Why Athletes Are Paid

Athletes are worth the money that they are paid. Being debatably the most hardworking people alive on this planet, the companies they work for make billions of dollars in revenue every year, they should at least be earning a sliver of the companies income. Along with that, these athletes make good use of the money they earn, by donating to charities, and giving back to their communities.
Companies like the NHL and the NBA are multi million dollar or even billion dollar companies. Athletes are paid what they deserve because, where else would the money that they earn go than to the people who work for them. NBA team Milwaukee Bucks made 250 million dollars in 2006 –2007. NBA teams have anywhere from 12-14 players, the average player on this team would be approximately 2.5 million dollars. If looked at literally these athletes are just being paid what they
They set out to make a living by doing what they love. Which is what makes them so passionate about what they do. They spend countless hours in the gym training themselves and practicing so they can continue to do what they love. Athletes also put in over 40 hours a week in terms practice, studing, and actually playing in games. They also put their careers on the line each and every time they go to work. Lebron James is known for his outstanding work ethic. He hold an annual event that he calls "Hell Week". During Hell Week Lebron James along with other athletes take part in especially difficult and painful workouts. Lebron also keeps a healthy diet. He refuses to eat even red meat or pork. His diet consists of veggies, lean meats along with eggs, yogurt and more. Athletes also have to obtain a certain level academically to even get a scholarship for a chance to make it in sports. Meaning athletes will have to work just as hard or maybe even harder to get where they are. It is not just talent or putting a ball into a round hoop that makes these people