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Bang.
Right on, agreed 100%.That's exactly the point. No one here is advocating that we go back to playing Bonner 20+ mpgBut to act like he's completely worthless or has no use anymore is just as dumb. Even with him having a down year (and fwiw, he claims he was dealing with an elbow injury), he still shot 37% from 3. He's still a stretch 4, and you never know when you might need that for spot minutes here and there.
And before someone says "Well yeah but Pop loves Bonner and will end up playing him more than he should!" - over the past 2 years, Bonner has averaged 12.2 mpg in the regular season and 5.9 mpg in the playoffs. That's with Splitter constantly dealing with injuries and only playing ~20 mpg. Now we have Aldridge who will be playing 30+ mpg, and also David West. I see no reason to worry about Bonner getting too many minutes.True, his role is good now.Bonner hasn't even played 6 mpg over the past two postseasons. I really don't get why people are worrying so much about him playing in the playoffs
Bang.
yeah. I love seeing him trot out there, eager for someone to pass him the ball.
I think it's safe to say most Spurs fan understand that Bonner is not, has never been, a starting quality big for a contender. Don't know why ppl still keep hating on him, even after Pop started utilizing him properly these last couple years.
The Spurs needed a 6th big like a hole in the head.
He's the 14th man on the team. He probably won't even get used this season.
And IF he does, he will be far more productive than any other 14th man the Spurs could ever trot out there.
Plus he's ing hilarious. He's a fan favorite, if nothing else.
For everyone ing about Matt Bonner coming back for the vet. min, take Pop's advice and get over yourself.
i forgot about that.
This is how I reacted. . I really, really did not want him back.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah well, I guess there's no such thing as a perfect situation. Still a great offseason.
I guess I am slightly OK with it if he's the 6th big. That is the only way that I'd be OK with it. As the 6th big in Ayres' place, maybe. Argh, I just am not a fan of Bonner and his game. He couldn't even hit any open shots last season.
I would argue that EVERY minute in the playoffs is important and most of his minutes logged in the playoffs have proven worthless. But I'll agree to disagree. I'm standing by my hatred for the guy but with acceptance that he'll be a Spur for a long time to come, including a spot in coaching staff, and behind the scenes. It is what it is and we'll win despite his presence, however minimal it will be.Bonner hasn't even played 6 mpg over the past two postseasons. I really don't get why people are worrying so much about him playing in the playoffs
Don't hate him like I did during '09-'11 since he doesn't have a big role on the spurs like he did during that era. I hope his shot comes back that would be tremendous for the spurs to win some regular season games.
I wonder if the minimum deal is guaranteed? I was really hoping we would get Seraphin or Withey as our sixth big, as they are better prospects at their point of their careers imo, especially on defense where the Spurs back up center Marjonovic has the most questions right now is on the defensive end. From what I've seen the possible buyout market for big men aren't very intriguing this season also imo. I can see the frustration with "Bonner haters", because he was pretty terrible this year. A three point specialist, that can't shoot threes isn't very useful tbh, unless he is just there to "spread the floor". As some posters have mentioned, if he is in street clothes majority of the season except when Duncan,Manu or Parker rests, I'm fine with this. If he is suiting up and taking minutes in garbage time from the development of Anderson, and Simmons, while they are playing decent, and they're sitting behind the bench in suits or in Austin...I won't be thrilled.
Future Spurs asst-GM Matty
He is garbage in the post season when it counts usually, which is why I am glad he gets less minutes now and rides that bench the last few years. He doesn't have that IT factor that Horry had, never has and never will.
More than anything a great locker room signing. As a 6th big he fills the role well.
As basically everyone is saying, unless you have a personal dislike for Bonner, you can't really say it's a bad move by itself. Bonner at the end of the bench for the min is fine.
It is a bad move however if it impacts Spurs need for a vet wing. If Spurs don't add him because either they want to have that 15th roster spot open or for financial reasons, then signing Bonner for the min sucks. Spurs just need way more that vet wing than this 6th big. It would be crazy to start ing about that because we have no clue if the Bonner signing will have some kind of impact on the addition of a vet shooting wing.
I think that without the wrist injury, bonner would've been an all star last season...
it may be strange to say, but i feel like he's in his prime. He's never been as good as last year, especially on D and the 3 pointer you can always rely on. I'm happy he is back.
Give credit to Jeff McDonald from Express News for breaking the story..Matty is his seemingly only source in the Spurs/league..
Good pick up for the last big on the bench.
Bonner returns!
The Return of the Red Rocket!!!
the bomber is here,
THE RED MAMBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL
greatest offseason in Spurs history
second to none
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