[washingtonismoney]

Do they downplay this in sports circles?

It has been my impression that people rely upon this more in sports circles than in real life. On the other hand, I suspect my real life is an outlier.

Fans do, I think (which is what I meant originally but didn't make clear) -- they would like to think that other, softer factors (i.e. loyalty to them) should keep players and coaches sticking around. Sometimes that happens but usually not, of course.

[washingtonismoney]

Do they downplay this in sports circles?

It has been my impression that people rely upon this more in sports circles than in real life. On the other hand, I suspect my real life is an outlier.

Fans do, I think (which is what I meant originally but didn't make clear) -- they would like to think that other, softer factors (i.e. loyalty to them) should keep players and coaches sticking around. Sometimes that happens but usually not, of course.