Forgotten Primes: Kevin Love

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[@AlexHoops]

Who do y’all want to see next for this series? 🤔

[@coopertodd28]

Drose, Brandon Roy, Blake griffin, Cwebb, Grant Hill

[@maxradtke5049]

@@coopertodd28 who forgot about d rose’s prime?

[@GoatExe-wn7qh]

2015-2017 boogie would be perfect for this series

[@NewwxNeww]

@@maxradtke5049 tbh I think rose is more known For his peak than the rest of his career

[@shaneharrington8826]

Rondo 🫡

[@jokein1227]

Would love to see a series of this

[@jovanmclean4010]

Same here

[@N1ckFort]

Especially if Rusty actually commentates

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

Me too.

[@yourmom_knowsme]

Shawn Marion, definitely the most underrated defender/athlete of the 2000s. Also a crucial part of Dallas’ championship run 🏆

[@FGPlus]

L

[@TheJustusLeague98]

Forgot ugliest jump shot but I like this idk much about Shawn Marion 🤔

[@leultrainstinct406]

Facts. As good as dirk was, people forgot how good that 2011 Dallas team was. Not cuz if super star talent, but the teamwork and how every player had a role

[@ACLA23]

Yeah he gets extremely disrespected in their 2011 they treat him like he was a jr smith

[@Checkerchamp]

I feel like Dwight Howard would be a perfect fit for this series

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

He already did a Dwight one or a whole segment about Dwight on the Magic

[@CakeCake378]

Chris bosh would also be good.

[@ixg1297]

Demarcus cousins

[@Checkerchamp]

@@VictoriesAtTheMarathon fair enough. Dwight was just the first that popped into my head and these other suggestions are good as well

[@canadabacon4]

He can finally make use of his weirdly controversial take

[@drewmeyer9679]

K. Love was a walking 25ppg 15rebs a night. He also led the league in rebs while Howard, KG, Duncan, Griffin, and Stoudemire we’re playing.

[@omarhasan03]

Speaking of, Stoudemire would be good for this series.

[@dt-lg2oc]

Before lebron came along 😭

[@xraider9091]

@@dt-lg2oc before the cavs he wasn't even the 10th seed lol

[@dt-lg2oc]

@@xraider9091 he was a good player before lebron took the ball and made him only a 3 point shooter

[@xraider9091]

@@dt-lg2oc he was a proto drummond, great stats and could get plenty of boards, his numbers looked nice but wouldn't help the wolves win though. And lebron didn't take the ball, he played with both lebron and kyrie, who did more for their teams and were easily better scoring options than Love.

[@nickdizon8907]

Deron Williams would be great for this series. In his prime, there was a legit debate who was better between him and Chris Paul

[@kevinlemon3467]

Agreed. Deron put up about 19 points and 9-10 assists for multiple years as a pretty decent rebounder for a guard. I always figured that if he wasn't in Utah he would have been appreciated far more, especially around 2010.

[@mikenike7315]

Yeah I never hear about this man

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

Bruh after he stunk up the 2018 finals LeBron Stan’s don’t want to be reminded. CP3 was better at defense and pick & roll situations. D will had more ways to score though. D will would be a good idea though.

[@daanishgupta]

Kinda feel like he doesn't deserve one. He just left his game after getting a paycheck.

[@otterboi62]

Nasty crossover

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

My man K love. He was a all star in 16 too. 20 and 10 nothing to sniff at. Made us a big 3 for a reason

[@tommartyn524]

Dude averaged 6 points and 7 rebounds on 37% in the finals. He was doo doo. Just another slow white dude

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

@@tommartyn524 that defense down the stretch though

[@ashtonwright7756]

@@thekidfromcleveland3944 Warriors blew a 3-1 lead 🤣

[@ashtonwright7756]

@@tommartyn524 🤡

[@tommartyn524]

@@thekidfromcleveland3944 “ down the stretch” aka for literally one play….. Jesus Christ. If he had played better the cavs would have never been down 3-1 in the first place. The cavs were literally statistically/ analytically better with him on the bench

[@kevinlemon3467]

I remember Kevin Love being a borderline MVP candidate during those years and having debates where people dismissed him because he shot 3's and was a big man. Dude was a beast in Minnesota before injuries got to him. As for suggestions, how about: Penny Hardaway Larry Johnson Shawn Kemp Chris Bosh Deron Williams Steve Francis Detlef Schremphf

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

Lol. I know you got those names of off my team😂😂. Detlef Schrempf had a tough my team card.

[@SeanXYL]

I so want a Chris Bosh video bro

[@derekholmes4733]

Peja Webber Bibby Jason

[@dillydilly6935]

@@derekholmes4733 imma kings fan too brother 👊

[@jakeman025]

He was never borderline MVP except for numbers. His numbers didn’t impact winning if he would’ve made the playoffs at least once then it could’ve been different.

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

I think the definition of a forgotten prime is Danny Granger. Notable names are Brandon Roy, Alonzo Mourning, and Yao Ming. This series is entertaining so far ngl.

[@seananthony7494]

Dude never gets brought up, he was the whole reason the pacers franchise got as far as they did.

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

@@seananthony7494 facts and he’s a player that was ahead of his time. Score at three levels efficiently at the three, played defense. He had a short prime simply due to injuring his right foot.

[@JonCom3dy]

Yooo Danny Granger!! Good idea!

[@bob3512]

i dont think that yao is really forgotten but other guys def

[@JonCom3dy]

@@bob3512 oh snap I just realized Yao wasn’t top 75.

[@ziggzagg8878]

Do Joe Johnson. He was probably one of the most sneaky All-stars in NBA history.

[@Dotsetc]

Iso Joe also known as Joe Cool. One of the clutchest players ever.

[@koltontaylor7089]

Along with Josh Smith they are very underrated Duo that for years in the Eastern conference where playing series tied elimination games against the people who went on to play in the NBA finals. From the Celtics to the Pistons to the cavaliers to the magic and it will be best of three best of five best of 7 series and it's always deadlocked.

[@tdbank316]

Came here to say this! Joe Johnson was such a beast in Atlanta and Brooklyn

[@Thunderalpacka223]

I remember this version of Kevin Love, I actually have been waiting for someone to acknowledge him for his time in Minnesota considering how good he played for a "fat" nba player. And "fat" meaning he was just a big ass dude like Barkley and was able to bully with very little effort in the post and in the paint.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

He took after his great family friend, the legendary Wes Unseld and a little barkely/ dirk.

[@bryanfoster326]

Yeah, loosing the “fat” was the 2nd biggest reason he saw such a massive decline with the cavs. It’s really unfortunate, I was a big love fan and a big lebron fan at the time so i was excited to watch them play together, but then love dropped the weight to extend his career which killed his rebounding which was such a massive part of his game.

[@waffleoven]

@@bryanfoster326 Kevin love was going through depression that might have something to do with why he was losing weight

[@bryanfoster326]

@@waffleoven I doubt that was the reason, k love had a personal chef making him low calorie food to cut weight and he had said the purpose was to extend his career. I’m sure he was still dealing with depression, but I don’t think that was the cause

[@waffleoven]

@@bryanfoster326 never knew that

[@callumblake4598]

We need to have a Ray Allen ep. Everyone thinks of him 2008-2010, or his shot against the spurs. Neither of those were the best version of him

[@thefrenchfryguy9959]

@Fries imo definitely Seattle

[@omarhasan03]

@@thefrenchfryguy9959 agree. Him in Seattle was prime form.

[@chasepagani9691]

Facts

[@jaysontatum01]

I was looking for this comment, when people think Ray Allen it's usually the Celtics or Heat versions when his actual prime was in Seattle

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

@@jaysontatum01 Milwaukee was his prime too.

[@moisturizedkev]

I love the idea, and I have some random names: Larry Johnson Chris Webber Lamarcus Aldridge Patrick Ewing

[@KDRusha]

This is an evergreen series, you should absolutely continue it. This can be clicked on at any time and still be relevant. Might be better to use players that are fully retired but I suppose K Love is almost there lol

[@jds2056]

Kevin Love on the wolves , Lebron being the enemy on the heat, Paul George and my pacers, the list goes on. That era of basketball was really fun to watch it had great balance between different plays. Now it’s all 3 ball. Just not the same .

[@rustybuckets]

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[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Keeping with the theme, I think Chris Bosh should be next

[@omarhasan03]

Perfect suggestion. I sincerely hope this gets the nod.

[@DrWNoLs]

Literally any great player who plays with Lebron gets a forgotten prime lol.

[@secondaccount2783]

K. Love is one of my favourite players for sure. As a Cavs fan I know he's had his ups and downs, but regardless I appreciate him. Cavalier or TWolve. Coming off the bench last season was also a great move from him and if he were to stay in Cleveland after his contract (for less money obviously) I would be glad.

[@_will795]

Loves outlet passing gotta be top 10 all time for power forward/ center

[@ZimmFor3]

Kevin Love is so underappreciated

[@Dawg476]

I was always a huge fan of love since his wolves days.

[@ikevogan381]

For some reason I love those timberwolves jersey's

[@just_2swift]

I hate the skin tight jerseys they have now. I even dislike the logo on the back

[@chieffranco5421]

I remember being 10-12 watching Klove on the Wolves. It’s crazy ppl forget he was literally the best PF in the league for a a little moment around 2012-14

[@jiuc9314]

Love this series, it's really good for people to get to know some of the OGs.

[@gerdanbombales]

I will never forget his 30 point 30 rebound game.

[@davidarrington4144]

Dwight Howard, Michael Redd, Baron Davis, Monta Ellis, Al Jefferson, Ben Gordon, and Wally Sczcerbiak all belong on here

[@fazediamond5671]

2000s

[@TheIcemanthomas]

He already did Dwight

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Jermaine O’Neal, Ron artest, Chauncey billups, Gerald Wallace, Sheed, manu, matrix, pau gasol, Carlos boozer, joakim noah, loul deng, Peja stojakovic and josh smith.

[@fazediamond5671]

@@TheIcemanthomas ye

[@fazediamond5671]

@@TheIcemanthomas 2000s

[@thebenjyman253]

I like this already Rusty. I'm still a relative basketball newbie so I love looking back at players new and old at their best. Alex's analysis is fantastic as always too

[@Gabriel-sh3ms]

Kevin Love in 2013-14 Season : 4th in Ppg (behind, KD, Melo and Lebron), 3rd in PER, (behind KD and Lebron) 3rd in Reb (behind Jordan and Drummond). Has the record for most consecutive double doubles at an amazing 53 consecutive games. Dude in his prime was on the level of a Kevin McHale.

[@poonking3628]

Hopefully this does well, I love the concept of making vids on forgotten legends from history.

[@calebpeterson3117]

Love this format! I’d love to see a video about Rondo or Amare Stoudemire

[@bronsonbamnallen1633]

Kevin Love is my favorite player. He is Oregon grown, grew up at the same time as me, and went to Minnesota which is where my grandparents are from so I always kind of rooted for them a little. Was an absolute stud in his prime that never got truly appreciated because the Wolves were so embarrassingly bad back then. Happy for him winning a chip and hoping he wins more. Glad to see he has resurrected his career and one day soon I hope he ends up in Portland.

[@RKM_DarKo]

Love this! Kevin Love is one of my favorite players of all time. People really do forget how good he actually was.

[@georgepappas7874]

As a Clippers fan, I'd love to hear Blake Griffin talked about. He really was one of the most skilled big men to ever play the game, especially in his 2014, 2015, and 2019 seasons. Had guard like handles, was a great passer, developed a consistent jumper later in his career, and obviously the nuclear athleticism.

[@yuerry]

Highflying forward turned glorified pj tucker

[@panthergawwwddd5887]

Would love to see Alonzo Mourning, Grant Hill, Paul Pierce, and even Andre Igoudala

[@boldandbrash259]

Paul Pierce is a lil bit overrated tbh

[@tex3270]

Don't know if it's been said in the comments already, but I think a reference to Wes Unseld (Kevin Love's godfather and source of KL's middle name) would've been good. Wes was the original undersized big throwing those touchdown passes and grabbing an obscene amount of boards

[@CreedBaraan]

So many players have been around the league that we’ve forgotten how nice they truly were at their primes. Chris Bosh, Gerald Wallace, Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, Rondo and so many more

[@gardenpop]

Bit obscure but Shawn Kemp, Serge Ibaka, and Dominique Wilkins might be interesting.

[@Pyroapollo145]

I’d say keep doing these even if the videos don’t start off well I feel like this a fun idea and could grow into something

[@davyclunes7825]

This was a great video! Minnesota Kevin Love was one of my favorite players during that time. If anybody wants to see a game that embodies his time in MIN, look up his 3/23/2012 game against OKC. Amazing game and performance by Kevin Love going 7/11 from 3 in 2012! (and losing lol, Timberwolves etc)

[@ravencarino6115]

This is EPIC. Wow I now have huge respect for Love.

[@evan3155]

Corey Brewer not Ronny Brewer. Great video though. Watching K Love as a Wolves fan was so fun and so frustrating because you could just see how terrible the rest of the roster was.

[@johncoffey88]

The starting Linup was good, I think it was one of the best in the league. But the bench was a catastrophe. It became routine to be 12 points up sub all the starters for a total bench unit and by the time the starters were back in they had to come back form 10 down.

[@saiken811]

Love was a monsters. And his hadoken passed have always impressed me.

[@garrettbenally6693]

I remember seeing that buzzer beater he hit on the clippers. That was a cool iconic moment when I was younger.

[@noedidit.]

i got into nba bcause of how good the timberwolves team was in 2k13. KLOVE ,Brandon roy, ricky rubio,pekovic and kirlenko was so fun on the game. love was my first favorite player

[@easyyeye]

i'm happy u made this video. cause i was thinking back when he was getting 30 and 30 like it was an ESPN special with the T-wolves

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Prime Love was a treat to watch. Ppl were so amazed and couldn’t believe the numbers he was putting up. Eventually they said it was because of him being in Minnesota. But 27 & and 14 is impressive anywhere

[@dj9one212]

even while playin with lebron and kyrie on the cavs he was still ballin, can't forget that 34 point first quarter he had back in 2016-17

[@Chickenchucker]

Hope to see more of this series. The only Kevin Love I knew before this vid was the cavs Kevin Love. KEEP IT UP

[@Late2Hoops]

This series idea is reall dope man.

[@Memento_Mori_504]

this series would be such a great idea with so much potential. really hoping this becomes a regular thing!!

[@Thomas-xr8zt]

I remember when he’d be on nba tv all the time. A shame they came close but never made the playoffs.

[@dweazy_wade6578]

Hearing Rusty speak positively about rebounding is a wow moment lol.

[@Arbal3st]

That fake dibble handoff into the step back is so nice. For a guy that got lost to time - Atlanta Hawk's Josh Smith was a force at his peak

[@meatwad42069]

fuck yeah this vid was sick, love the idea of this being a series

[@maxxlazos1884]

LOVE this series. I always sound like an old head telling my nephews how good prime KLove was. Glad to have the carfax now

[@Asushlo]

Dr. J deserves to more remembered than an "oh yeah that guy" type talent. He has a GOAT candidacy.

[@quisvaughn2177]

I remember tracking his rebound record every night on sportscenter It was great to watch

[@ridzuanroslan4419]

Love the first episode of the series hopefully can do more on 70-90’s players!!!!

[@thatcomicguychris4877]

Yes more of these videos! I love seeing people who had a good to great prime, even if it was just a few seasons, but faded away to the other super stars in the league. Lots of great players to choose from.

[@joshuaclarendon9829]

This concept is so interesting and obvious i cant believe no ones thought of it before. The fact that yall do actual film analysis adds another layer i think only thinking basketball and bballbreakdown could achieve. Great video, would love to see this extended to older higher tier players from the 80s and 90s that us younger basketball fans hate on too much or defensive stalwarts that we consistently forget. I kinda wanna see a ben wallace one. And you and Alex are a great fit please keep the collabs coming

[@awesomedad7171]

Tracy McGrady, and Nick Van Exel would be awesome players to these on. Great job RB keep up the good work.

[@seanperez3437]

This boutta be the best basketball series on KZbin

[@aaronguzman4147]

So Good! Think this could be a fun ass series! Loved the Stat about 36% 3pt percentage during his prime and seeing his company. Would love to see C.Barkley now that you mad their comparison lmao but tbh I know it connected Loves style connected to what I want to emulate in pick up games. Maybe like showing younger viewers some of the primes from great players that we haven't probably seem much about. Love yalls content mayne :)

[@royfablooo2810]

That Pink Diamond Kevin Love card from 2k17 was my Sh*t we forgot how that card was so good.

[@EdgeToFortnite]

This a good series rusty, actually had me watch the whole video

[@matthewcamara6954]

I liked this instantly before even watching cause I already know I will love this series

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

Please make this a series. Kevin Love was a beast in Minnesota, He had awesome touchdown like passes and was bangin' in the post. Too bad he had to change his role in Cleveland when playing alongside LeBron.

[@g.n.s.]

Love off of the bench in his current years is actually pretty lethal.

[@chloelittle7036]

T wolves Kevin Love was different, honestly one of my favorite players ever Edit: That first stat is kinda crazy unique since they both played for Minnesota

[@mockingbirdex3450]

Looking forward to the next one. :0) Great work!

[@DakDirty76]

K love was truly elite. A 30/30 game says it all.

[@mrpickelhootfader1169]

dropping a like for that segment about his passing. love it

[@jamesh7469]

Grant Hill has a really short and forgotten prime. The man honestly had the makings of a top 20 all time player in my mind

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Grant hill is talked about all the time. He’s far from forgotten. Him and tmac get their just do

[@KingSandersYT]

I know this is so much more recent, but I feel like a lot of people don’t realize just how good D Rose was man. Maybe it’s just personal bias, but the only reason I ever started watching basketball. Love this video. I’m sure I’ll love the series.

[@JAWS_2K]

Rusty. Series this. You’re killing it

[@bucketgether901_5]

This gone be a hit series

[@MarmadukeTheFiftySeventh]

Great stuff, absolutely continue this series. It’d be cool to see a Michael Redd video

[@clanwaddell5628]

Ray Allen was slept on for his Milwaukee and Seattle years, great choice. I nominate Alonzo Mourning, a DPOY who could blow past guys for a dunk, hit a 20 foot jump shot and despite being undersized dominated in the era of David Robinson, Shaq, Hakeem and Jordan. He helped put my Miami Heat on the map, defined the culture we are known for and wasn't afraid t challenge Jordan or Vince Carter at the rim.

[@ajaniscott5735]

NEED a series of this bro

[@BILLY_BOB11]

andre iguodala had one of the most underrated performances during this philly days

[@koltontaylor7089]

Josh Smith for the Atlanta Hawks drafted in 2004. They were taking the Eastern conference champions to the wire in closeout series for years. And it was like a six year period in the Eastern conference that whoever eliminated the Atlanta Hawks ended up playing in the NBA finals. He wasn't the best shooter but it was times when he and LeBron James were the only players in the NBA to average 20 or more points 8 rebs 6ast 2 stls and 2 blks. For multiple seasons. He was the Giannis Antetokounmpo of his generation. He truly was very talented before analytics drove since players like him and ty Lawson out of the league before this transition to the modern game that we see today.

[@connerslone1450]

So happy you made this video, Rusty. Kevin Love is so forgotten pre Cavs

[@t-god2439]

This honestly could be a whole series

[@fourthking1580]

Zach Randolph and Michael Redd would be super interesting blasts back to my childhood lol

[@keandredennis6838]

Bring this back!!!

[@idkbcnelson]

I remember Kevin Love had like the first 30pt/30reb game since Moses Malone. Maybe 10 years too early

[@MontyFlowz]

Kevin Love used to be a Monster ❗🧌

[@walkazine2911]

Love the video idea, keep it up!

[@JustLooseMe]

Ron Harper! The Guy was Called MJ Light during his stint in cleveland and was a crucial part in the bulls dynasty. Yet nobody remembers him even though he consistently scored more than 20 ppg

[@12savage68]

K love would've been a first ballot Hof player if he stayed in Minnesota

[@carlpeterson8279]

Great series. Keep ‘em coming

[@jyoon6700]

crazy how this video comes up after watching the NBA look back at Love's 30 and 30 game

[@jasonallen3678]

Yeah Kevin Love is actually a underrated player,but because of those injuries most people forget about how good he was

[@cesararvizu424]

I’d love to see more of this💯💯

[@jackiebartolo235]

Will be watching this series!

[@noyou113]

I’m a timberwolves fan.. so I remember. He helped get me into basketball.

[@tjanderson5892]

Hooped against Love in HS. Even back then the craziest thing about his game is how’d he flick a full court chest pass w/ ease after grabbing a board.

[@zo9419]

Chris Bosh for sure. He was the quintessential bigman of the late 2000s, he could do everything on the court.

[@peers282]

Subbed! Looking forward to more of this series

[@seth1372]

its crazy how good he still is