I used to think pro sports salaries were insane, but I'm not so sure anymore. Compare it to drug dealing-there are millions of dollars to be made, but if you take an honest look at what happens, the overwhelming majority of those involved in dealing illegal drugs make squat. They all want to make it to the top, but only a very few will. Same thing in pro sports. Those at the top are making not only their own salary, but the salary of all the wannabes that never make it. The worst firefighter in the country still makes a living wage, so there's not as much for the best.