NBA free agency started with a bang Saturday when the Golden State Warriors signed star point guard and internet gawd Steph Curry to the richest contract in NBA history — $201 million over five years.
The deal spawned many reactions. There was sheer awe. There was number-crunching. There were comparisons (albeit specious ones) to what else could have been funded by that massive sum.
But here's another reaction that shouldn't be overshadowed: Inspiration.
And no, not just inspiration for those who dream of being Uncle Scrooge-level rich one day. Rather, Curry's mega-deal includes a healthy dose of inspiration for those who dream of achieving true greatness — be it in sports, music, academics, or any other endeavor — but for whom that greatness right now seems discouragingly far away. Read more...
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