@superjohn I dont know if you saw the video of Tre'davious White choking up about his new contract extension, but this is partially what you mean when you were talking about asking these kids to give up playing major college sports. White wasn't going to be a second rounder until he played very well in his final year as LSU, and because he was able to play, he created generational wealth for his family.
This is what you're asking of these athletes in many cases. It's not just for our entertainment, not playing could permanently take away the opportunity to do that for so many athletes. Even someone like Bouknight needs this season to boost his stock into the lottery, which is much better than being a late first or second rounder. You never see anyone on the lockdown side talk about the economic impact of anything.