why do pro sports players get so much money i mean that's hell of a lot of money dude!!?
105740
Before we discuss that you have to take into consideration that teams make lots of money due to tickets, broadcasting payments and advertisements …etc, the more the money inflow the more they pay on players’ wages. The players playing in a professional team dedicate all their time to the team so its their only job, and players playing in good teams are so unique and exceptionally good that they are paid lots of money, the better and more unique the player the more they are paid, its like any other job, the better you are the more you are paid, the stronger the firm you work in the more you are paid. You can’t just find the skills of professional players anywhere, therefore teams need to compete to secure the services of the good players and the only way they can compete is by using money
435757
Yes. Of course the millions that are paid to these athletes is mind boggling. And what have the been the results of all that? Recklessness, drug abuse, poor and underachievement and many other unacceptable behaviors.
469891
I think they are. But mainly in the field of baseball. When players go on strike because they are not getting paid what they think they are worth, which in most cases is grossly exaggerated, everybody gets mad. The players because " WE WANT MORE MONEY OR WE DON"T PLAY", the owners because they are losing money, and us fans, because they are getting paid for our entertainment. Every sport should be like football and have a salary cap. Did you know the New York Yankees are worth over 1 billion dollars? Isn't that a bit ridiculous? That's why they are so good. They can buy all their players. But every time they complain they get there way. PRO SPORTS PLAYERS ARE GETTING WAY TOO MUCH MONEY!!!!
355223
Players need to forget about the money and play for the game and for the fans. And owners need to stop looking at pro sports as a for-profit business. Then all will be right in sports.
122694
No.  How else can the officials keep the game moving?  I mean, players would argue every single call.  Also, the officials should be respected -- they are the police of the sport.  Besides, what is $1,000 to a guy who earns millions?  To us it would hurt, to them -- "Who cares?"
701640
Anybody earning over half a million annually to entertain (football, hollywood, whatever) gets paid too much. I don't care how hard they work, blah blah blah, they are siphoning off money from the middle class...and they should feel ashamed.
330460
Some people may argue that all professional athletes are paid too much.  However, based on what the other major sports' players are making, the short answer is 'no, not really.'\n\nDepending on how you base judgment of salaries, hockey players are quite reasonable.  They endure the most physical abuse of any athlete (perhaps comparable to football players - 82 games compared to 16...sometimes four times a week), and their skill is magnificent.\n\nHowever, the sport draws the least amount of money of all four major American sports, and the cause of the lockout that wiped out the entire 2004-05 season was escalating player salaries - the owners simply could not keep up with the raises and market values of some of the greatest skill men in the game.  \n\nSo, in terms of skill - no.  But in terms of their market - yes.  Teams had to shut down for a year to make up for finishing year after year in the red, and as a result, the players had to accept a 24% salary rollback and a salary cap was installed.
455506
Sure they are. But the fans keep going to the games and watching them on TV, generating huge advertising revenues.  The owners, don't forget, are are also bringing in bigger bucks; they keep paying the players more to build better teams to attract more fans to attract more dollars.  Vicious circle isn't it.
335209
This truly is a good question, in the spirit of getting paid to play a game, yes they are overpaid as compared to someone who is actually doing something important, Teachers, Police officers, doctors. However, when you think about the obscene amounts of money being made by professional sports leagues, without the players none of this would be possible, so they do deserve the money that they actually are bringing into the games they play. You should see a great movie called "Eight Men Out" and you'll see how greedy the owner's used to be. Mickey Mantle one year won the triple crown in baseball, that is a rare award, it is for the player who had the most home runs, most runs batted in and highest batting average. He was rewarded by a cut in his salary, even though his numbers were the best, they were lower than the year before, hence the pay cut. It's all relative.
866889
they get loads of dosh......not happy with their extravagent salaries they want bonuses too.......what ever happened to playing for the jersey......every schoolboys dream is to play for their country...now its gimme gimme gimme more money or else i'm not playing.......to me that sounds like premadonna time.....
1042418
The difference is the money.  Today's athletes are professionals
315376
Pro football has become more corporate and, similar to most American professional sports, more focused on individual talents rather than team goals. If you take a peek at ESPN, these NFL players want to have the spotlight, get paid big bucks by the league and advertisers but could care less about the fans!!  The vast majority make more income per year than 3rd world countries and are busy buying up huge homes, $100K autos, partying, but their egos cannot see past their own nose.\n\nFor college football, the players play for the passion of their school spirit.  In addition, the fans don't have to spend a boatload of $$ to come to a game. The stakes are bigger since they will not have a career past college, but they are hailed by the local fans.  The rivalries are more authentic and no money can buy the enthusiasm you have within a college stadium during a football game.\n\nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL IS NUMBER ONE!!
545851
No, they don't get paid too much, NASCAR drivers EARN THEIR MONEY by playing(racing)hard just as much as other sports stars do. Driving a NASCAR stocker, or ANY race car for that matter, is PHYSICALLY DEMANDING, a lot more than some people think. Why do you think certain drivers pay attention to exercise(Carl Edwards and Mark Martin both exercise daily)...to give them an edge when racing! Look at a Nextel Cup driver right after a race...they look really exhausted and sweaty..because they ARE. A Nextel Cup or Busch Series car gets pretty d*mn hot, add to that the length of the race(usually at least 4 hours)...And yes, they put their lives on the line...but it's not only for the money. They do it because they love what they do, and they do it for us fans who support them week after week. Could any of you who say stupid things about NASCAR do that? I don't think so.
1063141
Why can't they be paid like the rest of do? I mean, sure they are good at sports but everyone is good at something. Shouldn't we all get paid millions because we do what we are good at? I would love to get a million dollars for helping people get their ged and improving their life but I know that I won't get it.\n\nEnough ranting.
337897
you have superstars' ego to satisfy in the NBA...\n\nit's in their contract to run a lot of individual plays for them...
678890
i totally respect him for that, money isnt everything and if anyone knows the essence of football its the south americans. most of these guys came from the streets ... so respect and the joy of the sport come before money, he makes a lot of it anyway.
950121
all profesional sports are run by the media... completely... sponsorship and advertising dollars drive the direction of the teams... the teams with the most backing will ultimately win... players are paid to shave points but not make it look obvious...