When the Spurs were in Atlanta Wednesday night, there was mention that the Hawk’s rookie Kevin Huerter has been nicknamed “The Red Mamba.” I think Spurs fans, and most basketball fans for that matter, take issue with taking an established monicker and re-appropriating it based solely on hair color.
Matt Bonner cultivated an exceptional career as a player, a fan favorite, and a great guy on and off the court. His interests in food and music matched with his open and inviting personality.
But the essence of The Red Mamba is his playing.