This is where Mike D'Antoni comes into play. While in Phoenix he was notorious for having an incredibly well-conditioned team and a very short player rotation that varied anywhere between 7 and 9. (Albeit, much of that was due to the makeup of their roster). He owes no duty to any of Isiah's guys,
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