Pop has a team-first attitude and instills that in the players which is why Duncan and Robinson stuck around when they could have bolted elsewhere for more money.
Their first championship in 1999 produced almost zero violence, compared to the rampages in L.A. and Detroit.
Dallas has a mental problem, in that they seemingly melt down in the playoffs. It's no shame to lose to S.A., unlike when they won 67(?) games one year and were ousted by the #8 G.S. Warriors.
I agree with everything you said. I still hate the Spurs.