The Red Viper
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I think Loves low value has less to do with him and more to do with the white flag situation in the NBA right now. So many teams know they have zero shot against GS, that a guy like Love, who I think would normally be a piece that many teams trying to contend would go for, becomes less coveted around the league. Teams are no longer considering how to win over the next few years, they are looking at youth for the future, creating favorable financial situations, selling tickets, etc. I think his low value is a direct result of a league where 99% of the teams have very little interest in trading to try and improve their team in the short run.
Yeah, I get some of that.
I get what Ainge is trying to do with Boston. No idea why he passed on Fultz though.
Same with the likes of Philly, Phoenix and all. But what about teams like Detroit, Charlotte, Orlando etc who are neither here nor there? Its been ages since Orlando have been to playoffs, Detroit and Charlotte are yo-yo teams in terms of being play-offs. Surely they could establish their playoffs position by adding someone like Love?
Or take someone like Dallas, Portland and Denver. They have some solid pieces. Whats the point of keeping them and not try for an All-Star who can give them a better push?
I understand why a team like us or Spurs or Houston may not be overtly sold on Love because we have to think about ways to defeat the Warriors and then there are teams like Philly, Phoenix, Sacramento etc who have started their re-building process. But the other teams?
I hope this motivates Love and he works even harder to become a better player. He improved a lot last season and I still feel there is scope for improvement.