Draft Diary: Kevin Love
Kevin might have a promise at #8, but he thinks he looks pretty good in a Bulls uni, too.
Kevin Love has great hands for a power forward. This is mostly why the Pac-10 Player of the Year is a to-be top-10 pick in Thursday’s draft. So we here at SLAMonline are doing our best to try to ruin those hands a couple of days before the draft. Or at least give him carpal tunnel.
Love, a former SLAM diarist, will be pounding at the keyboard throughout his draft experience — before, during and after — and we’ll be posting it on SLAMonline.com.
Here’s to hoping he calls his computer the Love Machine. — SLAM
by Kevin Love
I traveled from LA with my brother and dad. Got in (to New York) yesterday. I really didn’t have to do too much other than have a little meeting with my agent. This morning I had to wake up early, put a suit on and went over to the Stock Exchange to ring the bell over there.
I’ve run into some guys from the AAU circuit or from Elite 24 also from over the course of the season this year. I ran into Anthony Randolph, DeAndre Jordan, Kosta Koufos, the Alexis Ajinca from France — all the top big men really. I didn’t really work out with too many guards. I was really with all the top big men, except for Brook Lopez who opted to work out alone. I’ve actually worked out for teams Q through A. Every time you get a chance to nap or get off your feet you have to take advantage of it. I’ve worked out for Seattle, Minnesota, Miami, Memphis, New York, LA and Milwaukee. I got a pretty good indication from Milwaukee or Charlotte that if I got there they would highly consider taking me. So I figure work out for the teams below that, and after that, I just sit back and whatever happens happens.
I’ve seen Gunnin’ for that #1 Spot, only once though. I don’t think I could take it anymore after the first time because, as you can imagine, you see yourself on tape all the time with your college coaches. And you know your story and you know everyone else’s stories because you develop a relationship with those players over the years. But I guess it’s pretty appealing to everyone else because you see all the different players coming from different backgrounds going towards the same goal. We’re going to a viewing of (Gunning) tomorrow night.
Most people will talk about (the money), but seeing the people that come around you and ask you for stuff, it’s crazy. You think that it won’t happen to you but it does. People will come out of nowhere and ask you for stuff, it’s amazing.”
41 Responses to “Draft Diary: Kevin Love”
Jun.25 at 12:37 am
Dacre says:
first?
Jun.25 at 12:38 am
Dacre says:
Awesome. THATS a first.
In any event: About this thread. I think BIG LOVE is going to be one heck of an NBA player….
Jun.25 at 12:53 am
Dacre says:
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Jun.25 at 12:57 am
Reggie Evans says:
Brand-Love on the Clippers? That would be schweet.
Jun.25 at 2:39 am
tenorca says:
Do you realize that Kevin Love will have the best Old Man Game in the L in twelve years? I’m excited.
Jun.25 at 3:16 am
Hursty says:
@ tenorca- cos Tim Duncan will be retired?
Jun.25 at 4:38 am
Russ Bengtson says:
Hey Kevin, good stuff. Can you buy me a Lamborghini?
Jun.25 at 5:20 am
Hursty says:
Do you ever sleep Russ? damn….
Jun.25 at 5:28 am
Hursty says:
How can you work out for teams Q through A? I get that its an expression but shouldnt it be, like A through W? As in Atlanta to Washington and everyone inbetween? Fu*k it, I’m probably just jealous that I’m not 6′9, 250+ pounds and about to make millions of dollars in the next few days….. but thats ok, I spose.
Jun.25 at 6:59 am
Hursty says:
I’m liking the header too. Not sure if its new though.
Jun.25 at 8:06 am
TADOne says:
Get used to Memphis BBQ, Kevin.
Jun.25 at 9:42 am
Atown says:
He said he worked out for many times, including LA. I’m assuming that was the Clippers, but can anyone imagine how sick Dude could be in the Triangle with the real LA team??? the way he passes and shoots, he’d be so money off the bench w/ that second unit…not gonna happen, but a man can dream
Jun.25 at 9:43 am
Mo Charlo says:
Big Love would be awesome in Memphis. I think it’s just his style.
Jun.25 at 12:04 pm
Vince says:
Love would be a very solid choice in Charlotte should they draft him. His superior out-letting skills would allow G-Force and J-Rich to run the floor. I like it.
Jun.25 at 1:11 pm
BETCATS says:
He will look great in that orange. I want either him or Darrel Arthur. I dont need any of the Brooks (Lopez or Hogan), but thanks for trying ladies.
Jun.25 at 1:16 pm
ciolkstar says:
Kev Love looks like a 6-9 version of me (without glasses) on that PUNKS cover. The greatest outlet passer of all time!
Jun.25 at 1:20 pm
BETCATS says:
no i think that goes to some guy on the bullets. What was his name……..Wes Unseld
Jun.25 at 1:21 pm
ciolkstar says:
I bet he’s praying he doesn’t wind up in Milluakee. That city is kinda wack and the team is even worse. As far as “best old man game in the L in 12 years” Won’t he be an “old man” in 12 years?
Jun.25 at 1:21 pm
ciolkstar says:
it was a joke BET
Jun.25 at 1:22 pm
ciolkstar says:
Who’s the other kid on that cover? Anyone know?
Jun.25 at 1:29 pm
BETCATS says:
Milwalkintheparkeeee kills peoples careers. And i think that is Kyle Singler
Jun.25 at 1:40 pm
aaron says:
where is the movie playing? what times? is it one day only? i’m in LA so I know its out here. I heard the magic johnson in crenshaw but i need times and to know if its just friday or multiple days!!!!
Jun.25 at 1:58 pm
Jukai says:
That is Duke’s Kyle Singler, Ciolkstar. In High School, they were prep school rivals.
Jun.25 at 2:28 pm
aaron says:
Ok let’s talk about NBA comparisons. Love reminds me of believe it or not Carlos Boozer but he has a better J and is a better passer. I remember watching Boozer in college and it struck me that he scored mainly using his position and eating off the guards penetration. I watched some K. Love highlights and the way he uses his body to seal opponets reminded me of the Booze. Physically Boozer may be faster and he might jumper higher but he’s no high flier either and I doubt that he’s stronger(at least rookie season Boozer) So I think Love will be really good in the league. Given what the bulls want/need with the type of player/person they are looking for I’d say that Love would be a perfect fit. Not that they should draft him number 1 but trade down to three or with memphis to snatch him up. Also i’m not saying he’s the best prospect in the draft or better then Rose or Beasley just that he’ll be good in the pros and I think he’d fit in nicely in Chicago.
Jun.25 at 4:36 pm
Diesel says:
Love over Lopez fo sho. Lopez choosing to work out alone sounds like he’s scared to show that he’d get pushed around when it came to matching up with any decent sized, above average center.
Jun.25 at 6:41 pm
Blinguo says:
Its all over when Jay Bilas attempts to be cool like big Shaq or something and calls Kevin Love, K-Lo in the worst nicknaming in the NBA today. Then Josh Smith gets his “Penny Hardaway revenge,” except forreal and in the best time and place possible. Jay Bilas, tell em, is that a Dookie Face?
Jun.25 at 7:10 pm
BETCATS says:
^^^ Blinguo, that made no sence whatsoever.
Jun.25 at 7:39 pm
DP says:
Hey BET, I would like a word with you.
Jun.25 at 7:43 pm
DP says:
Love or D.J. should have the rookie diary.
Jun.25 at 8:00 pm
BETCATS says:
have a word DP
Jun.25 at 8:03 pm
BETCATS says:
well DP do you want to say something or not?
Jun.25 at 8:03 pm
DP says:
lol. funny. you are that BET. so…are you a part of the team or what? I don’t want this post to sound rude but I sent you like three e-mails to join the squad. I just wanted some feedback homey. I greatly appreciate it. you still got the 5-man? now you can have a word BET.
Jun.25 at 8:04 pm
DP says:
I’m here. never left. can’t stop me. even if they stopped me.
Jun.25 at 8:07 pm
BETCATS says:
well DP, i got my site back and it meant a lot to me. So i wrote a new post on their explaing it all; but when i get time i will make a blog account thingy and join you guys. It may take a little while, but the Cats Meow is back and that is my home. I sent an email to Hursty annoucing this.
Jun.25 at 8:17 pm
DP says:
can’t say I’m not upset but I understand, that is yo site. maybe I could write some guest post for Cats Meow in the future.
Jun.25 at 8:44 pm
BETCATS says:
of course, my site is your site. If you ever want to get in, let me know.
Jun.25 at 8:59 pm
BETCATS says:
so is it all good DP
Jun.25 at 9:56 pm
DP says:
betty crocker good, BET. now that’s some debbie cake sh*t good. just e-mail me whenever you need me drop by on your site. I’ll be weezy, you be jay-z. f*cking classic.
Jun.25 at 10:12 pm
BETCATS says:
anytime man. you need the password ill hook you up via email. But i dont want everbody on the Hibiachi site mad so you need to still post their too.
Jun.25 at 10:46 pm
DP says:
don’t worry about that. I can handle Cats meow, Hibachi 2.0, and my site: Heavy as Heaven. They should have a t.v. show for people of our type. Like MTV’s True Life. It would be something like TRUE LIFE: I’M F*CKING AMAZING. but yeah hit me up with the password on the e-mail BET.
Jun.25 at 10:50 pm
BETCATS says:
alright, tommorow i will brief you on your duty to the kitty kitty meow meow (the inside name for it)