He is a multi-millionaire and owns a very nice house, complete with indoor basketball course.

I am a forum fanatic and have joined forums based on my passions because I simply love to talk about them with other people that share the same passion (basketball, health, cars).

Oh man you guys are talking about basketball thought you were talking about real sports like badminton or womens beach volleyball :mrgreen:

My HOA wants to build a basketball court next to my house.

(and in many instances that is true) and the kid thinks for a split second and responds that they want to be a firefighter or basketball player.

It is something you find emotionally fulfilling, something you have potential for (I find basketball emotionally fulfilling, but the Bulls and I agree- I have no potential for it), something you may have always wanted, or been longing for for a very long time, something you feel utilizes your God-given talents completely, and something that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others for the better.The second is knowing where you're going.

Is it fair for a baseball player or a basketball player to make millions dollars per year, for playing a sport, while there are people working 60-80 week fixing houses that are only earning 100K (if they are lucky)?

Used to play basketball 2 to 3 times a week, baseball on the weekends and golf when ever I could.

Most of the "storied " programs want no part of playing in Provo- basketball or football.This isn't the HUGE agreement I was referring to.

I for one would say the ability to get a job or a low crime rate is FAR more important than how many games the local basketball team has won.