The increasingly frequent "Should you rest your stars?" question has turned from a debate to a dilemma for the Golden State Warriors.
In 2015, it was a matter of value to the customers, with head coach Steve Kerr going so far as to email an apology to a family that drove from South Dakota to Denver and didn't get to see Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson play.
In 2016, it was about a place in history, with the players prevailing in their desire to stay on the court to chase a record 73 victories.
Right now, the Warriors are faced with the ironic possibility that resting players to preserve the core for the playoffs could wind up hurting the team's chances once they get there.