On September 10, 2023, well-known basketball commentator Su Qun published an article that attracted widespread attention on social media. He noted that even our nation's most prominent basketball player earns only $6 million a year and earns about $3 million after taxes. He is convinced that when certain influencers can make more money than top players, it may make the basketball profession seem less desirable.
Teacher Su Qun's point of view is indeed thought-provoking. The income level of professional basketball players has always been a concern, especially for the top players who play in the CBA. Although their income is already much higher than the average person, there is still a large gap in their income level compared to some influencers.
This difference in income levels may cause some concern for parents. After all, if the income level of top players fails to increase significantly, it may make parents hesitate to pursue basketball with their children. After all, more than 3 million may not be high enough for the top players in the country, and the situation needs to be improved.
From another point of view, this difference in income level also reflects the current society's awareness and attention to the sports industry. Although the development prospects of the sports industry are good, at present, it is still not comparable to some traditional industries. This has also led to certain limitations in the treatment of professional players.
Of course, we can't solve this problem by simply raising players' salaries. More input and attention is needed to promote the development of the basketball industry as a whole. Including improving the quality of youth training, strengthening grassroots sports construction, promoting basketball culture and other aspects of work, so as to improve the overall quality and competitiveness of players, and attract more capital into this market.
In short, Mr. Su Qun's view reminds us that the development of professional basketball requires the common attention and efforts of the whole society. Only through multi-faceted investment and improvement can more outstanding players stand out, attract more young people to join the basketball career, and promote the development and progress of Chinese basketball.