For two years, Kevin Love has been under the microscope in Cleveland, but his disappearance during these NBA Finals should tell us all we need to know about his future as a Cavalier.
Love is putting together a measly 8.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 29.0 minutes against the Golden State Warriors, converting at rates of just 37.1 percent from the field and 28.6 percent beyond the arc.
His lack of aggressiveness has trickled down from the offensive end into his rebounding and overall performance. A concussion suffered in Game 2 hasn't helped matters, but also can't be used to hide his poor showings beforehand, either. The Warriors' ability to go small and fast creates a poor matchup for Love, but the issues have run far deeper than that.
Love hasn't just taken a backseat to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving; he's barely clinging to the bumper.
If The Shoe Doesn't Fit...
Everyone has an opinion on why Love floats from periods of greatness to those of invisibility.
His usage in the offense has drifted between that of his glory days with the Minnesota Timberwol ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz
Cleveland Cavaliers Already Have the Answer to Their Kevin Love Problem
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