I agree with you Masha, just look at the Greek and Roman empires how they collapsed over time.
Once people get comfortable and don't care anymore this is what happens.
I played college basketball here and Europe(Serbia) so I know and understand this.
I love to play and brings me joy to go out there and compete, but I played for Free not millions $$$. Most of the players are of the lower IQ and should NOT be looked upon as anything more than what they are modern day Gladiators...
They should not be given MORE money, They should NOT be given a platform to speak for anyone, and most definitely they shouldn't be looked upon as role models. They are just AVERAGE joes that are physically cabable to do more than AVERAGE.