What is an athlete and what role do they play in our society?

Question

I just want to know why athletes get payed more money than people who really deserve it, like docters andd teachers.

But here's my question: What role does an athlete play in our society? What is their function? What contributions do they make to society as a whole?

Answer 1

ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINERS MAKE MORE THEN MOST BECAUSE PEOPLE WILL THROW THEIR MONEY AT UM