I don't see it as weird at all. Some people, like me, measure on results.
Have you ever been in Sales?
"I almost sold 10 cars today" - yeah, but Wilson sold 1 - so he's on the top of the leaderboard - not you.
Yes, all sports are "entertainment", and the Canucks have been entertaining plenty of times, but for me now at my age, "you're either first or you're last!". (apologies to Breakfast Club fans).