Kevin Love was a surprise addition to Team USA. After an injury-riddled couple of years and his worth statistical season ever in 2020-21, Love was not seen as a top candidate for the gold-mining roster. But he wanted to play, the Cavaliers wanted him to play, no doubt hoping a solid performance in Tokyo would help his trade value, and Gregg Popovich and other vets on Team USA welcomed.
So, he packed his bags and headed out of his Tribeca apartment for Las Vegas and USA Basketball’s training camp. From the moment, he committed, rumors began to fly: Kevin Durant would try to recruit him to the Nets.