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Kevin Love Pledges $100,000 To Help Cleveland Cavaliers Employees During Coronavirus League Suspension

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David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has pledged a ton of money to help employees of the team.

Love, who has been a star with the Cavaliers for years, pledged $100,000 to help employees with their financial burdens as the league is shutdown because of the coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)

The league is done for the foreseeable future as fears about the coronavirus continue to spread. You can read Love’s full post announcing the move below.

 

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Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. And the fear and anxiety resulting from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be extremely overwhelming. Through the game of basketball, we’ve been able to address major issues and stand together as a progressive league that cares about the players, the fans, and the communities where we work. I’m concerned about the level of anxiety that everyone is feeling and that is why I’m committing $100,000 through the @KevinLoveFund in support of the @Cavs arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season. I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities. Pandemics are not just a medical phenomenon. They affect individuals and society on so many levels, with stigma and xenophobia being just two aspects of the impact of a pandemic outbreak. It’s important to know that those with a mental illness may be vulnerable to the effects of widespread panic and threat. Be kind to one another. Be understanding of their fears, regardless if you don’t feel the same. Be safe and make informed decisions during this time. And I encourage everyone to take care of themselves and to reach out to others in need — whether that means supporting your local charities that are canceling events, or checking in on your colleagues and family.

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If we’re going to knock athletes when they do something stupid, then we really have to shine a huge light on them when they do something like this.

Love 100% didn’t have to do this. He didn’t have to do this at all. Nobody would have batted an eye if he didn’t.

 

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The fact he’s writing a huge check to employees of the team is absolutely huge. The reality of the situation is that most athletes will be fine while the league is away.

However, the hourly employees could be hurting in a big way. They don’t have millions of dollars stashed away to help during tough times.

They’re going to need some help. Major props to Love for stepping up to the plate. He 100% deserves to be applauded.