The NBA free agency period is showing us why professional athletes can't win when it comes to signing new contracts.
Professional athletes make a disproportionately large amount of money compared to the general American populace. Therefore, it's usually fairly easy for fans to quantify their anger when these players make unpopular financial decisions. Kevin Durant, for example, recently signed a multiyear contract to join the Golden State Warriors, which gives the reigning Wester Conference Champions four NBA All-Stars in its starting lineup.
Durant, who was originally drafted second overall by the Seattle Supersonics (currently the Oklahoma City Thunder), is a seven-time All-Star and the most recent NBA MVP not named Stephen Curry.