It seems most athletes just play for money now

[jjgold]

I think we’ve lost players being competitive, actually not caring anymore about winning or losing

They wanna make money and be social media clowns and see how many fake girls they can bang on Instagram

Of course some are killers that want to win but a lost art

Coaches still want to win

 

[Wagerallsports]

I’d guesstimate at least 60%

The athletes with heart who play for love of the game have always been the minority

 

[jjgold]

Everyone wants to be friends with each other. That is really weird.

 

[BMR Genie]

If you want players to play with passion and eagerness to win, team owners/leagues should also apply the word "loyalty" to their players. For them, this is business, and business means $. So, you can't blame the players for this.

 

[jamesy2422]

esp with players going to multiple teams in their career

 

[Tanko]

Its all about the $$$ baby.
Sure when players get deep in the play-offs, it becomes more about getting the rings but, for 95% of the season, its all about the money.