Dirk took a pay cut to lure FAs to give him the best shot at a title and guess what? DJ backed out, Parsons got injured then left, and no FAs of note really came. Why take a pay cut? Also, your team could trade you. Loyalty means jack shit so get what you are worth - which is whatever the most from the place you want to play is willing to pay you. I see no reason millionaires should make less so billionaires can make more.