree with this.
The incredible lack of understanding about putting a team together by some on this board amazes me. Bonner serves a valuable role on this team. This team NEEDS a 4 that can shoot the 3 ball. Neither Gooden or Varejao can do that. Haislip may take that role from Bonner, but that remains to be seen. Bonner played better defense than Gooden last year as well. No he wasn't Robert Horry, but he shot a higher percentage from 3 point range than Horry ever did in his career. He will be a valuable part of the Spurs "Run for the One for the Thumb" this year probably averaging about 8 to 12 minutes a game. His 3 million dollar salary is a very good value for that. The Spurs don't need a guy who would be unhappy getting few minutes which I would bet would be the case with both Gooden and Varejao.
Last edited by buttsR4rebounding; 07-19-2009 at 09:57 AM.
I dunno about needing another player who can shoot 3 pointers, I feel we have enough already. I'd rather have someone who can rebound and who can produce more in limited minutes which Gooden has done. But that's just me, and theres no need to insult people's understanding abilities just because they do not agree with you. It's not like what we're saying isn't valid.
The need for a 4 who can shoot the 3 pointer should not even be in dispute. The Spurs have had that type of player on the for their last 3 championships. They have designed many of their offensive schemes with that in mind. It is not me who says that, it the Spurs coaching staff who has moved in that direction. As far as being able to "produce more in limited minutes which Gooden has done" that may have been true before we drafted Blair, signed McDyess and had Ian coming back. I, too, applauded the pick up of Gooden last year because those comments were valid then, but we are talking about what to do now and the Spurs have addressed the needs that Gooden filled in other ways already.
Same reason why Bruce Bowen was more valuable than Ricky Davis the last 5 years.
Horry was a different breed, even if Bonner can shoot 3s better than him, he's still far from the smarts and savvy play of Horry, to be honest, Horry is very hard to replace, Rasheed would've been a good option but he didnt choose us.
We've never had this many 3pt weapons in years that's why I do not think another 3pt shooter is what we need. We already have RJ, Mason, Manu, Finley and even Tony. We already have three good slashers with RJ, Manu and Tony to open up the inside for Timmy, so although I do think that having a 3pt shooting big man would help, it's not as needed now as before. I think there's a more pressing need for rebounding. Two rookies arent a guarantee (although I'm banking on Blair) so it's a good idea to get a veteran. But yeah this is all hypothetical.
Oh and I think too much dependence on the three-ball has been the cause of our team's demise. I really want a big who can fish for fouls and create plays from the inside.
More Bonner banana riding? I guess everyone forgot how useless he was once his three ball stopped falling, which was often the case.
While it is true that RJ, Manu, Finley and Parker can shoot the 3 as well as Hill I would say, none of them play the 4. One of the Spurs favorite sets is to have 4 guys around the perimeter w/ Duncan in the post. You need a 3 point shooting 4 (or 5). Neither Gooden or Varejoa could do that.
Whether we think that the Spurs shoot too many 3's or not isn't too relevant since they have become a 3 point shooting team--one of the best in the league as a matter of fact. As far as bigs who can finish around the rim and draw fouls--Duncan, McDyess, Blair and even Mahimni has shown the ability to get to the line in D-League and Summer League (so it may translate to the NBA). You combine that with the fact that we will have at least 3 others that are excellent at driving to the basket in Parker, Manu and RJ the Spurs will score lots of points in the paint. And by the way, I do enjoy the give-and-take even if I don't agree with you.
Players like Mahinmi, Haislip, and Blair seem to all be of that mold. Not to mention Duncan.
Fortunately for the Spurs, they're now a deeper team and don't have to use Bonner when his shots aren't falling. But there are going to be plenty of times when his shots are falling, and in those periods he's going to be a very valuable piece to have on the floor.
Again, even if I'm high on Blair, the other two guys are unproven. Don't get me wrong I'm not complaining with everything the FO has done. All I'm saying is I would much rather have a proven rebounder and veteran over a 3 pt shooting PF especially one who cannot play defense to save his life. Remember Sheed's words? "Give the ball to whoever Bonner's guarding!"
I sure hope his shots falling in plenty of times is a sure thing. That would be such a luxury and a good thing to have, though not for the amount he's getting paid for.
Enter McDyess.Again, even if I'm high on Blair, the other two guys are unproven. Don't get me wrong I'm not complaining with everything the FO has done. All I'm saying is I would much rather have a proven rebounder and veteran over a 3 pt shooting PF especially one who cannot play defense to save his life. Remember Sheed's words? "Give the ball to whoever Bonner's guarding!"
The reality is that we have a limited amount of cash to spend on guys...and bigs are just expensive. But youngs usually allow you to get more bang for your buck BECAUSE they are unproven.
Bonner kind of plays the role of a safety valve though. Hes not a sexy pick or one that will strike fear in opponents, but hes proven that he can contribute. So if we strike out on all the youth (or 2 of the 3) then we still have Bonner that can play a significant role if needed.
Which was more often than not. In limited minutes Bonner can provide very useful. When his 3 is falling he can spread the floor thus opening the paint. Bonner is a good role player who was being asked to be a starter.
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