I don't think it is "even" comp that causes it. And best comps are such a minor fraction of this game, they should not be important when trying to develop the game.
You cannot get Superstar+ potential 18 year olds on the tl for $1k. In fact there are only 32 superstar+ potential 18 year olds available for less than $100k. I get your point, but I think you were overstating things a bit.
Once I scored a basket that still makes me laugh.