The reality is that top players can make more from streaming/content than playing. To take your Doublelift example he has been full time streaming for 2 years but is coming back to LCS this year. He's taking a massive paycut by playing LCS vs. full time streaming/content.
These inflated pro salaries are good for the lower tier players who don't have the entertainer personality
These inflated pro salaries are good for the lower tier players who don't have the entertainer personality