I'm not sure that an athlete is prepared to be a role model. He has a lot of attention paid to him that he shouldn't have, and then the athletes tend to think of themselves as better than they are.
Interpretation
Athletes may not be ready to handle the role of a role model due to the undue attention they receive.
Bobby Knight's quote reflects on the complexities of athlete celebrity and the expectations placed upon them as role models. He suggests that the extreme attention given to athletes can distort their self-perception, leading them to potentially overestimate their own significance and influence. This raises questions about the appropriateness of defining athletes as role models when their professional achievements may not necessarily correlate with character or moral leadership.
In practice
Use this quote in a discussion about athlete responsibilities in schools.
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