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Rebounding 101 with Kevin Love

Kevin Love is always at the top, or near the top of the league lead in rebounding. He tells the Pioneer Press that there are three keys to rebounding. They are the "will to win", being in the right position and assuming every shot is a miss.
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Kevin Love is always at the top, or near the top of the league lead in rebounding. He tells the Pioneer Press that there are three keys to rebounding. They are the "will to win", being in the right position and assuming every shot is a miss.

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