The Miami Heat need talent and Kevin Love still is that. How would he fit if a deal can be struck though?
Love would be a nice fit with both players, as Love would be great with Butler in the pick and roll game, especially. Opposing teams would really have a hard time deciding to stop Butler from getting to the rim or to get out to the three point line, for which where Love is a 37 percent three point shooter.
Love would help out Adebayo on the glass as well, which Miami desperately needs when it comes to rebounding. Another thing about Love is that he is a smart player and a really good passer.
Coach Erik Spoelstra could use Love like he used Kelly Olynyk in the passing game, as well as in the two-man game. Miami could have a nice two-man game with Love and Adebayo, as both are great passers for big man but also, in general.
I haven’t seen Love post-up since he got to Cleveland, but he has been in Cleveland for a while, so maybe he forgot how to post-up. If Miami could bring back Love’s post game, it would be huge for Miami from a perspective of being able to get a couple of easy buckets.
Offensively, I think Love would fit well in Miami, hands down. Defensively is where the issues will come for Love though.
Miami made the most out of Olynyk on defense, so, could Miami do the same with Love? I think so, especially with Adebayo helping Love out on the perimeter with switches.
It would not be pretty, but it could work. The thing that concerns me the most about Love is his availability, as Love has missed a lot of games over the past five years.
The best ability in sports is availability and that is something that Love hasn’t been lately, available. If Miami were to acquire Sexton along with Love, I wouldn’t hate the idea but its not my favorite, as I would be more happy to get him in the buyout market.
However, like every other player of merit from this past season, the Brooklyn Nets may be the favorite’s for Love. Miami has some moves that could land in their favor if certain things work out for them and he may be one of them.