Spurs Waive Rasual Butler

[Mugen]

I'm not even a Bonner hater, but goddamn year after year I develop a false hope that he won't be on the roster. Here we are in 2016.

I gave up around 2012. You wouldn't complain about the sun rising every morning, you shouldn't complain about Bon Bon still being on the team tbh

[Proxy]

He's mastered the art of mooching, tbh. He's the NBA equivalent of Trump. No matter what bad thing he does, he only gets more and more popular and more secure in his position. In a way, it's pretty admirable really.

[Mel_13]

We're barely past the midpoint of the Bonner era in San Antonio.

I don't like the move, but it was predictable. Also predictable were the reactions, especially the multi-thread meltdown by one particular poster.

[SAGirl]

We'll see if it works out. I have no doubt they'll at least offer him a ring if they can win it all. But yeah, they could have totally released him earlier. In fact, they totally should have done so and asked him to hang around until they knew about Martin. Would have kept everyone's options open that way. Definitely classless, the way it went down, but it's also likely Butler wouldn't have been that sought after anyway.

^^^ I hadn't considered that, but how to say he wouldn't have been picked up somewhere else if he didn't get the chance?

I hope it works out and that Martin is worth it. The only thing I had against Rasual is that he was designed a shooter and was at 31% from 3 fir the season and has been streaky in his career. But he did help us win games. Wish him the best and it doesn't feel right

[sammy]

WTF! Sick of that ginger haired worthless POS! He has done nothing for this team but throw bricks and no defense! Butler did everything for this team! Defended well, shot 3 pointers and also covered when Timmy was out! ! I am so sick of that worthless bum Bonner! That should've been cut! This is ridiculous!

[SAGirl]

at this Express-News article from 2 weeks ago


SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Spurs were in Los Angeles earlier on this road trip when the NBA trade deadline came and went.

At the moment the proverbial clock struck midnight — or noon, rather — the Spurs were finishing shootaround at the Staples Center in preparation for a game against the Clippers that night.

When it became clear that no moves would be made, Rasual Butler looked at teammate Ray McCallum and smiled.

“We made it,” Butler said, grasping McCallum in a brief bro hug.

Truth be told, Butler hadn’t been sweating the deadline that much. Not really.

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...ng-6847275.php

neither on the team right now

Wow I hadn't read that. The comment coming from Ray directed at Rasual, I guess they knew if there was going to be a move it was them. The irony.

[Hoops Czar]

You can always count on three things... death, taxes and Matt Bonner.

[SAGirl]

Martin isn't even that much of an upgrade over Butler, doesn't make sense.

You give up a ton defensively and hustle but get more shooting. Situational player is Martin.

[SAGirl]

Bonner might be getting waived soon too tbh

Maybe the wizards want Rasual back. He played we fir them and will reach them rested with fresh legs. I wish him well.

[LakerHater]

Butler could been used after the GSW super small lineup. Bonner will never see the floor.

Agreed!

[sammy]

Butler could been used after the GSW super small lineup. Bonner will never see the floor.

Agreed!

Bonner will just stand there and foul! He can't defend as he has feet of cement and then he will give the opponent an and 1 whenever this idiot is on the floor! Butler is 10 time worth more than that worthless bum Bonner!

[Hoops Czar]

I've been one for keeping Butler over Bonner, but Butler doesn't bring any unique skills to the table (if he's playing meaningful minutes, the Spurs are likely SOL).

Bonner is actually useful with Bogut / Kanter on the floor to stretch. Not in huge minutes, but in limited situations.

Don't be silly, Matt Bonner won't even make a playoff appearance unless the score is lopsided.

[Keepin' it real]

at this Express-News article from 2 weeks ago


neither on the team right now

Explain to me the humor in this situation.

[Texas_Ranger]

Bonner might be getting waived soon too tbh

The second old Spur this season that will get waived like this. Beno was the first.

[Splits]

First Kawhi in the 3pt shootout and now this.....

[ceperez]

^^^ I hadn't considered that, but how to say he wouldn't have been picked up somewhere else if he didn't get the chance?

I hope it works out and that Martin is worth it. The only thing I had against Rasual is that he was designed a shooter and was at 31% from 3 fir the season and has been streaky in his career. But he did help us win games. Wish him the best and it doesn't feel right

31% is a small sample size... however, I am certain Spurs were able to get a decent sample of Butler's shooting and it obviously wasn't at par with Bonner's shooting.

I will miss those Butler blocks though. Sigh!

[peacemaker885]

Pop showing loyalty where it is due.

Good luck to you Mr Rasual Butler!

[SAGirl]

Bonner was never going anywhere. Anybody who had watched the Spurs over the last 5 years should have known this. However, Simmons should have been cut before Butler. PATFO not doing PATFO things.

In terms of recent quality of play Simmons was the worst of the 3 and I really had thoughts it could be him, but him being a rookie that can still improve (limited ceiling or not there are mistakes and things that are very fixable in his game), and us having an uncertain future with the SG spot, I don't think it was clear cut. The Spurs will give him time to develop.

[SAGirl]

31% is a small sample size... however, I am certain Spurs were able to get a decent sample of Butler's shooting and it obviously wasn't at par with Bonner's shooting.

I will miss those Butler blocks though. Sigh!

It is small but he's had low shooting % several years in his career. Bonner being a reliable shooter you have to respect was probably the basketball reason.

[sasaint]

Just saw Matt in a Planet Fitness commercial on ESPN. Now I know the real reason that we kept him.

[SpurPadre]

Has anyone checked on SpurPadre?

I still hate him with a passion but have come to terms with the inevitable, tbh.

[RD2191]

Matt Bonner. Biggest waste of money in NBA history.

[EVAY]

Tim and Bonner have always been buddies. I have thought for quite some time that the only thing standing between Bonner and the door was Tim Duncan. This convinces me even more.

[ginobilized]

Butler was a consummate pro for us. A journeyman wing who delivered. Gotta respect that.

On the other hand, he was not going to play much if at all in the playoffs and Martin will need to be defended at all times, is younger and better.
Tough business. Rasual did nothing wrong, but, that was the smart move. Bonner can make defenses adjust. Our struggles are offensive right now, thus, Martin makes sense.

Best of luck to Rasual!

Must've been a difficult decision for PATFO

[sasaint]

It is small but he's had low shooting % several years in his career. Bonner being a reliable shooter you have to respect was probably the basketball reason.

The team in general struggles from 3, especially compared to last year. Bonner over Butler should not surprise anybody.

I just wish we had waived Butler before the deadline, for his sake. After all, in a much bigger "gamble" we waived Splitter in hopes of landing LMA.