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Andre Iguodala Says Spurs Popularized Load Management to Protect Aging Core

Iguodala said load management originated with San Antonio as repeated deep playoff runs added extra wear on Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. He argued the strategy made sense for veteran contenders, but said other teams later copied it without similar mileage. That overuse, he believes, helped create the perception that NBA players simply did not want to play.

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Joe Lacob Pushes Back on Criticism of the Warriors' Offseason

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"I don't understand what all the negativity is about," Lacob said, per Kawakami. He pushed back on criticism of a quiet offseason, after Golden State missed on LeBron and largely stood pat around an aging core. "At least we're being talked about," Lacob added, a defiance at odds with Curry's push for reinforcements.

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