It is this kind of arrogance that leads a player to demand a contract renegotiation because he had a good year. Even the average bench players earn six-figure salaries. They are set for life by sitting on a bench and wearing a pretty uniform. At least they will have a nice car to drive home. Don't get me wrong.
Athletes do have to work hard to succeed professionally.
I'm not saying players need to take 80 percent salary cuts and start working two jobs. There just needs to be some balance and a sense of reality. One of the most disturbing trends in sports is high school players skipping college to go pro. Money and fame. It is that pedestal that society puts athletes in this country on.