It’s no secret that professional athletics is a booming business. The average worth of the 50 most valuable teams is $3.4 billion (as of May 2021). The top three teams — the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and New York Nicks — are each valued at more than $5 billion! As the value of professional sports teams continues to rise, there has been an increased emphasis on the well-being of the teams’ most valuable assets — their players.