David Stern said the Spurs will face "substantial sanctions" for resting their players on Thursday.
"I apologize to all NBA fans. This was an unacceptable decision by the Spurs. Substantial sanctions will be forthcoming," David Stern said. It's fair to say that there wouldn't be such an outrage had the game not been nationally televised. "Substantial sanctions" might be this year's "basketball reasons" for Stern. Stay tuned for how the NBA fines the Spurs for managing their team.
Up yours Stern, u are just looking for more attention because u are retiring/what a drama queen!!U are going to fine Greg Popovich, one of the finest coaches ever in the NBA, for resting his veterans. I don't think so stern, as many enemies as you have now, a million or so more won't hurt will it now??I think Pop was just showing the rest of the league how weak the Heat really are!!!They almost won without their studs!!Get a real job stern.
the game is in miami, why should the spurs care about the entertainment part for their fans? it will help the team in the long run since theyre so old.. so why cant they do it if they want to? david stern has absolutely no case here at all.
Do you guys realize the ages of their Veterans. How in the world can you expect them to compete for a title if they are not rested, hell they are probably still gassed from David Sterns bull2#$%^ schedule from last season.
Whether it was Thursday, Sunday whenever let em rest, if you are that worried about losing a few bucks don't go. And I'm sure Mr Stern has a nice resting home in the hills somewhere, maybe he can take a few of the guys in who can't walk or need joint replacements from playing so much. Let the owner decide for himself and then maybe he can throw an apology in not Stern!
I hope the league fines these bastards the amount of each "rested" player's game check!
At the end of the day, pro sports is an entertainment business. What kind of product is San Antonio delivering to all the paying fans, tv ad buyers, and a national tv audience?
yah! i agree. they should know not to rest their stars and lose the game for all the reluable fans. this was just a no money night for them. now, miamis definately gonna cream.
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leeman49erFri 11/30/12 11:53 AM
Up yours Stern, u are just looking for more attention because u are retiring/what a drama queen!!U are going to fine Greg Popovich, one of the finest coaches ever in the NBA, for resting his veterans. I don't think so stern, as many enemies as you have now, a million or so more won't hurt will it now??I think Pop was just showing the rest of the league how weak the Heat really are!!!They almost won without their studs!!Get a real job stern.
ScalThu 11/29/12 10:26 PM
It's still a close game without them in, so it's not like they are throwing the game.
ChanceyBoyThu 11/29/12 9:56 PM
Stern is just pissed cuz Duncan is on his fantasy team.
bulls4lifeThu 11/29/12 10:18 PM
Agree!
Dynasty0119Thu 11/29/12 9:48 PM
the game is in miami, why should the spurs care about the entertainment part for their fans? it will help the team in the long run since theyre so old.. so why cant they do it if they want to? david stern has absolutely no case here at all.
PowerPac1Thu 11/29/12 9:43 PM
Do you guys realize the ages of their Veterans. How in the world can you expect them to compete for a title if they are not rested, hell they are probably still gassed from David Sterns bull2#$%^ schedule from last season.
Whether it was Thursday, Sunday whenever let em rest, if you are that worried about losing a few bucks don't go. And I'm sure Mr Stern has a nice resting home in the hills somewhere, maybe he can take a few of the guys in who can't walk or need joint replacements from playing so much. Let the owner decide for himself and then maybe he can throw an apology in not Stern!
Crazy_RussianThu 11/29/12 9:10 PM
I hope the league fines these bastards the amount of each "rested" player's game check!
At the end of the day, pro sports is an entertainment business. What kind of product is San Antonio delivering to all the paying fans, tv ad buyers, and a national tv audience?
Pathetic!!
GotsomegunsThu 11/29/12 9:25 PM
yah! i agree. they should know not to rest their stars and lose the game for all the reluable fans. this was just a no money night for them. now, miamis definately gonna cream.