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7. Yes, the money paid to professional athletes is often obscene

Thu Aug 18, 2022, 10:34 AM

Aug 2022

But I'm glad that LeBron is one of the guys with a heart and shows an awareness of needs in the broader community...

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/education/lebron-james-school-ohio.html

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LeBron James, Lakers agree to 2-year, $97.1 million contract extension [View all] Auggie Aug 2022 OP

I really picked the wrong profession. BlueTsunami2018 Aug 2022 #1

LOL Auggie Aug 2022 #4

It's what the market will bear Aviation Pro Aug 2022 #2

I grew up being a fan of the NBA. twodogsbarking Aug 2022 #3

He must have decided he has enough rings.... TheRealNorth Aug 2022 #5

+1 Auggie Aug 2022 #6

Yes, the money paid to professional athletes is often obscene True Dough Aug 2022 #7

Supply and demand is why they are paid so much AZProgressive Aug 2022 #8