This question is a debatable one.....a lot of sportsmen have no choice but to be paid or overpaid regarding the game that they play.
Now I believe that a substantial number of these individuals are very dedicated and committed to what they train for because of their love for the sport.
We will find without fail that a good 90% of the time that these top athletes are approached by sponsors offering them astronomical amounts of money and contracts to play for their outfits, now my question is, would you turn down being
overpaid if you were told that you were the best at what you do or option .b. watch someone else take your place at something you've earnt and sweated for.....my answer is.....take the offer and continue doing what you do best and why not live comfortably while your at it.
Sports and Politics....the greatest downfall in all our top games.