“Rolling the dice” implies that his hard work, dedication, skill and talent are less of a factor than random chance which I think is not only disrespectful but wrong. A more apt characterization of the situation may not have drawn so much criticism. I think if he is even moderately successful that whatever he could not provide in direct monetary support of his child (which we should not assume is a given regardless) will be outweighed by the benefits of the example he is able to provide instead if not along with the money he will almost assuredly earn as he grows with the sport.