Kobe Bryant offered over some of his revenue to help others get through the hardship. “Kobe has volunteered to do that in the event others need, he and others are prepared to loan money if necessary,” Hunter said. Further, he added that fans should be on the players’ side because Hunter thinks fans should side with the players because “we have some of the same issues now that so many individuals in this country experience. Of course, the difference is the pay scale. But the system we operate under is pay for performance. These players are the widgets. They’re replaceable. They face competition for their jobs. They do endure injuries, their bodies take a toll. The back end of some of their lives will be difficult.”
