The financial truth of pro athletes

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Do we do a disservice to our pro athletes by paying them outrageous fortunes and providing them with little to no education about how to manage their money? Do we do a disservice to our pro athletes by treating them as celebrities and creating an expectation for them to "live large" rather than live thoughtfully? How do these financial challenges affect how our retired athletes think about themselves, their sports careers and their lives.