What do athletes do with their money?
479328
There are certainly many athletes who seem to have no idea how to handle the riches that come with their success--and act like it.\n\nHowever, you put this question in the baseball category, and it does seem as though fewer of those players are quite as conspicuous with their wealth.  Then again, there are very few baseball players with big contracts who are just out of high school.\n\nAn increasing number of athletes are wisely permitting experienced business and money managers to handle their finances.  They often incorporate players into businesses to obtain tax advantages, invest their incomes, pay out allowances for the player, his family, and whoever else may have their hand out.
903817
not everything is about money. these are players who have more than likely accumulated a lot of money over their playing careers. unless they squandered it all on gambling, i'm sure there is no need for more money. sure, the value of their baseball cards go up, but that's a different story. and being inducted into the hall of fame isn't necissarily completely for the player either. a lot of fans are very happy to see their favorite players being inducted into one of sport's most prestigious resting places so to speak. while i don't know if there are any financial benefits to the players, i can say that is the last thing on their minds the day they are inducted.
11015
Money is a motivator for many professional athlete's. National Recognition would be another. How many people growing up thought of a way to get on TV? A third motivation that I can think of would be to perform and compete at something you are good at.
220837
It's what the market bears.  There is only so many people that can play professional sports at a time.  Since people keep buying tickets to games and merchandice, the players can demand what they want for pay and the owners are willing to pay it
527229
if the person has strong will and superior athletic ability , it may take 6 to 8 years to reach pro level  . but during that time where is the money coming from  for all expenses ?
1004582
I used to work at a bank and I knew of a few baseball players that had accounts at the bank I worked at.  They all got paid every two weeks, even during the offseason.  The pay wasn't always the same leading me to believe that stipends or per diems were included as well, possibly some incentive bonuses as well.
858308
they should fund them because some amatuers win the \nolympics
178703
depends on who we're talking about...and paid by whom r u refering to..?\nthey don't just get money from the clubs,but also from endorsements n sponsorship deals...\nall in all it's a REDICULOUSLY HUGE sum of money... :)
1126993
Actualyy i don't think they get paid THAT much, if at all... especially in comparison to their pro contracts.  They consider it an honor to represent their countries, kind of like the Olympics, I think.
118827
There are a couple professional players that make several hundred thousand a year.  The very best players can add to that a bit with the few endorsements reserved for the very top players.
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
1144300
If an athlete is good enough to leave early and can get drafted in the earlier rounds in the draft, then its a no brain-er.  But stay healthy and  of trouble and hire a good agent.  Besides, a simple degree wont make you the big money unless you further you education as seen with law school, medical school, masters programs...etc
1136995
Of course they get paid, and trust me it is plenty plenty money. They also get bonuses or incentives. For instance I know the saudi arabian team will EACH get 150 000 euros if they qualify to the next round. Most teams get bonuses for scoring goals, not letting in goals, qualifying to further rounds, golden boot winner gets a packet of money. Money rules that tournament!
117790
who do you think should get the money??? (from all the tickets and merchandise??) The Owners?? Of course they deserve quite a bit. This is their life. THey entertain us all and sometimes risk their careers. They've dedicated their whole life to sports. What happends when they get hurt ??? They need the money to last them their lifetime. Hell you know how much it costs to insure a lambergini!!!!!!!?
820483
Probably by direct deposit.\nThe money is transferred right into their accounts.
1073055
I dont play, but somebody has to win eventually! Why not me? (of course I would have to start buying tickets though lol) But I think it seems more logical to take that dollar a day and put it away....eventually you'll have a lot in there....365 dollars a year! That would add up eventually.
139065
I think everyone of them is way overpaid. this country would survive if sports stopped. but if all the hard working americans said to hell with it and stopped working nothing would get made no money would be made and the sports players wouldn't get paid at all.