The Billionaire Benchwarmers: A New Era in Professional Sports Compensation The recent announcement that nearly 300 NBA players will earn more than LeBron James next season has sent shockwaves through the sports world.
However, it's not just a matter of who's making what; it's a symptom of a broader shift in how professional athletes are compensated.
For years, the NCAA maintained its scholarship only model was necessary to prevent players from being exploited by coaches and universities.