Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86675 posts
Tue Jun-21-16 12:42 PM
31. "This is patently false." In response to In response to 28 Tue Jun-21-16 12:43 PM by Frank Longo
>Love was viewed >as a hindrance on the Cavs for much of this season and >especially during the playoffs.
He's still viewed by some as a disappointment thanks to his Minnesota numbers, but dude was definitely productive during the season and his 3-point shooting was a big part of their sweep through the East in the playoffs. Everyone took notice if they were looking. If he had a bad game here or there, then yes, the reactionary riff-raff would go, "This is what I'm talking about!" But Cleveland was as terrific as they were all year long in large part because of Love and what he brings to the offense.
> So much so that Richard >Jefferson was getting playing time during big moments....The >trade talk surrounding Love became deafening.....
During the Finals, this is true, because Kyrie and Love together have had defensive struggles-- but no one should be surprised when fans have a reactionary response to a few bad games. (Even I was busting out the old "could've had Wiggins!" meme, but that's just cuz I'm a big fan of Wiggins.)
>But unlike others I don't think Love struggles are because he >was some overrated player who thrived on a losing team.... He >needs to be on a team where he will get HIS touches and get >into HIS spots....
I really disagree. I think he's an ideal third guy on a great team. He's not a #1 option on a great team.
>But it's really a no brainer. U trade Love to get more parts, >save more money and build up that lackluster bench....
If it's a no-brainer, they'll do it. But since they won't, it mustn't be a no-brainer then.