Celtics' Kelly Olynyk calls Kevin Love's accusations 'ridiculous'

Kelly Olynyk let the media know that nothing about him is bush league. 

The Boston Celtics center is shocked that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has accused him of intentionally dislocating Love's left shoulder during the first quarter of Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Cavs.

"That's ridiculous," Olynyk told the Boston Herald's Mark Murphy on Sunday night. "I would never intentionally hurt Kevin or anyone else. He locked my arm up, I locked up his as we were fighting for a loose ball. You lock up arms all the time in this league."

Celtics coach Brad Stevens backs Olynyk, maintaining that he did not think that the center's actions were malicious. 

"I did not see it live," Stevens told the media. "I thought it was two guys locking each other. But I thought the foul call was correct on Kelly. I can't imagine there was any negative intent on Kelly – that's not the type of person he is. And I hope Kevin's OK to play, whenever they play next. Because you want everybody out there to finish the game. You want the best players on the court, for both teams, all the time."

Olynyk told the Boston Herald that he tried through mutual contacts to reach the injured Love, who is expected to miss at least two weeks, but was unsuccessful.  

"I wish him a very speedy recovery, and I hope he can come back to help his team in the playoffs," said Olynyk.