In an unexpected twist, Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved Tuesday to prolong their relationship, as the veteran forward signed a reported four-year, $120 million contract extension. Love, who turns 30 in September, committed to the Cavs through 2023. The team scheduled a ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena to allow employees and arena workers to be present as Love signed. While that decision made for a nice moment on social media, Cleveland’s choice to secure Love at a massive salary number deserves skepticism.
Without a doubt, the Cavs face an unenviable organizational challenge in moving on from the second LeBron James era both internally, externally and on the floor.