This is actually a very interesting point. I think what this points out is that society thinks an athlete who is good at throwing a ball earns their money more

This is actually a very interesting point. I think what this points out is that society thinks an athlete who is good at throwing a ball earns their money more than a tech executive, and honestly I'm not sure I disagree. One gets to where they are with extreme practice, talent, dedication, and typically a generous portion of privilege while growing up. The other (tech execs) often get where they are by lying, cheating, manipulating, and with nepotism.