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While there remains passionate fan support for all professional sports, the prevailing sentiment echoes a desire for a return to authentic competition. Whether through re-evaluating league policies or encouraging players to embrace the role of competitors first and entertainers second, the pathway forward must prioritize competition as the central tenet of sports. As sporting excellence is celebrated, the need for athletes to understand their role in the excitement and narrative of sports cannot be overstated. Reclaiming this spirit may help bridge the current divide between players and fans, restoring a sense of pride in what it means to truly compete.