Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

[ScoobySnax]

I think these two are bound to do big things in the league. They both were 20-10 guys last year that were named all-stars for the first time.

If I had to choose one of these guys to be my power forward, I would go with Kevin Love. He can score a variety of ways, he's the best rebounder in the league. He's slimmed down a bit and looks more agile this year.

I'm sure the popular vote is going to be Griffin (and with good reason). The dude's a beast, but he seems extremely limited offensively IMO.

What do you think?

[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

I would take Love, hes more versatile an is top rebounder. I like his approach to the game and seems like a great team player also. You really can't go wrong with either guy.

[Chrisksaint]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Kevin Love, I think Love has been playing lights out and is starting to develop his offensive game. I don't see him improving all that much anymore, while Blake still has plenty of room to grow.

[702]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Though neither is a great defender Blake has more potential on that side with his athleticism so I'm going with him.

Love is the better shooter obviously, but Blake is an equally better finisher and should develop a good midrange game in time.

Blake is a better ball handler and passer.

I just think Love is more of a "finished" product and Griffin has a much higher ceiling while being at roughly the same level currently.

[ehh]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Difficult call at this point. Right now Love is a compiler on a terrible team. He obviously has been impressive but I want to see him against quality teams in tough playoff series. Love's rebounding numbers are partially inflated due to his suspect FG% for a big (though he was better last year) and getting his own misses. It's good that his outside game is developing because he's never going to be a great finisher in the paint.

Blake will shortly go down the Amare career path from the fan's point of view. He's a better rebounder but soon enough the initial "wow" factor will wear off and people will start focusing on the negatives of his game, namely his non-existent defense.

Griffin's ceiling is obviously much higher seeing as he's one of the best athletes in the NBA. His footwork has shown signs but he still has quite a bit of development to do offensively.

Right now I'd say Love is a better player but I don't expect it to stay that way for long.

[Drewski]

Right now if I needed to pick one of those guys to play PF for my squad in the Finals I'd take Love.

Reminds me alot of the Durant vs. Melo debate last year.

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[Hotobu]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Now? Klove. 2 years? Griffin.

[WTF]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Blake Griffin
L.A. Clippers
Position: Forward
Height: 6-10 Weight: 251
College: Oklahoma
Player file | Team stats
2011-12 Statistics
PPG 22.0
RPG 7.0
APG 1.0
SPG 2.0
BPG 0.0
FG% 0.500
FT% 0.500
3P% 0.000
MPG 35.0




Kevin Love
Minnesota
Position: Forward-Center
Height: 6-10 Weight: 260
College: UCLA
Player file | Team stats
2011-12 Statistics
PPG 26.5
RPG 16.0
APG 3.5
SPG 0.5
BPG 0.0
FG% 0.375
FT% 0.778
3P% 0.143
MPG 40.5

No question Love. ehh, you going to knock a guy for grabbing his own offensive boards? That's one of the hardest boards to get, you have to be a quick jumper/reactor to do so. I know it's early in the season, but I don't think there's much of a comparison. In 3-4 years, maybe this discussion will be a valid one, but I just don't see much of a debate here. Love is a more versatile scorer, better FT shooter (not a liability in crunch time) a better rebounder, a deep threat. He's not as athletic, that's about the only knock.

[Drewski]

I agree its not even close right now, but I was hesitant to say it because it's hard to gauge Blake at this point.

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[instant000]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

I voted Griffin.

However, thought my vote cannot change, anyone have some footage of them playing head-to-head to look at?

1. Last season was Griffin's first season.
2. Love is on a horrible team, not sure he'd get that many boards on a good team.

[st0rmb11]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

I voted Griffin.

However, thought my vote cannot change, anyone have some footage of them playing head-to-head to look at?

1. Last season was Griffin's first season.
2. Love is on a horrible team, not sure he'd get that many boards on a good team.

...what? I could understand if you said that he wouldn't get as many points on a good team. but, I think it's even more impressive to get that many rebounds on a bad team. On a good team, they would play better defense, and the other team would MISS more shots..thus resulting in more rebound opportunities. Plus, guy has a great knack for reading the ball in mid-air and getting in good position for the board. With more opportunities on a good defensive team, I don't see why he wouldn't grab the same amount of, if not more, rebounds.

Honestly, if he was on a good team and didn't have to expend so much energy on offense, he could focus on offensive & defensive rebounding. Put him in Miami instead of Bosh, where he would be the 3rd option on offense, and let him rebound LeBron & Wade's misses. Not to mention, he would have more energy on the defensive end and could snatch down boards - plus, who wouldn't love to watch him throw his beautiful outlet passes to LeBron & Wade?

Think Rodman - when he went to Chicago, he was given 2 assignments. 1.) play defense. 2.) grab boards!. and his rebounding average didn't go down much (still averaged 15, 16, & 15 in his 3 years in Chicago), and he was on a much better team than the previous years in San Antonio.

Consider that there are VERY FEW elite rebounders in the league today (Howard, Randolph, Griffin...Bogut?), as compared to those 3 Rodman years (Malone, Robinson, Shaq, Barkley, Olajuwon, Ewing, Kemp), and take into account that Rodman was 6'7", Love is 6'10"..I don't see any conceivable reason why Love would average LESS rebounds on a better team.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Love any day. Much better rebounder, smarter, less of a dick, better range on his shot, fundamentally sound.

[bkrich83]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Love any day. Much better rebounder, smarter, less of a dick, better range on his shot, fundamentally sound.

Less of a dick? Ok.

[bkrich83]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Too early to tell. Love is fundamentally better. Griffin makes plays Love simply doesn't have the capability to.

I go Griffin. Mostly because I am a Clip fan and because Love played at UCLA.

[DukeC]

Re: Who's the better PF? Kevin Love or Blake Griffin?

Kevin Love.

I'd take Griffin if he ever takes even the tiniest bit interest in defense.