What are examples of athletes playing sports for money not for the love of the game?
339177
I would have to say Chris Webber. He was told he wasn't going to play in the last game of the season for the Philadelphia 76ers, so he did not show up until the start of the game. This made his coach and owner look really bad because everyone was asking where he was, and they didn't know. Yes, Allen Iverson was also part of this chirade, but Iverson has proved through playing how passionate he is about the game. He just has some attitude issues. Webber is just over the game.
122497
The NBA.Drugs,rape,fights,unlawfull possesion,gun charges.It seems to me you see more articals about NBA players being in trouble over something,than in any other sport.
851493
Because they aren't professional athletes.
485468
I think they are a reflection of the American economic system. Trying to gain an edge over your opponent by any means possible. Through use of superior technique,teamwork, leadership and making the best of ones natural gifts the opponent is outmaneuvered and defeated. \n\nIt's a healthy outlet for ones energy in a society where there are so many unhealthy choices.\n\nOver the years popularity grew and expanded until these days sports are a big, money earning form of entertainment.
137010
Don't be so quick to paint all athletes with the same broad brush. I am sure that many of them are motivated by championships or just plain love of the sport. Look at most of the Olympic Athletes. Even the champs aren't going to make much money off of it, yet  they are training like mad for the chance to be called the best in the world. Most younger athletes play a game for the love of the sport. As they get to be the best in the world, I do not believe that love or drive to be the best ever leaves them. I think this is why someone like michael jordan will try another sport like Baseball when he felt that he had accomplished everything he could in basketball. It is also why so many athletes play golf, a game in which they are not the best in but work hard to improve in..
999342
They make a lot of money, you can buy lots of cool stuff with that money, athletes think about what they're going to buy after the game and salivate. You can't hit the high hard one with a mouthful of saliva, so you gotta spit.
221901
I'm sorry, but your question doesn't makes sense to me, especially in the other sports category. I guess, for some, sports IS their true love. Please provide more details to get a more complete answer.
1118443
There are lawyers that specialise in this subject. This has happened before and players have won such law suits.\n\nAsk around for a specialised lawyer
954173
yes they do but the money goes directly to the school and not to the players... giving money to the players even if it's price money is illegal...
622706
When you make all that money just to play a game, and millions of people watch sports, before long you get to thinking they are just there to see you play. You get the big head, and your ego goes crazy. Same thing that happens with those overpaid actors in Hellywood. It's all ego and sinfull pride.
81417
Yes.  Sports don't cease to be sports just b/c they aren't played on a grass field.  It is more of an individual sport, similar to tennis and golf in that respect.  In fact, some argue none of those are "sports" b/c they don't involve teams.  [except ryder cups, doubles, etc...]
50982
http://www.cracksmoker.com\n\nThen click on NFL.  Pretty much any pro athlete who has had a brush with the law is listed on there.
1058894
No, absolutely not.  He forfeited that with his gambling.  Too much association with known bad guys.  Gambling must be kept as the absolute no-no in sports, as it taints the integrity of the game more than anything else.
1021687
Yep. look at Togo most of their country lives in poverty and they want more and more money. They even attempted to boycott their soccer game at Germany because of a pay dispute.\n\nSo although there might be sum who do it for the love of the game they are very scarce.
595813
All pro athletes do this, not just hockey players.  No original thoughts.
760372
I agree. But, this is the case with a lot of sports. One person or team gets dominant and it kills it for the sport until that dominance is over. I tend to go for the underdogs anyway. I don't care to root for the person or team that is shredding the competition.
1030038
No. But as in any sport no doubt some of them get bribed and accept.