They even threw a Christian Laettner jersey in the mix.
When an athlete breaks fans’ hearts and hops on a one-way ticket to another team, fans always react. Not all in the same manner, but there is still slander in some sort of way. For example, when LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami, fans rioted and burned jerseys in anger. They turned that love for LBJ to sheer hate.
So what are fans in Minnesota doing as Kevin Love has one foot out the door and about to make Cleveland his new home in 15 days?
They’re not burning his jersey, that’s what.
Seems like most fans that were interviewed for this clip were a little sad to see him leave, but wish him their best. One even went as far to say, “leaving is the most Minnesota thing Kevin Love can do.” Well, that alone says it all.
They didn’t have the heart to burn Kevin Love’s jersey. Now he’s taking his talents north to play with LeBron at a chance to snag a couple of rings. Don’t worry Timberwolves fans, you have Andrew Wiggins and Zach Lavine for the future. You have Ricky Rubio running point. You might even get Thaddeus Young sooner rather than later.
Not all is lost in Minnesota.
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