If I can't play for big money, I play for a little money. And if I can't play for a little money, I stay in bed that day.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
For me, the money isn't a big issue. I'm at the end of my career and I'm just happy to play.
It's hard not to chase the money. You sit at home when guys are out playing for a $6 million purse, and you know you're going to drop back on the money list, so you end up playing when you don't really want to.
The money is nice, but I am not in this game for the money.
I played professional level sports. When you're playing for money, it's a whole other level.
Now that I'm gettin' old enough to get some money, I'd like to have some money. I don't get much made, I need to conquer a big chunk of money. Not quit playin' but quit playin' so hard.
Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing.
Once I'm at the arena with the guys in the dressing room, and in the bus, and on the plane, I'm a player. And I sit in the back with the players and I play cards and try to take their money.
After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts.
Money isn't something I play for. I want to compete. I want to win.
It is not about money. It is about how you treat the player.