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Originally Posted by Legbreaker
Isn't sponsorship where most sports people make the majority of their money?
Sure their playing contract is worth a pretty penny, but nothing compared to what they get for spruiking the various products they've signed up to.
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But not all athletes get endorcement deals. Avg players get a contract. Good players get good contracts. Great players get great contracts. And superstars get amazing contracts and Reebok or UA sponsors.
Take the Oilers. The NHLs basement dwellars. We have 2 legit superstars; 1 (Taylor Hall) has UA as a endorcement as well as his modest 5 mil per year salary. The other is the next Sidney Crosby in Connor McDavid and 1 year in and he has a .900K salary but with bonuses is near 3m.
Only thr great can get endorsements but those that do will make a ton more in cash from them than there salary.