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Spurs coach compares stars resting to health care: ‘It’s complicated’

Greg Popovich talked at-length about the hot topic of NBA stars resting Saturday night.

“No basic rule has been written, so to speak. Because you can’t write a rule that covers everything. It’s complicated … kind of like health care,” the Spurs coach told reporters Saturday, via ESPN.

While Popovich voiced understanding for why fans don’t want stars sitting out without an injury, though he said the memo NBA commissioner Adam Silver sent warning teams about doing so could undermine relationships within organizations.

“I understand Adam’s concern, and it’s a legitimate concern. We all have it.