With LeBron James in Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers have now committed to rebuilding the team around five-time All-Star Kevin Love.
USA TODAY’s Jeff Zillgitt reported Tuesday that Love agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $120 million. The contract will begin with the 2019-20 season and extend through the 2022-23 season, when Love will be 34. Team owner Dan Gilbert thanked Love for his “class” on Twitter.
Dan Gilbert✔
@cavsdan
The @cavs franchise is proud to extend 5-time all-star and NBA champion @kevinlove four additional years. KLove has been nothing but class since he arrived in CLE in 2014. We look forward to his leadership and the exciting years ahead. We grind every day. Just like CLEVELAND.
Cleveland Cavaliers✔
@cavs
We love @KevinLove!
Former teammate LeBron James congratulated Love on the deal via Twitter, telling love that dinner in California will be on him.
LeBron James✔
@KingJames
Secure the 💼!!! Congrats brother @kevinlove. Nobu Malibu or Wally’s on you!!! 🤷🏾♂️ 💰 💰 💰 💰 💰
2:50 PM – Jul 24, 2018
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It should be noted that James will make $9 million more than Love in team salary next season. Maybe he can cover the tip.
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2018/07/24/lebron-james-reacts-to-kevin-loves-massive-new-cavs-contract/111194004/