“Have you seen a white guy in the NBA that’s not an a**hole?!” – Kevin Love had BIZARRE advice for Cavs teammate
Kevin Love's Unusual Advice to Cavs Teammate
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Heat's forward Kevin Love (Via David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
Dean Wade learned a valuable lesson from Kevin Love when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019: White players in the NBA have to be A-holes. That’s what Love told Wade during his first practice with the team, according to Wade himself. The former Kansas State star shared the story on a podcast hosted by ex-NBA player Evan Turner and Warriors forward Andre Iguodala.
“Have you seen a white guy in the NBA that’s not an A-hole?!” Love asked Wade, who was taken aback by the question. Love then explained that white players have to play with an edge and a swagger to survive in a league where they are a minority. He said that white players have to show up every night and not let anyone push them around.
Wade said he took Love’s advice to heart and tried to emulate his attitude on the court. He said that Love was a great teammate and a role model for him. He also said that Love was not really an A-hole, but rather a fierce competitor and a leader who wanted to win.
Love’s words may sound harsh or insensitive to some, but they also reflect the reality of being a white player in the NBA. According to a report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, only 17.4 percent of the league was white as of 2022. The percentage of white players in the NBA has varied over the past few seasons as players come and go from the league.
Is Kevin Love’s incredible career coming to a close?
After 16 seasons in the league, Kevin Love has seen it all. He’s been an All-Star, a champion, an Olympian, and a FIBA World Cup winner. Now, he’s looking for a fresh start with the Miami Heat, who signed him for the rest of the season following his buyout from the Cleveland Cavaliers. But is this move a last-ditch effort to salvage his career or a clever move to extend it?
Love has a lot to gain from joining the Heat, who are in the hunt for another title in the East. He can provide them with a skilled and experienced big man who can space the floor and crash the boards. Love also has a lot to lose from joining the Heat, who have high expectations and standards for their players. He is 34 years old and has battled injuries and fitness issues for most of his career.
He had his worst season ever with the Cavs, averaging 8.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 38.9% shooting in 62 games. He also faces tough competition for playing time in Miami, where he will have to share minutes with Bam Adebayo.
Ultimately, Love’s move to the Miami Heat may be his final shot at proving himself in the NBA. Whether Love’s career is over or not will depend on if the Heat or any other team feels he’s valuable enough as a veteran presence in the locker room and an option off the bench to carry on the roster.
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