It’s still what it is — a politically-correct publicity stunt.
With so few positions open on an NBA bench and so many former players vying for them, the Spurs choose this option???
Please —
Not publicity. Apparently she and Pops go way back. Pops is willing to take publicity hits, and even fines from the league, to put his team in a position to win. He isn’t going to weaken the team for PR.