Warriors GM Myers says Durant’s ‘gesture of taking less’ helped keep team intact

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers praised Kevin Durant for his "gesture" of taking a smaller deal with the NBA champions. Durant decided to forgo a massive long-term contract in order to remain with the Warriors on a two-year deal worth roughly $53million. Myers realised Durant's sacrifice – passing on a pay increase of up to $8m per year – was the main reason they could keep the team's core on board.