NBA: 6 players whose jerseys were burned by fans

4) Kevin Love

Embers of Love burning bright

The Minnesota Timberwolves have produced two superstar forwards in the recent past, and both have moved away from the team after a few years. Kevin Garnett shouldered the franchise for 12 years before leaving for the Boston Celtics where he won a ring. He's still beloved in Minnesota, where he's made a comeback two years ago. Kevin Love, the second superstar forward to move from the Wolves, isn't so lucky.

A player can't be faulted for wanting to leave if he's saddled with a team which has no short-term prospects of winning. Doubly so if the organisation whiffs on paying you. Kevin Love wanted to be with the Timberwolves and sought a five-year deal. But they decided to hedge their bets and give him a four-year deal instead.

"I was willing to make a commitment for five years. They thought otherwise," Love said. Clearly, he was none too happy with how his situation was handled.

That being said if you really must burn a jersey, burn it the way these fans burn Kevin Love's jersey:

Minnesota Timberwolves Fans Burn Kevin Love's Jersey In The Nicest Way Possible - Watch: http://t.co/umjA2lrKjk pic.twitter.com/3A2CgLG8u9

— Korked Bats (@korkedbats) August 8, 2014