2009

Love named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

From NBA.com:
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and O.J. Mayo of the Memphis Grizzlies were unanimous selections to the 2008-09 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today.

Rounding out the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team are Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook (53 points), New Jersey’s Brook Lopez (49 points) and Miami’s Michael Beasley (44 points)...
The T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Second Team consists of the Los Angeles Clippers’ Eric Gordon (39 points), Minnesota’s Kevin Love (34 points), Miami’s Mario Chalmers (29 points), Memphis’ Marc Gasol (25 points), Charlotte’s D.J. Augustin (tie, 17 points) and Portland’s Rudy Fernandez (tie, 17 points).

From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press:
Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was named to the NBA’s all-rookie second team today.
Love, who led all rookies in rebounding (9.1 per game) and double-doubles (29) received seven first-team votes and 20 seconds from NBA head coaches for a total of 34 points.

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