The End of an Era? Kings Interested in Matt Bonner

[TheGreatYacht]

Bull .

Bonner used to shoot lights out. That was years ago. In recent years he's been an awful shooter and bricked us out of many games.

Hs a big reason why we ended up with 6th seed last year.

Good riddance

[MVPCues]

He is still useful in certain situations. I think he is done as a year long productive player. At some point he isn't worth the roster spot. When that point is reached is debatable. For the most part, it was reached for the Spurs last year, IMO.

I think he is a great dude. I am OK with him getting the very last spot with limited minutes or moving on. I think the FO is distancing itself from Matt and if he plays next year it will be with another team. I can see someone offering him 2.5-3 mil for 1 year and he accepting.

It would be cool if he returned to the organization in some capacity after he retires, but I think that is just speculation and am skeptical.

[KwamiLeonard]

Bonner is a legend. Need to retire his number imo.

[DJR210]

I'd seriously be hurt if Matt didn't come back. He's a kool kat, an he tries hard. He really can't do much. But he never complains an gives it all he has. Limited an all. But he does his best. Not all NBA players do that. Especially if they're shot isn't falling.

[bklynspursfan]

At times, he has even been able to put the ball on the floor when run off the three point line. That little baby jump hook is money.

Yep. Forgot about that one... Definitely a guy who even though he doesn't play much, you can see improvements he's made.

[bklynspursfan]

I agree! However, I only want him back for the minimum, anything else he can go.

Agreed

Really?! Not here. There's an inexplicable love fest for the guy here and only a very small minority see him for the terrible NBA player he has been for most of his ridiculously long career and rightfully wish he'd be gone. The guy has simply taken up space that could've actually been used for a young prospect to develop his game and learn the system directly from Pop. The time for him to leave the team has been long overdue.

He's far from terrible, considering the role he's had the last few years.

[KwamiLeonard]

He has been a fixture for years now. I wouldnt mind giving him a roster role. Lets also not forget the role that behemoth iphone plus played in his decline. It shouldnt be understated. From experience, texting and driving is a pain in the ass.

[spurs10]

Leaving the Spurs at this point is tantamount to giving up a ring. Why would he willingly do that? Nope, he's staying and then maybe retiring.

He wouldn't "willingly." It's not his call.

[will_spurs]

Spur for life.

[FkLA]

I'd seriously be hurt if Matt didn't come back. He's a kool kat, an he tries hard. He really can't do much. But he never complains an gives it all he has. Limited an all. But he does his best. Not all NBA players do that. Especially if they're shot isn't falling.

+1

Matty is a Spurs staple. I'd genuinely miss him tbh.

[ducks]

+1

Matty is a Spurs staple. I'd genuinely miss him tbh.

would you miss him more then tp

[SAGirl]

He very clearly is not ready to retire. His iPhone excuse for his diminished shooting percentage I thought was a jab to raise interest from teams. He is giving the spurs time to fill up their rosters, but as they have signed even a dleague guy b4 him and Lalane may be around, or the tall Bertans who got injured may be picked up midseason, it is time for him to look elsewhere. Frankly, the spurs need younger bigs to develop if you are going to carry another big at the end of the bench. BOban and West took small salaries for a championship, but may not be around after 1 yr. Duncan may or may not retire after this year, DIaw is aging, etc. If Spurs pick up another big, it should be a younger guy who will stick around. Bonner might be done in SA

[timtonymanu]

He's far from terrible, considering the role he's had the last few years.

Agreed. It took 4 seasons but Pop finally stopped putting Bonner in the Diaw role. And once Matty was put in a spot that suited him better, he stopped hurting the team and actually contributed some (Lakers, Grizzlies, Thunder series for example ).

There have been bigger scrubs than Bonner on this team.

[Mugen]

There have been bigger scrubs than Bonner on this team.

You missing Beli yet.....

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

They should get him to replace Vlade.

[timtonymanu]

You missing Beli yet.....

tbh 2015 Porker made my Beli hate disappear.

[BillMc]

They should get him to replace Vlade.

That is the truth. Red Rocket would be a better executive by far.

[Mugen]

tbh 2015 Porker made my Beli hate disappear.

Yeah, at least Beli could shoot tbh.

[vander]

BRING BONNER BACK!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Should keep him as a 6th big, you can't do better IMO..knows the system, might still be able to make 3s, will only have to play 1 game out of every 5 or so, etc..

[BatManu20]

Think we should try and retain him, tbh. There's still hope that he can rebound from this horrific injury and return to old form.

[davidbowie]

letting matt go would be a mistake. he embodies everything right about the spurs organization. he should retire a spur.

[mrtxstar]

Originally Posted by mrtxstar
Leaving the Spurs at this point is tantamount to giving up a ring. Why would he willingly do that? Nope, he's staying and then maybe retiring.




He wouldn't "willingly." It's not his call.



Wow... must be the reason I included the word, "willingly". If it's not his call then it's not his call. Sayonara Red Mamba.

[.G.]

If he leaves, I will dearly miss Matt Bonner Basketball.

[Pocket Hippo]

He isn't worried about money, he is playing the long game.
My sources say that his secret agenda has been scouting sandwiches all over the country on the Spurs dime. He knows the big money is going to come with his sandwich shop in SA. He will open first location once he perfects his special "Mamba sauce" <-- real reason his hand hurts