• PP_GIRL_@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      … yes? Do you think those players would make as much as they do if no one was paying to see them play or watching their (ad-filled) broadcasts?

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      1 month ago

      Yes…as do celebrities. It’s the idolizing that’s weird

    • Zeppo@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      Uh, yeah… check out multimillion dollar product endorsement deals. Caitlin Clark is being paid to endorse Xfinity, Buick, multiple insurance companies and a few things actually related to sports.