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Clearly, fans expect a baseline level of dedication from all professional athletes, and the fact that players like Williamson are held in particularly low regard only serves to generate discontent. The widespread perception is that the players of today are not living up to their potential, leading to the alarming thought that a labor strike may be on the horizon if the current trends continue.

The Threat of a Potential Strike

The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) runs until 2030, which may seem a long way off. However, the tides of public opinion, as influenced by declining television ratings and what is perceived as a lack of commitment from players, could incite tensions between owners and players long before that date.