I’m realistic. And realistically, I’m not that type of player that earns that type of money any more. So I’d be willing to take a little cut to get a couple of extra years.
Meaning of the quote
Brett Hull, a famous American athlete, is saying that he is realistic about his abilities and earnings. He knows that he is no longer the kind of player who can earn a lot of money, so he is willing to take a smaller salary in order to play for a few more years. He is willing to accept a "little cut" in his pay to have the chance to continue playing the sport he loves.
About Brett Hull
Brett Hull, a Canadian-American former ice hockey player and general manager, is best known for his prolific goal-scoring ability. He played for several NHL teams, including the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings, and is considered one of the greatest snipers in hockey history. Hull won two Stanley Cups and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
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