He said he was resting.
Did MJ ever do this?
Not defending it as I don't like it.
But it's 2018. If analytics say it's beneficial in the long run for players to rest, then that's what will happen.
In 1995 you didn't see the huge shifts as part of normal baseball, but now you do. Because the analytics say to do so.
Times change with data and knowledge.
Absolutely. No excuse for that. Unless injured and unable to attend.