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Because people pay to watch them play. They play so many more games than in other sports, that even though the players are paid so much, the owners make money. Because alot of customers go to visit the game paying quiet alot, and the profit needs to go to someone. Also they entertain people.
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Who gets paid more by game basketball players or soccer players?
Baseball players by far. Look at Alex Rodriguez The answer above is totally wrong basketball players like shaq, kobe, lebron and garnett get payed more than jeter (the highest payed baseball player)
Who gets paid more a basketball player or football player?
Basketball players
Who gets paid more a football player or a basketball player?
basketball players
How much do cheerleders get paid?
they get paid $185.0000 and that's why they get more then basketball players
Where and when were the first basketball players paid?
The first time basketball players got paid was in 1896
Who is richer basketball players or football players?
i think foot ball is more richer than basketball.... footballers get more paid than basketballers
Do basketball players get paid more than boxers?
Only a very few boxers get paid more than the top 100 basketball player salaries.
Which sport is watched more football or basketball?
That is true in a way. In the US basketball is more popular than soccer. That is why basketball players are paid more. In other countries, soccer is more popular so soccer players get paid more. Soccer in the US is becoming increasingly popular. Soon soccer players could be paid as much as basketball players.
Why do guy basketball players get paid more than girl basketball players?
Because the market for NBA games is larger than WNBA games, therefore, they make more money.
Do football players get paid more than basketball players?
I say football, some football players get paid over 120 million a year on an 8-year contract eg. Larry Fitzgerald. Plus, football is a much more popular sport in the US.
How do pro basketball players get paid?
with money
Do basketball players get paid extra for a dunk?
no
