Wiggins for Love: It's Complicated

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Since Lebron declared he was returning home to Cleveland there has been a ton of outward and behind the scenes talks between the Cavs and Timberwolves about a trade for all-star forward Kevin Love. However, talks were stalled as the Cavs were refusing to include #1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins in any trade talks. Today, though the Cavs announced they would be willing to part with Wiggins in exchange for Love.

There has been a bunch of talks about whether this would be worth it not. Since this is for the most part shit I don't I know anything about I can only offer essentially an idiot's take on the whole thing.

To me it really comes down to a proven commodity vs. the prospect of future greatness and winning now vs. most likely winning later. With Kevin Love you get a proven all-star talent albeit there are some questions about whether or not he is all that. Some people make the argument that since the Timberwolves have never been to a playoff game with him that he must not be that good. This seems pretty ridiculous to me, since they are well the Timberwolves. Lebron and Love's playstyles would surely meld together quite well. And with the recent addition of Lebron favorite Mike Miller the Cavs would have a potent offense.

Wiggins on the other hand has the most upside of anyone. Some speculated he could be the greatest player, since well Lebron and again Lebron's playstyle would meld perfectly with him. Then again Lebron's playstyle would fit well with anyone.

It's really an interesting discussion. While Lebron is still "young" he is getting up there at least as far as NBA players go. He probably has 5 or so years in his prime. When Lebron went to Cleveland he made sure not to make any promises like he did with Miami and indeed cautioned that the Cavs are and will be a work in progress for some time. Nonetheless we see with the probable trade for Love as well as Miller that the Cavs are serious about winning now. The East is still by far the weakest of the conferences so simply adding these players should guarantee at least a spot in the conference finals. With Lebron essentially acting as a GM he should get ultimate say. Lebron's going to Cleveland was much about him wanting control over the team as it was about going home.

The Cavs should trade for Love. Although Lebron may or may not be chasing Jordan anymore, winning is still important, obviously. Wiggins could very well be the greatest thing since sliced bread but that doesn't change the fact that there are still unknowns regarding him while Love is a proven winner now. Some things may be uncertain like injuries or big trades, that's why it's important to capitalize on known commodities now.