mainly cause it has people who say stuff like this

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1017148-nba-power-rankings-counting-down-the-top-10-teams-in-the-league

Did they give LMA the top spot? Awesome on the props, but I agree that Dirk is probably better. Although, LMA might be the better-rounded. Dirk can also be effectively guarded for stretches one-on-one (though not when he gets it going!). LMA, by contrast, can consistently score on almost any single defender.

I would correct Love’s statement: The best power forward in the game at filling out his own box score. His offensive skill set, while admittedly good, does not come nearly as close to commanding the attention of the opposition’s D as LMA’s or several others on the list.

I absolutely abhor website that make me view “top X” lists by clicking through them 1 by 1 in a slideshow type format. This convention cannot die fast enough for me.

But this list is pretty accurate…. What separates the other PF from LMA is Defense.

Any PF can rebound, and score… But not all can defense a good as LMA.

Think about it LMA can defend any of the top 10 when they play and get matched up, but not all can defend LMA.

Is right, easily the best power forward in the nba by a wide margin. Gritty inside game, can shoot the three and can offensive rebound like crazy. Love lamarcus but id kill to have love in a blazers uniform.

and it was interesting looking at that list how almost nobody on there plays much D. Power forwards are all about offense, and centers all about defense currently it seems.

if Kevin Love is buying into his own hype. I didn’t see the interview so I don’t know if the quote was taken out of context. However, if it is accurate, it does not bode well for his long term development into a championship caliber player. Imagine how different you might think of him if instead he said, " I’m putting up some great numbers and my offensive game is really coming round. But to win a championship I know I’ve got to work on my defense. Defense and making my teammates better is what will take us to the next level."

Perhaps he’ll grow up and mature.

I don’t know if LA is #1, but I have no doubt that right now he is a better OVERALL player and more of a winner than KL.