Are Athletes Paid Too Much?

[Bawse]

Professional athletes can earn millions of dollars because of the revenue their leagues and teams generate.

What do you think? Are professional athletes paid fairly, or are their salaries too high?

 

[Nomad]

How much they are paid depends on their market value. They bring audiences, sponsorships and money, so they demand high payment. I don't think they are paid too much. I see fairness in their payment. They are also charged high taxes so much of their payment goes on taxes and they don't bag too much money

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Athletes earn plenty of money no doubt but they also generate revenue for the leagues too. So, the market dictates the pay.