“ The strategic resting of particular players on particular nights is within the discretion of the teams. And Gregg Popovich in particular is probably the last coach that I would second-guess.
— NBA commisioner-to-be Adam Silver, six months ago, when the Spurs rested Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker against the Utah Jazz. He added, “Teams like the San Antonio Spurs are playing to win a championship, and I think fans understand that,” and that the Spurs would face no fines or other reprisals for their actions.
