Timberwolves fans were no doubt wondering how long it would take Kevin Love to respond to Glen Taylor’s criticism of his defensive abilities.

The answer: less than 24 hours.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ new forward, in an interview with ESPN Radio on Wednesday morning, said his former team’s owner would be better served focusing on the players he received in the summer megadeal.

“I think emotions are definitely running high right now,” Love said during an interview with Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic. “For Glen to say that, I just think that he should be focusing on the players that he just received. I mean, he has two of the No. 1 picks in the last two drafts: Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett. He has another guy who can really play in Thaddeus Young.”

From Love’s perspective, the Wolves’ owner made a swell deal.

“I think he got a lot for me. So I’d be focusing even more on that,” Love said. “More than anything, I’m just excited to start my time in Cleveland, get to work with my new teammates, and start with this new family here.”

Taylor made less-than- glowing comments about his former star, and his new role in Cleveland, during interviews Tuesday.

“I don’t think he’s going to get a lot of credit if (the Cavaliers) do really well. I think he will get the blame if they don’t do well,” Taylor said. “I think where maybe he got away with some stuff in not playing defense on our team, I’m not sure how that’s going to work in Cleveland.”

Taylor also cast doubt on Love’s durability.

“The only thing that I have a question (about) is (Love’s) health,” Taylor said. “I had the concern (in 2012). I still have that concern, and I think Cleveland should have that concern, too.”

Timberwolves reporter Andy Greder contributed to this report.

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