Jalen Hurts, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kylian Mbappé—these names command contracts worth hundreds of millions. But in a world of tight salary caps, are these mega-deals a masterstroke or a massive mistake?

On this episode of Draft Day Diaries, we tackle the $200 million question that front offices grapple with every season. We go beyond the stats to analyze the true value of a superstar, breaking down the complex realities of the salary cap, the incredible PR and marketing power these players wield, and the high-stakes gamble between risk and reward. Is betting the franchise's future on one player a path to a championship or a recipe for disaster?

Tune in to Draft Day Diaries as we dissect the business behind the big money in sports.

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