the year Basketball players began being paid was 1896
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athletes have been paid at least since the "greco roman "era. Perhaps before but their are numerous examples in literature of the athletes of this era being paid
Yes, they get a paid a reasonable amount for winning.
Athletes should definitely get paid for their skills, and they do. Thousands of people come each year to watch them in person, and even more watch them on television.
No, they get endorsements when they win medals. Several of the people in games have family that have lost or are loosing their homes due to financial hardship. Some parents have spent not only time but money to make sure their son/daughter get the training and coaches they needed to get to this point. Frankly, they are "tapped" out because of it.
how much is a accountar getting paid?$700.00
No they do not because their payment is getting to be with the team.