as part of 13 minute monologue Given to reporters on Wednesday, the Cavaliers apologized to Kevin Love for his behavior against the Raptors during Monday night’s game.
At the end of the third quarter of Cleveland’s 112–96 loss, the five-time All-Star lazily slapped the ball on a quick pass, creating a turnover and wide-open Toronto 3-pointer. Love, who did not question media members on the zoom call, described the play as a “sheer desperation” moment.
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“I apologize for that moment,” Love said. “It was an ugly one. This was a purpose that was not inauspicious. “
Love said the feelings he was feeling had nothing to do with his coach or teammates. His anger was caused by a number of reasons, including his inability to stay healthy and perform at a consistently high level in recent years. Prem is under 11.7 points in 18 games this season, the lowest point since his battered year.
“I’m a bit torn because I’ve snatched the game away from me,” Love said. “I have missed the game, and I feel a lot of guilt. … I am so frustrated that I can’t be my full self for my teammates right now and that I can’t be better for them, and I It seems that I was a part of the moment of despair that I had, it was very big part of it. And I apologize for that.
The 32-year-old did not realize how bad it looked until after the game until he saw the replays, at which point he felt embarrassed and upset. Chris Haines of Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday The Cavs controlled the incident internally and “focused on turning the page.”
“I like this team first and foremost. I know I f-ed. I apologize for this, ”said Love. “I do not go there with the intention of harassing someone, embarrassing myself, embarrassing the organization. Because I feel like I am a bit older than myself. … I did not intend to disrespect the game. I did not intend to be damned.
“It was a moment that I caught. I don’t even understand what really happened because possession also played.”
While he understands the criticism he received, Love makes it clear that he only cares about what people inside the organization think of him.
“I know I’m a good person,” Love said. “I know in some cases that I have been misunderstood. And that’s fine. He is alright. I like Cleveland a lot. I rock with Cleveland until the day I die. “
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