Great write up OV. Very well written...thanks. The Matt situation is perplexing because he does indeed seem to have regressed. I'm sure this is not lost on Pop and the other coaches. Perhaps they can give him some direction because that 4th big spot is vital with our lack of bigs obviously. Tonight will be interesting to see if we can keep up the great play. The Spurs are looking pretty damn good!
The problem with continuing with RJ's Bonne's and Blair's good offense in the regular season, is those good looks won't be available in a 7 game playoff series. Teams really don't scout and give a damn if the trio score well in the regular season.
There is a reason why the trio are free and teams don't really guard them. If you noticed Blair get's his inside post without the defender even denying the inside pass. Team actually want us to go to them
I don't mind Bonner on the team, he's a defensive liability but so was Steve Kerr when he was here. They play the same role; a shooter with a killer stroke from behind the arc to space the court. Just limit Bonners minutes and we're good.
the difference is Kerr showed up when it mattered
Was I only one that saw Dejuan cross over Chris Paul in the 4th? or was I dreaming?
Nice post, Obstructed_View.
Regarding Bonner, the evolution of his rebounding stats as a Spurs is worrisome.
Bonner's rebounds per 36min:
06-07: 8.6
07-08: 8.1
08-09: 7.2
09-10: 6.6
10-11: 6.0
Bonner is rebounding the ball worse and worse each year. So far, he has 1 rebound in 46min this year. The time were he was a decent rebounder is long gone.
true. I still like Bonner on the team, he's hit a lot of key buckets in the regular season.
You and I must differ on what cons utes "a lot"
I'm glad he's the 4th big, but that spot still gets ample minutes. He should be a fifth big
Yep. Bonner's rebounding numbers last year were about the lowest possible acceptable rebounding rate for a big ... and even that is stretching the definition of "acceptable". If it goes any lower -- and so far it looks like it might go a lot lower -- he literally won't be playable.
ty, that was fun to read.
Kawhi's rebounding per 36 minutes is at almost 15 rebounds per game while Bonner is at 0.8.
Just ridiculous.
Yes, I was also in awe...the layup attempt was pretty bad too though.
Actually the comparison couldn't be more inaccurate. The only thing they have in common is melanin. Kerr filled in as a backup point guard for most of a season. By the way, his best play in that big run against the Mavericks was on defense.
FWIW, and to the surprise of no one, I am reserving judgment on Bonner until he gets into shape. Or at least has some time to adjust to whatever is holding him down.
However, last playoffs I became somewhat disenfranchised with the Red Rocket for his continued hesitancy, and it looks like even I may be on the way out of the ghost town that once was thriving Bonnertown. I don't mind his not blocking shots - I always saw him as a Dirk type positional defender without the high BBIQ, serviceable enough for his 3pt shooting capabilities - but one thing I can't stand is a lack of rebounds. No rebounds, no rings. At 6'10 he absolutely must rebound much better.
Bonner needs to get his sorry ass into gear before he becomes eschewed by all, forever.
I've said it before. He's not talented enough to not be hustling every second he's out there. He may not have the athleticism but there's no reason he should be outhustled.
Bonner is the worst player.in the nba
To be honest, if SPURS can trade Blair and Bonner for Brandan Bass, or Big Baby or Scola, I will still do it in a heartbit. Height and playoff experience are much more important in playoff. I do project Blair can have good regular season performance though
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