(I hate carrying on analogies but ) the stewardess IS at work obviously. She didnt decide to NOT play, she decided to not serve while ON the job. You're basically splitting hairs I don't blame Rip for not always giving 100% because its sometimes hard to want to be motivated everyday just to struggle. But he shouldnt all out quit. Especially in a weak Eastern conference where they might COULD sneak in the playoffs if they overachieve, and the GM HAS tried to give the team talent even if the talent didnt fit.