A suggestion to Pop

[team-work]

Dear Pop,

It's well known that you are a defensive-minded coach, to the point that if a player makes a mistake on defense, you will call a time-out & pull him away from the game.

On the other hand, players are awarded playing time by playing hard-nosed defense.

My suggestion is that would you & your coaching staff have some sort of rules regarding these awards & punishments, e.g. what kind of defensive mistake will lead to how much suspension of playing time.

I know it is difficult to be entirely objective, but will this system makes it more fair & less frustrating for players, who always want playing time, & also players will have less unnecessary psychological burden. Besides, I'm not asking for a change in the coaching philosophy of the team.

From an overseas Spurs fan

[timvp]

Matt Bonner, is that you?

[team-work]

I'm not speaking for any particular player. Indeed.

My worry is on a thinner & thinner player rotation.