Matt Bonner: Biography in Details
Who is Matt Bonner?
Matt Bonner is an American well-known retired professional basketball player. He had played for different teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He used to play the center and power forward positions.
Matt Bonner: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity
Retired American professional basketball player Matt Bonner was born in Concord, New Hampshire on 5 April 1980. He is of North American ethnicity and has an American nationality.
His birth name is Matthew Robert Bonner. His mother’s name is Paula Bonner and his father’s name is Dave Bonner. He has a younger brother Luke who is also a professional basketball player. Since childhood, he has built up a strong interest in basketball games.
Education, School/College University
Matt Bonner studied at Concord High School where he led his team to three state championships. After completing high school, he attended the University of Florida where he played under coach Billy Donovan.
Matt Bonner: Professional Life, Career
Matt Bonner started playing basketball professionally in 2003 and he retired in 2016. He started playing basketball professionally after being selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2003 NBA draft. He was soon traded to the Toronto Raptors.
At the moment of the trade, Raptors didn’t have a roster spot available and asked him to play overseas. Then he signed with the Sicilia Messina of the Italian league in Messina, Sicily in 2003.
Sicilia Messina filed for bankruptcy and stopped paying their player. Most of the players left the team but he stayed with the team and recorded an average of 19.2 points and 9.3 rebounds.
He joined the Raptors in September 2004 and signed a one-year contract. He again signed a two-year contract extension with the Raptors in August 2005.
On 21 June 2006, Bonner was traded to the San Antonio Spurs where he won his first NBA championship. He has again won his second NBA Championship after defeating Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals.
After joining the Spurs, Matt Bonner was neither signed nor traded to other teams. He played for the Spurs until his retirement and he retired on 6 January 2017. After his retirement, he joined San Antonio Spurs TV Broadcast as a studio analyst.
What is the net worth of Matt Bonner?
There is no information regarding his salary and Matt Bonner has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2022.
Seeing his performance in this field we can assume that he earns a good salary.
Matt Bonner: Rumors, Controversy/Scandal
Unlike other players, Matt Bonner hasn’t been in rumors but suffered controversy when he announced his retirement.
What are the body facts of Matt Bonner?
Matt Bonner has a height of 6 feet 1o inches. His body weighs 107kg. He has golden-brown hair and blue eyes.
Social Media
Matt Bonner is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has more than 34.5k followers on Twitter and around 11.1k followers on Instagram. Besides these, he is currently inactive on Facebook and Instagram.
Matt Bonner’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Thursday |
| 2025 | August | Friday |
| 2026 | August | Saturday |
| 2027 | August | Sunday |
| 2028 | August | Tuesday |
Matt Bonner’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April | Friday |
| 2025 | April | Saturday |
| 2026 | April | Sunday |
| 2027 | April | Monday |
| 2028 | April | Wednesday |