Where does Kevin Love rank among current power forwards?

[Grinder]

He's undoubtedly the best rebounder in the league, one of the best shooting big men, and has shown that he's a threat to get 20/15 regardless of who he's going up against. His post game is steadily improving and he's got that Tim Duncan bank shot down consistently now too. His defense isn't great, but he gets his team so many extra possessions and 2nd chance opportunities with his stellar rebounding.

I loved his game at UCLA, but never thought he'd develop into this good of NBA player this soon. Which power forwards would you guys say are definitively better than Love right now?

[FindingTim]

fine, I'll say it: if Kevin Love was black....

ok ok I'm gonna go a different route: he is really good. he is underrated. his stats are elite. he isn't just a "garbage" scorer like people think. he is one of the smartest players in the league (on the court). you definitely want this guy on your team.

oh yeah, one time I saw K-Love and the UCLA team eating at Olive Garden. They eat a lot.
like, a LOT.

[Midnight Toker]

He cant hold a candle to Ibaka!

[DevilsAssassin]

Top 5

(not in order)
Kevin Love
Dirk Nowtzki
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Amare Stoudmire

[TaLvsCuaL]

Top 5

(not in order)
Kevin Love
Dirk Nowtzki
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Amare Stoudmire

Amare over Pau??

[verylegit]

He's undoubtedly the best rebounder in the league, one of the best shooting big men, and has shown that he's a threat to get 20/15 regardless of who he's going up against. His post game is steadily improving and he's got that Tim Duncan bank shot down consistently now too. His defense isn't great, but he gets his team so many extra possessions and 2nd chance opportunities with his stellar rebounding.

I loved his game at UCLA, but never thought he'd develop into this good of NBA player this soon. Which power forwards would you guys say are definitively better than Love right now?

Amar'e Stoudemire
Paul Gasol
Dirk Nowitzki
Chris Bosh
Blake Griffin

[MK2V1GP]

Why does everyone place Griffin ahead of Love? Love brings so much more to the table than Griffin does.

Better rebounder? Love by a mile.
Better shooter? Love by 10 miles.
Better passer? Love.
Better athlete? Griffin.

[brisbaneman]

#3 behind dirkules and aldridge

[Clippersfan86]

Why does everyone place Griffin ahead of Love? Love brings so much more to the table than Griffin does.

Better rebounder? Love by a mile.
Better shooter? Love by 10 miles.
Better passer? Love.
Better athlete? Griffin.

Lol way to stack it. Both are debatable but Griffin is a better passer and scorer. Sure right now after Griffin's drop in PPG yesterday Love has a small scoring edge but over the course of a season Griffin scores better. Funny that you conveniently changed it from scoring to shooting because it favors Love.

Better rebounder: Love
Better scorer: Griffin
Better passer: Griffin
Better defender: Griffin (both are bad but Griffin isn't as bad)
Better athlete: Griffin

Literally the only things Love has the edge in is shooting efficiency and rebounding.


Love is IMO the 2nd most promising PF in the game. I've said countless times that Griffin and Love have the PF spot on lock for the next decade and that I love Kevin's game. That being said people are stat whoring in this comparison. Nobody is watching the games. The only thing Love does better is rebound and shoot. The guy can't create his own offense the way Griffin can. He doesn't have the all around versatility of Griffin either when you include ball handling, court vision, running the plays etc.

[paintingshade]

Love is such a weird player to assess, he's a statistical juggernaught but I don't think anyone would consider his impact along those lines considering the team losses.

That being said, hes an absolute monster on offense. One of the best shooters and one of the best rebounders... That rarely if ever happens.

He's a defense neutral at best.. Other than his rebounding. His opponent production isnt half bad however...

I think wesley Johnson and Beasley are what are really holding the team back though. Reduce their minutes and you'll see more wins.

[kNIOKAS]

Lol way to stack it. Both are debatable but Griffin is a better passer and scorer. Sure right now after Griffin's drop in PPG yesterday Love has a small scoring edge but over the course of a season Griffin scores better. Funny that you conveniently changed it from scoring to shooting because it favors Love.

Better rebounder: Love
Better scorer: Griffin
Better passer: Griffin
Better defender: Griffin (both are bad but Griffin isn't as bad)
Better athlete: Griffin

Literally the only things Love has the edge in is shooting efficiency and rebounding.


Love is IMO the 2nd most promising PF in the game. I've said countless times that Griffin and Love have the PF spot on lock for the next decade and that I love Kevin's game. That being said people are stat whoring in this comparison. Nobody is watching the games. The only thing Love does better is rebound and shoot. The guy can't create his own offense the way Griffin can. He doesn't have the all around versatility of Griffin either when you include ball handling, court vision, running the plays etc.

REALLY? come on man. look at the numbers... you're crazy. I know just defending own player but wait a minute. did griffin ever produce like love? he just had few dunks up high. that's it... and that is really it. so far he's proved as much as darius miles has had. he has yet to prove more.

[brisbaneman]

also i was impressed with Love's defense on lord Dirkules last night.

[brownmamba00]

Better rebounder: Love
Better scorer: Griffin
Better passer: Griffin
Better defender: Griffin (both are bad but Griffin isn't as bad)
Better athlete: Griffin

Love is a kajilion times better at passing. And they cancel each other on D because they both suck equally

[Droid101]

Amar'e Stoudemire
Paul Gasol
Dirk Nowitzki
Chris Bosh
Blake Griffin

Based only on this year's play, you can't really put Bosh, Dirk or Amar'e up there.

[Droid101]

Love is a kajilion times better at passing. And they cancel each other on D because they both suck equally

Based on what? Assists per game? Assist rate?