Kevin Love - Miami Ground Machine

[Cassity14]

15th in the NBA, a -0.1 Rebounding differential. So about as average as average gets.

Defensive rebounding specifically, we are a +1.3. Which is still pretty much average.

This is another area of LeBron's game that "chill mode" totally obliterates. His defensive rebounding is incredible in the postseason.

 

[BimboColesHair]

View: https://twitter.com/twithersAP/status/838784435512291329

Just to add...here's a longer video with a bit of a better view

 

[Kbiz]

"K-Love, if you're listening, help!"

 

[Lee]

Just to add...here's a longer video with a bit of a better view

Who is that in the video with Love helping him?

 

[K1rieIrving>AllOtherPG's]

Who is that in the video with Love helping him?

I Think that's James Posey

 

[Lee]

I Think that's James Posey

Looked like a recent player the way he moved and all, older ex players (10+ years removed) still can coach but you can tell father time is catching up quickly.

 

[Goldin Brown]

That's James Posey.

 

[priceFTW]

Look at the impact Love's defensive rebounding makes on defense.

1466 minutes on court: Cavs' DRtg: 106.3
1530 minutes off court: Cavs' DRtg: 113.5

 

[Rich]

Look at the impact Love's defensive rebounding makes on defense.

1466 minutes on court: Cavs' DRtg: 106.3
1530 minutes off court: Cavs' DRtg: 113.5

We go from "not good" to "god awful."

 

[BimboColesHair]

James Posey...pride of Twinsburg, Ohio.

 

[Simmy]

It kind of feels good to realize that the Cavs miss Kevin Love. In the past, I'd know we'd be at a disadvantage sans LBJ and Kyrie on any given night but Love missing a game here and there never really felt like that much of a loss.

But, to his credit this season, his presence is missing from the Cavs' offense and - dare I say it - even on the defensive end. Love had spells of elite inside and outside defense during the course of this season and showed flashes of promise towards a consistent 'Game 7 VS Curry' defensive level of effort.

His presence on the glass is costing the team and forcing Tristan to carry a far greater load - that is, setting the box out and grabbing the board without much help. They're also missing that inside/outside floor stretching big man when running dribble penetration sets.

I'm sure it's going to be monumentally refreshing when he's back on the court again.

 

[Derek]

It kind of feels good to realize that the Cavs miss Kevin Love. In the past, I'd know we'd be at a disadvantage sans LBJ and Kyrie on any given night but Love missing a game here and there never really felt like that much of a loss.

But, to his credit this season, his presence is missing from the Cavs' offense and - dare I say it - even on the defensive end. Love had spells of elite inside and outside defense during the course of this season and showed flashes of promise towards a consistent 'Game 7 VS Curry' defensive level of effort.

His presence on the glass is costing the team and forcing Tristan to carry a far greater load - that is, setting the box out and grabbing the board without much help. They're also missing that inside/outside floor stretching big man when running dribble penetration sets.

I'm sure it's going to be monumentally refreshing when he's back on the court again.

But I was just told 2 weeks ago that Kevin Love didn't make an impact on this team because we were no worse rebounding, and better offensively

 

[LeShaq]

Love joining broadcast tonight in the 2nd quarter.

Working his "Most Interesting Man In The World" turtleneck game tonight.

Sounds very upbeat.

 

[InBoobieWeTrust]

Goodness do we sorely miss Kevin Love.

20/10. Efficient.Floor spacing. And has been a good defender this year.

 

[wuck]

Did Love comment on when approximately he'll be back?