Kevin Love is in an interesting situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was traded here, and depending on who you ask, his experience as a Cavalier hasn’t been the best. He struggled early in the season, has had issues with LeBron, and he is a free agent. Problem is the Cavaliers are in the NBA Finals, and he could win an NBA ring. Milwaukee Bucks Forward Jaredy Dudley had something to say about the situation. Dudley has talked about other situations in the NBA, as well, including Kobe Bryant and people not wanting to play with him, and Carmelo Anthony being the most overrated player in the NBA. Dudley likes to talk.
According to Colin Cowherd, Dudley spoke on the Love free agency situation:
“As players, we already know. We know that Kevin Love, his numbers are deflated to a fault. We understand when you play on a bad team and getting your guys. You heard J.J. Barea make certain comments about it.
I would say this: If you leave LeBron, there’s something’s wrong.
LeBron is the most unselfish superstar we have. You see they’re winning. You’re in the Eastern Conference.
You’re going to turn down an extra $25 million to go to L.A. because of the sun? I mean, we all love the sun. But you can buy some sun over there or a house over there and have all the sun you want.
At the end of the day, it would validate it.
I mean, you’re leaving a winner. Cleveland has the best facilities. I mean, you can go on how good it is there.
I can understand you might want your own identity. But, to be honest with you, man, he’s got to prove, hey, win one or two then opt out.”
As much as Jared Dudley doesn’t accept or understand why anyone would want to leave LeBron and he has a right to do so, Love has every right to leave. If he wants to join the Lakers because of his ties to UCLA, and the LA area, and the sun and the money, it’s a good enough atmosphere to want to play for Kobe Bryant. Who knows, maybe Russell Westbrook will go there soon?
