Unfortunately, this ushers in a new path to winning titles: money. Those who can throw money at players to build their roster will have the advantage. The days of recruiting high-end talent because athletes believed in a program or its development path are over—now it’s all about chasing the almighty dollar.
To me, we’re no longer watching athletes play for the love of the game or personal betterment. Instead, it’s become about pursuing the biggest money grab. Whether this is good or bad, here we are.