Two years ago, Gregg Popovich heeded Bruce Bowen's advice and didn't take that step.
But the Spurs lost the game, and Admiral ended his career with regret.
Now, Popovich and his Spurs are just one step away from victory.
But whether this step can be taken will determine if the Spurs are still qualified to stay on this marathon track.
Of course, Gregg Popovich is not a reckless man.
He would stop at nothing for victory, but that doesn't mean he would lose his mind for it; his current decision was made after careful consideration.
The Golden State Warriors' risk resistance is very low this season, and they have to use a lot of rotations to fill the gap of stamina.
So any absence would make their rotation very tight.
Would the Warriors dare to retaliate against the Spurs at the risk of someone being suspended? Popovich didn't know, but this is a game, and you have to gamble, only trying to make the result of the gamble as controllable as possible.
