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Kevin Love has some athleticism after all (video)
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Kevin Love puts down a muffed oop intended for Corey Brewer.
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  • chowell18 chowell18
    +2

    Right place at the right time... Good putback on the missed alley-oop.

    Not sure the Wolves will still feel "Love" after 3-4 seasons or if they'll regret trading Mayo, but for now he looks like a solid pick.

    Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
    +2

    He has a great basketball IQ. I think he will turn out to be a solid pick for years to come.

    Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • AJ Vaynerchuk AJ Vaynerchuk
    +1

    Love is going to be a very good pro.  Minnesota is in a tough spot though because as mentioned above, I see Mayo turning out to be a very good pro as well.

     I wonder if it was a win/win situation or a lose/lose?

    Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    I think he is one of the frosh that has no upside. What you see is what you get now (and in years to come). On the other hand I think he is ready for the NBA right now and will be a solid player for quite sometimes. Not a superstar, but a solid player.

    AEM

    Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
    +1

    OK, we are all giving our opinion. I will go a little bit more in depth with mine.

    1. AS I said, Basketball IQ is out the roof.
    2. His rebound is better than average right now. Will grow but will never be the best.
    3. Can be a team leader and clutch.
    4. Should never be a distraction or a negative.
    5. Is thick not fragile and should play for many years.
    6. Has nice hands around the basket.
    7. Should get a solid 10-20 point 8-12 rebound and get a few assists, steels, and blocks.  

    Is he the next Larry bird? No. Is he a bust? NOOOO. He was a very solid pick. Not many players today are students of the game. Most players know their own game, and do not know the team game very well at all.

    Posted 7/19/2008 respond (flag)
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