Guess who could be re-signing with the Spurs...

[4>0rings]

^^^ They did all that custom work on it and they use mirror strap on extenders

Although I do think it's pimp

[silverblk mystix]

Maybe the idea is if Bonner can be brought back on the cheap that Dice's contract then becomes tradeable.

Trying to find a glimpse of light in the darkness.

so keeping bonner and getting rid of dice is a LIGHT in the darkness...

my how the spurs have fallen...


if you think back to players like Bowen, Horry and even S jAX---THEY ALL had a little nastiness---some accused them of being dirty...

and then....LATELY...

you have finley, bonner and RJ----and you know right away WHY there are no more championships....


bonner...

[TD 21]

Tim's going to play 30min/per.

Tiago would play around 30min/per.

Blair and 'Dyess will combined for around 30min/per.

Are you telling me it'd be that terrible to have Bonner playing 6-10 min/per?

Whether it's Kurz, Tolliver, or any other low-cost option, I just don't see how the Spurs would be in better shape than with a guy they know (for better or worse) and that knows the system.

This is such a non-issue if he returns as their fifth Big playing behind Duncan, Splitter, Blair and 'Dyess . . .

If only it were as simple as you make it sound, I'd agree with you. But I'm not that naive.

Pop is going to be playing mad scientist with the big rotation, similar to how he did with the entire rotation particularly in the first 50 or so games of last season, there's going to be a lack of clarity, McDyess will probably be resting/sitting out too much, Bonner will inevitably be playing too much because the Spurs are obsessed with having a stretch four (I knew they couldn't help themselves with this guy; the instant Jefferson opted out, one of my first thoughts was "Bonner is probably coming back").

Then in the playoffs, when rotations are shortened, who get's left out? Probably Blair at the expense of Bonner. Splitter probably won't be playing as much as he should. Re-signing Bonner would create a mul ude of issues.

[silverblk mystix]

If only it were as simple as you make it sound, I'd agree with you. But I'm not that naive.

Pop is going to be playing mad scientist with the big rotation, similar to how he did with the entire rotation particularly in the first 50 or so games of last season, there's going to be a lack of clarity, McDyess will probably be resting/sitting out too much, Bonner will inevitably be playing too much because the Spurs are obsessed with having a stretch four (I knew they couldn't help themselves with this guy; the instant Jefferson opted out, one of my first thoughts was "Bonner is probably coming back").

Then in the playoffs, when rotations are shortened, who get's left out? Probably Blair at the expense of Bonner. Splitter probably won't be playing as much as he should. Re-signing Bonner would create a mul ude of issues.

this.

[slick'81]

please go to dallas bonner go someone else over come playoff time

[rmt]

Maybe the idea is if Bonner can be brought back on the cheap that Dice's contract then becomes tradeable.

Trying to find a glimpse of light in the darkness.

I hope not. I'd prefer Dice at MLE than Bonner at vet. min (or even for free). Dice did a great job on Dirk and played with more heart/passion than Bonner can ever dream about. Wish Dice could sit on the bench and start playing in January.

[Agloco]

You probably couldn't fit everyone who wants to bring Bonner back into a phone booth or a Volkswagen, but I'm pretty sure they would all fit in here:

lol Bonner

[EIC]

Bonner. Dude is a ing joke of a player, especially in the playoffs. Let him go to Dallas and perfect his choke-artistry on their roster. I have never seen a player with more talent at ing his team over while he's on the floor than Bonner. I would rather they play with one less man on the roster than have him in the rotation.

Before signing Bonner, R.C. ought to watch a tape of the Suns series. He should pause the tape when Bonner checks in and note the score. He should then pause the tape when Bonner checks out and note the difference in the score. I swear to God, in every ing case there is at least 9 point swing in the Suns' favor while he's on the floor. Bonner checking in is like a power play for the other team.

I'm not sure I can stomach another season of it, honestly.

[NRHector]

hey Bonner I heard that there's some great Hoagies in Canada, are you interested in going over there?

[objective]

Does Toronto still have their exceptions? Hopefully they can still make a play for the return of the Red Rocket.

[Mel_13]

Does Toronto still have their exceptions? Hopefully they can still make a play for the return of the Red Rocket.

They should. They signed Johnson to a contract that is the same size as the full MLE, but they had full Bird Rights on him. They should be able to overpay Matty as well.

[objective]

awesome.

Colangelo, work your magic! You need Bonner to spread the floor for Amir Johnson!

[Capt Bringdown]

Even if Bonner does his usual regular season thing, or perhaps even UPS his game even slightly, that just makes things even worse for us come playoff time. To say you can't count on him in the PO is the understatement of the century.
We'd be better off rolling the dice on a development league washout IMO.

[Xevious]

If Splitter is coming over, we'll have four bigs deserving of minutes. There will be no need for Bonner except for situational lineups and/or injury. And unfortunately Bonner is not a guy you can bring in cold to knock down 3s. He needs minutes to keep his rhythm.

Let him walk... please.

[objective]

Matt Bonner on Canadian radio 7-6-10

Says he'd be happy to return to either the Spurs or Toronto. Says if ends up with Toronto it'd be great because he loves it there. Wants to get a contract done so he can play for the Canadian National Team coming up soon, and wants whichever team he signs with to support his National Team play.

Is also asked a question where the host brings up inflated contracts, and Bonner answers plainly about luck and situation etc as well as what his own numbers are in comparison. I'm almost concerned that the Spurs could sign him the first-pitch contract that was offered to Channing Frye, 5/25. Almost.

fwiw, the RealGM raptors board seems to range from fans wanting him for the minimum and fans not wanting him at all. There does however seem to be an undercurrent of a belief that Bonner was crucial to the Spurs success.

[Ice009]

that! Are you saying the Spurs could be offering him the same amount of money Channing Frye got? I don't care what other players like Frye got paid. Matt Bonner is not even worth half that after two no shows in the playoffs.

[ploto]

There does however seem to be an undercurrent of a belief that Bonner was crucial to the Spurs success.

I would call it more a belief that the Spurs must know what they are doing and they played Bonner.

[wut]

look people, Bonner provides something other big men don't...it's called spacing. When you have a dominant big men on the other team and you need to keep him out of the paint, you put in Bonner and let Parker and Manu drive. Obviously the key to this tactic is the kick out when said dominant big man rolls to the rim....and more to the point....Bonner hitting his outside shot.

Now I know Bonner struggled with his shot last season, but he was shooting alright before he broke his hand.

Having a guy like Bonner ON THE BENCH is not a bad thing, he adds depth to the team.

Also, name another big man for the same price that adds that kind of depth.

[Seventyniner]

Also, name another big man for the same price that adds that kind of depth.

This. As a 10th man for the minimum (or even slightly above), I'd say do it.

[ElNono]

lol 10th man...

[Chomag]

Do any of you Bonner defenders even watch the Spurs games?

[Das Texan]

I'd like to have Bonner back as the 5th bigman behind Duncan, Splitter, Blair and McDyess.


You could do a of a lot worse.

[silverblk mystix]

I'd like to have Bonner back as the 5th bigman behind Duncan, Splitter, Blair and McDyess.


You could do a of a lot worse.

NO, frankly-you couldn't.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'd like to have Bonner back as the 5th bigman behind Duncan, Splitter, Blair and McDyess.


You could do a of a lot worse.

1. No you couldn't

2. You really think Pop would treat him as the fifth big? Pop's got Finley eyes for Bonner. As long as he's on this roster, he will be getting way too much playing time.

[rmt]

1. No you couldn't

2. You really think Pop would treat him as the fifth big? Pop's got Finley eyes for Bonner. As long as he's on this roster, he will be getting way too much playing time.

Ditto. Pop can't help himself - better to not have Bonner on the bench. Blair can use all that time to develop. I don't want anyone with no heart on this team.