walterpeck1 t1_j9u45oe wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Reply to comment by superworking in 'LIV has to get stronger - or it will disappear' by rejs7

>Isn't that how most sports are though

No.

superworking t1_j9u5vdl wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Okay which other sports are players paid based on their weekly results?

walterpeck1 t1_j9u6u5r wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Most pro sports pay bonuses based on specific results per game or over the course of a season or for receiving specific awards.

Beyond bonuses (because I'm sure you're going to say that's not the same thing) it's less that they get paid for weekly results, and more that their weekly results ensure they stay hired and therefore paid. So their weekly results matter.

superworking t1_j9u7ica wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:23 PM

NFL is moving towards more players getting guaranteed contracts. NHL already has guaranteed contracts up to 8 years in length and next to no performance bonuses. Similar with the NBA. So this is just more of an example of yes sports are moving in that direction with some already there.
LIV also isn't likely going to be dishing out 5+ year contracts to everyone. A lot of the initial deals are based on the risk that the league fails.

EatSleepJeep t1_j9uoaet wrote on February 24, 2023 at 6:09 PM

All of the individual entry sports with traveling venues: golf, tennis, all forms of motorsport racing, horse racing, etc

superworking t1_j9uqdma wrote on February 24, 2023 at 6:22 PM

motorsport racing like Danny Ric that had to be paid for the remainder of his contract despite being absolutely atrocious and the team not wanting to have him take up a seat? Seems like just another sport where deals are being more guaranteed and longer with less performance bonuses required.