IFWT_Kevin Love

As expected Kevin Love opted out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers but that did not mean he was ready to flee.  There were reports about him possibly meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers but Love ultimately decided to return to the Cavs.

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Kevin Love will accept a five-year, $110 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Love averaged 16.4 ppg and 9.7 rpg during the 2014-15 season.  After a rough start he had finally found his way with the Cavaliers but injured his shoulder during their playoff series against the Boston Celtics and missed the rest of the postseason.

Love announced his free agency decision with a letter on the Players Tribune:

I’m going back to Cleveland.

After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, that’s when it really struck me. Sitting on the sidelines, I never wanted to play in a game more than that one. I had dreamed of playing in the NBA Finals and I just wanted to help my guys win. I couldn’t have been prouder of them as they poured their blood, sweat and tears onto the court.

Yeah, of course I’ve heard the free agency rumors. But at the end of the day, and after meeting with my teammates (it turns out pools are great meeting places) and with the front office, it was clear Cleveland was the place for me. We’re all on the same page and we’re all in. We have unfinished business and now it’s time to get back to work.

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