Kevin Durant took a nearly $10 million pay cut to play for the Warriors—here’s why

For the fourth consecutive year, the Warriors are playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA finals. After winning last year's NBA title, Business Insider reports that the 29-year-old signed a two-year contract with the team that pays him $25 million for this 2017-2018 season. In agreeing to the deal, which USA Today says is worth between $51-$53 million in total, Durant proves that short-term losses can sometimes set you up for long-term gain.