Zach Lowe: Budenholzer was Matt Bonner's strongest backer

[T Park]

Even though he's been around the league a bit, he's very raw... he's going to need the Danny Green kind of treatment to make it... Pop is going to challenge him, and that will likely decide if he sticks or not...

I think at his best he becomes a very solid bench contributed. Cieling? A Stephen Jackson type maybe but longer and smarter.

[ElNono]

I think at his best he becomes a very solid bench contributed. Cieling? A Stephen Jackson type maybe but longer and smarter.

I like his upside, he definitely has the tools. What gives pause is his swinging around the league. There might be some "getting over himself" thing holding him back. If he doesn't figure it out with Pop, he won't ever figure it out.

[T Park]

I like his upside, he definitely has the tools. What gives pause is his swinging around the league. There might be some "getting over himself" thing holding him back. If he doesn't figure it out with Pop, he won't ever figure it out.

Ya know I'd agree with the swinging around, but , he's been with some bad teams IE Detroit and Toronto. Memphis had him and Hollins was Larry brown esque in playing him.

I really think a summer with the Spurs coaches like Forcier and England and he can be a solid guy.

[baseline bum]

Money talks. Wouldn't be shocked to see a moron team come in and blow him away. Hopeful the spurs head this off with a 3/12 or whatever. Same with Boris.

The Spurs will never be able to resign Diaw for 3 years, $12 million. Luckily they have a ton of room under the luxury tax to pay Mills and Diaw good contracts with Duncan and Ginobili taking big paycuts on their current deals and Leonard on a rookie deal. I'm thinking Mills will be 4 years, $18 million or so and Diaw 3 years, $20 million. Those contracts would squeeze Bonner out though unless he takes a paycut.

[ElNono]

Ya know I'd agree with the swinging around, but , he's been with some bad teams IE Detroit and Toronto. Memphis had him and Hollins was Larry brown esque in playing him.

I really think a summer with the Spurs coaches like Forcier and England and he can be a solid guy.

Could be. His main strength was always outside shooting and he already has a smooth shot, so I'm not sure Chip can help. He does needs to bulk up a bit, and above all, put work on defense.

The Spurs still don't have a backup for Kawhi, and he fits the mold if he wants to put in the work. But I also wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs cut or trade him if they find a more solid replacement.

[T Park]

The Spurs will never be able to resign Diaw for 3 years, $12 million. Luckily they have a ton of room under the luxury tax to pay Mills and Diaw good contracts with Duncan and Ginobili taking big paycuts on their current deals and Leonard on a rookie deal. I'm thinking Mills will be 4 years, $18 million or so and Diaw 3 years, $20 million. Those contracts would squeeze Bonner out though unless he takes a paycut.

Mills 3 and 12. If say Diaw will take 3 years 25 million

[T Park]

If bonner comes back, to which I wouldn't be 100% against, it's for the minimum. He knows that and I'm sure would be ok with it. Unless, a team desperate for bench help gives him more. I could see Charlotte wanting his veteran presence and help off the bench.

[Danny.Zhu]

coach Bud TBH

LOL

[Old School 44]

Miami needs shooters, and Bonner needs a tan. Perfect match IMO.

yep...and Bonner and Udonis Haslem can rekindle their college years at Florida.

[z0sa]

Back when i was supporting the Spurs in the nosebleeds Bonner was actually well liked. Its a huge part of the reason I defended his sorry ass.

[CGD]

Some ESPN article I recent read thought the spurs should target Channing Frye as that stretch 4. He had to put on weight over the years too. I see Daye becoming that guy. Frye isn't that beefy either but certainly has a wirey strength to him.

[k_nguyen93]

Looks like Matty will probably going to the Hawks next season.

Spurs need to look into buying out Bertans or tell Daye to hit the Gym hard and put on about 10-15 lbs of muscle this offseason.

Patty Mills said when he was MCing that Austin lifts weights the most among all the players. I definitely can see him getting some more minutes next year if he's back because he's got a team option. If he comes back, that's a training camp with the Spurs and fits into Pop's system the past couple of years of giving guys more playing time the longer they're in the system.

[TampaDude]

yep...and Bonner and Udonis Haslem can rekindle their college years at Florida.

Yeah, really...too bad they amnestied Mike Miller...could've been a Gator-fest down there in Miami.

[playbonner15]

Boiled down

Bonner: 2x NBA Champion, 1x Dunk Champion, 1x (almost) 3 pt champion

Daye: ....

Nick Cannon: ....



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