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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
Explain what's ridiculous? Owners have made money on other ventures and would have been rich regardless of owning a professional franchise. Athletes are rich based on their athletic talent, and they're more than fairly compensated for that.
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It's a ridiculous argument because you have to take everyone into account not just consider doctors and teachers vs. athletes. NBA players are paid they way they are because they are a product that people buy. No different from iphones, bikes, star wars, cars, etc... You act like all the billionaires in this world deserve the money because they are saving peoples lives. Guess what most aren't. They exploit workers and push the boundaries of the laws to reap maximum rewards. I'm not saying all of them. Whats ridiculous is society constantly talks about how overpaid athletes are? The owners love it because it keeps the target off them, just like other billionaires love to fuel discontent among the lower and middle class so they will ignore the rich people. People who are the best at what they do are usually rewarded for it and athletes getting paid millions isn't hurting anyone.