On the contrary, Malone feels the opposite for those who rest, especially for no concrete reason. For "The Mailman," only Coach Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs deserved to take a break or do load management on their players.

Of all 30 teams in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have the most defined culture. “The Spurs’ Way” has won five titles, making the playoffs 22 years in a row.Most of that culture can be attributed to continuity.