Kevin Love and what he thinks of the Celtics

[Monkhouse]

On meeting with Rondo at Fenway Park: “Like he said, it was all of 38 seconds or whatever the number he put on there. I saw him over the summer a couple times and said hello, but it was just in passing. He’s been great. I thought he was going to be out a little more with his hand, but he’s been able to come back and make a big presence known.

Was he surprised the trip to Boston got so much attention? “Oh sure. It’s the world we live in now though, stuff like that can happen. The fact is, my agent is a big Red Sox fan. We had been planning on that trip a long time to check out, not only the city, but a Red Sox game. We had a great time and we plan on coming back.”

Did he seriously considering joining the Celtics? “I don’t know. It’s tough because I wasn’t a free agent last summer. [I have the] potential to be a free agent this summer or next. It’s one of those things. It’s a tremendous city. People love it here. Basketball and sports in general are huge here."

On rumors he's considering opting out of his contract to join the Lakers next summer: “Going to the Lakers, no. I don’t know where someone got that.” 

On what he thinks of the Celtics rebuild thus far: “I think Brad Stevens is an awesome coach. He has guys on this team that are talented. I like [Kelly] Olynyk’s game, [Jared] Sullinger, Jeff Green, I’ve always been a big fan of Rondo as well. They have good guy
on this team and they are going to be able to figure it out as they accumulate more talent. Like I said, I’m a big fan of Brad Stevens and what they do here, plus they have a great fanbase.”

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[D.o.s.]

Yeah I'm sure Kevin Love has no idea where the Lakers rumors came from. 

[Clench123]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

[Endless Paradise]

He was planning on going to whichever team looked like it could field a contender, whether that would have been Boston, Golden State, or as it turned out, Cleveland.

[indeedproceed]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

Exactly!! And how come all the hot girls always go out with jerks?!

[Fred Roberts]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing.

Seems to me he was open to Boston, but he wasn't a free agent so it was out of his control. Plus, at that time, the LeBron in Cleveland option didn't exist. Boston had a cup of coffee as the most likely trade destination for Love. It's not really his fault it didn't happen and I'm sure he's happy the way it's turned out.

He gets to play a side role in the LeBron coming home saga.

He'll be in Boston in less than a year (wink!)

[clover]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing.

Seems to me he was open to Boston, but he wasn't a free agent so it was out of his control. Plus, at that time, the LeBron in Cleveland option didn't exist. Boston had a cup of coffee as the most likely trade destination for Love. It's not really his fault it didn't happen and I'm sure he's happy the way it's turned out.

He gets to play a side role in the LeBron coming home saga.

He'll be in Boston in less than a year (wink!)

He could have made it known he wouldn't re-sign with anyone but the C's if that's what he really wanted, but I don't think it was in any way clear at that time that Cleveland would be the high bidder anyway.

[GreenWarrior]

I still think the T-wolves had told him to go visit Boston because they were all but set to trade him here.

[Surferdad]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing.

Why?  Kevin Love owes you nothing. Boston was a possibility via trade so he came and visited.  So what?

Beyond that, I sort of guessed he wouldn't end up in Boston. It's important to make your own interpretation of the situation rather than expect the player or the agent to spoon-feed you the real answer. They have to hold their cards close to the chest. 

[D.o.s.]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

Exactly!! And how come all the hot girls always go out with jerks?!

LIFE IS SO UNFAIR

[KGs Knee]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

Exactly!! And how come all the hot girls always go out with jerks?!

So according to this theory you must be swimming in hot girls. 

[rondohondo]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

Exactly!! And how come all the hot girls always go out with jerks?!

So according to this theory you must be swimming in hot girls. 

[SHAQATTACK]

He shoudn't have done that to us if he wasn't planning to come to Boston (which part of me still doubt).  He should've refuted the rumors at the time instead of making us guess and getting our hopes up for nothing. 

Exactly!! And how come all the hot girls always go out with jerks?!

Love is just a big tease .


Remember what Nazareth said.   "LOVE HURTS"

 

[Rosco917]

i think he was serious. I think he really enjoyed the city of Boston.
He is still listed as a free agent now.
I thought he signed long term with them.
You never know...