07-27-2023, 12:59 PM
(07-27-2023, 12:47 PM)Nepa Wrote: If a man can't take care of his family making tens of millions each year (40 million? 50 million? 60 million? per year!), and with the name recognition to get more in other ways, then something is wrong.
If he cares about his teammates, his team, and fans, then those should be part of the equation as well. And if he has a winning team, and sacrifices somewhat to have a winning team, then his name recognition and favorability rating will benefit as well. As will his enjoyment from coming to work every day.
In other words, it's not just money, money, money. That may be the agent's number one motivation. But a player has many factors to consider. I trust Joe will take in all these factors.
Generational wealth takes care of generations of family. It can allow him to make a positive impact in other people's lives he may not even know now. Take Warrick Dunn charities as an example.
Joe has brought attention to the poverty in the region of Ohio he grew up. This contract funds any philanthropy he may be interested in to help his community more than fan's goodwill for taking a hometown discount. (This is just pure speculation on my part, but potential reason for not taking less.)
Do you know anyone in your industry who has voluntarily taking less money because they care about their co-workers?
