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While the players receive the bulk of criticism for their frequent absences, attention also needs to be directed at the coaching staff and the league's leadership. Coaches are now often viewed as complicit in this scenario, having accepted a role that allows players to sit on the sidelines rather than pushing them to fulfill their contracts. What was once unheard of—resting star players during key matchups—has become the norm since coaches like Gregg Popovich popularized this practice.