They get paid more for good performance but they don't get paid less for bad performance. Athlete contracts on the other hand are fixed. If the athlete does we

They get paid more for good performance but they don't get paid less for bad performance. Athlete contracts on the other hand are fixed. If the athlete does well the team organization gains the benefit. If the athlete does poorly the athlete may be fired or transferred. And there is no gold parachute when they are cut. So I don't recognize the similarities between CEO and pro athlete compensation at all.