-
Four of the top players on the Spurs roster (Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green) failed to even make the trip with their team to Miami, and opted instead to fly to San Antonio for some early season rest.
FORBES: Does David Stern's $250,000 Fine Against The Spurs Jeopardize The Integrity Of The NBA?
-
Specifically, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Danny Green were identified as the players who were sent home in the Class Action Complaint filed by McGuinness.
FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down
-
But Thursday night, Popovich and the Spurs stuck it to the NBA and commissioner David Stern by having its three stars, Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, plus starting guard Danny Green sent home to San Antonio to rest, while the remaining Spurs faced off against the Miami Heat in a nationally televised game from Miami.
FORBES: San Antonio Resting Stars Is Good For Spurs, But Bad For NBA