killamch89 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Do you think the salaries of professional athletes are too high? Some argue that the market decides their value and that they entertain millions, but others feel the pay is excessive compared to essential workers like teachers or doctors. What are your thoughts? Does the high income reflect the risks and skills required, or is it disproportionate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 I think for the most part they’re overpaid. And when they decide to build a new stadium/arena “just because” that really pisses me off. For example, the Wings used to play at the Joe. But for no apparent reason, they decided to move and built Little Caesars arena. The Joe got torn down. Legends played there, but suddenly it wasn’t good enough. With that kind of money, there’s a lot better things they could put it to. killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted October 19 Author Share Posted October 19 23 hours ago, The Blackangel said: I think for the most part they’re overpaid. And when they decide to build a new stadium/arena “just because” that really pisses me off. For example, the Wings used to play at the Joe. But for no apparent reason, they decided to move and built Little Caesars arena. The Joe got torn down. Legends played there, but suddenly it wasn’t good enough. With that kind of money, there’s a lot better things they could put it to. I agree with moving stadiums thing for the most part but sometimes these things can happen for a number of reasons. One is trying to expand the stadium but the government in that region denies permission to expand or renovate said stadium. It's something I've seen happen in soccer quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 They work their ass off to stay in good condition. So, the talk of earning too much money shouldn't come in at all as that is not how I try to look at everything. They deserve whatever they are getting at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Knight Barida said: They work their ass off to stay in good condition. So, the talk of earning too much money shouldn't come in at all as that is not how I try to look at everything. They deserve whatever they are getting at the moment. So do men and women who work out every day and play on local sport leagues, but they’re not paid millions for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted Sunday at 10:10 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 10:10 PM On 10/27/2024 at 10:27 AM, Knight Barida said: They work their ass off to stay in good condition. So, the talk of earning too much money shouldn't come in at all as that is not how I try to look at everything. They deserve whatever they are getting at the moment. You do have a point. Most of them worked really hard to be where they are and it also depends on the sport you're competing in. Sports with loads of sponsorship deals and one that generates lots of money like American football do deserve a lot of money. On top of that, being hit as hard as that can have a lot of lasting effects that affect some players long after they stopped playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
