The Cleveland Cavaliers are just one game away from the 2015 NBA Finals. Despite no longer having one member of the "Big Three" because of Kevin Love's shoulder injury, the Cavaliers have done just fine.

Love injured his shoulder against the Boston Celtics in the first round when Kelly Olynyk tangled up with him. This was Love's first ever postseason appearance, but he played just four games. Since then, the Cavaliers have been on a roll, eliminating the Chicago Bulls and dominating the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers are 7-2 without Love this postseason.

Without Love in the starting lineup, Tristan Thompson has shined bright for the Cavaliers. The young power forward is averaging 9.8 rebounds per game this postseason while shooting over 57 percent from the field. Thompson is just 24 years old, and LeBron James wants him to be a Cavalier for his "entire career."

There's no doubt Thompson can't hit three pointers like Love can, but the Cavaliers have reliable perimeter shooters in J.R. Smith, James, Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert to easily fill that void. Love may not be soft, but he isn't a prototypical power forward. He has a very good jump shot for a big man, but he isn't the type of player that the Cavaliers need to dominate in the paint.

Love has one year remaining on his contract in which he has a player option worth $16.6 million. In all likelihood he will opt in and return to the Cavaliers. As for Thompson, he has a $6.7 million qualifying offer next season, the final year of his contract.

Thompson's 3.9 offensive rebounds per game this postseason ranks second only to LaMarcus Aldridge who averaged 4.2 against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Statistically speaking, Thompson is the best offensive rebounder remaining in the postseason. Grabbing offensive boards for the offense is just what head coach David Blatt wants to see. A lot of times, rebounds have to do with effort. One of the many reasons Smith and Shumpert have been wide open from deep is because of Thompson's exceptional rebounding.

As good as Love has been over the years, he never could lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs even once. Choosing to go with Thompson instead of Love in the future would certainly save the Cavaliers salary cap space, and Thompson has proven to be a great team player. Thompson also doesn't have to have the ball in his hands to make a big impact.

From Love's perspective, he may want to consider parting ways in the near future. With James and Irving as the two center pieces, and so many role players getting touches, there just may not be enough room for him. His role in the Cavaliers offense will decrease dramatically next season, as will his shot amount. Multiple teams have shown interest in Love over the years such as the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Cavaliers won't have Love if they face the Golden State Warriors in the finals, but that doesn't appear to be a big problem.

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