Comments on: Professional Athletes are NOT Overpaid!

By: David Halliday

David Halliday — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:55 +0000

We live in a society that prizes some jobs over others. Athletes, accountants, doctors, entertainers, bankers, etc. the list goes on of people who are paid an awful lot of money. The reason. Happenchance. And you wll also notice that 90% of these people are men. The reason. Sexism. And 90% of those men are white. The reason. Racism. There are many reasons people become very rich. And merit is only one. And a minor one.

By: false favourites review

false favourites review — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:05:19 +0000

So pleased to enjoy such a insightful post that does not fall back on lame antics to get the point across. Thanks for an entertaining read.

By: Editor

Editor — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:09:35 +0000

Very good points, guys. The player’s talent IS key. I’m just sayin…

By: Ira W.

Ira W. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:58:10 +0000

This is a touchy topic but can easily be broken down into facts. The sports industry is the fastest growing industry in the US. In fact, it is twice the size of the auto industry and seven times the size of the movie industry. The sports industry estimated size(done by Plunkett Research) in 2008 is $441 billion dollars, yep, with a B. Now whether we love that or not what that means is that inside the gates of the sports industry is a flow of cash that runs in the billions. Who should pocket the cash? That can be argued but what can’t be argued is that all sports business activities including the game surrounds the player’s talent. If one hones a talent and gets into that industry and impacts the game to the point where they are bringing fans to their respective stadiums, what should that player’s percentage of that cash pile be? Moral issues are another subject altogether, we are talking industries here. When and if the white house is able to sucker people to pay to see them banter over a bill then we can compare. If the athletes do not get there equitable cut from the industries pie then I fear we have regressed back to the beginning of our gilded age.

By: paul b.

paul b. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:51:26 +0000

i do not think athletes are overpayed. if the money is there they should get it. they should get a share of the profits from ticket sales, tv, nba store, etc. and what paula said in her article about dedication and talent. it’s great that they can make a fortune playing sports. praise God. and awesome that some people are actually making a ”living” with what they love to do.

By: sportsfanlunatic

sportsfanlunatic — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:11:50 +0000

Did you even read this posting? Haha (and the enterprising Godfather of FB doesn’t do anything for free…)

By: The GodFather of FB

The GodFather of FB — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:36:23 +0000

I believe they are overpaid… If you love something so much, U should be willingto do it for free… These bums are overpaid and they still want more… Maybe they should try managing their money better…