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Kevin Love

Kevin Wesley Love (born September 7, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a five-time All-Star and a two-time member of the All-NBA Second Team, winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He was also a member of the gold medal-winning United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2011, Love won the NBA Most Improved Player Award and led the league in rebounding. The son of former NBA player Stan Love, Love was a top-ranked prospect out of Lake Oswego High School in Oregon. He played one season of college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and led the team to a Final Four appearance in the 2008 NCAA tournament. Love was named a consensus First Team All-American and was voted player of the year in the Pac-10 Conference (now Pac-12). He elected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility and entered the 2008 NBA draft. He was taken fifth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies, and was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for the third overall selection, O. J. Mayo, in an eight-player deal. During the 2010–11 season, Love established the longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA–NBA merger. After six seasons with Minnesota, Love was traded to the Cavaliers in 2014. After making four straight NBA Finals with the team and winning a championship, Love suffered multiple injuries from 2018 to 2021. He slotted into a reserve role in 2021–22 and finished as runner-up for the Sixth Man of the Year award. However, reduced playing time the following season led Love to reach a contract buyout agreement with the Cavaliers. After nine seasons with Cleveland, he joined Miami in February 2023, where he reached his fifth NBA Finals in as many playoff appearances.

Infobox

Position
Power forward / center
League
NBA
Born
(1988-09-07) September 7, 1988 (age 37)Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight
251 lb (114 kg)
High school
Lake Oswego(Lake Oswego, Oregon)
College
UCLA (2007–2008)
NBA draft
2008: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Drafted by
Memphis Grizzlies
Playing career
2008–present
2008–2014
Minnesota Timberwolves
2014–2023
Cleveland Cavaliers
2023–2025
Miami Heat
2025–present
Utah Jazz
Men's basketball
Medals Men's basketball Representing United States Olympic Games 2012 London Team FIBA World Championship 2010 Turkey Team

Tables

College recruiting information · Early life
Kevin Love C
Kevin Love C
Name
Kevin Love C
Hometown
Lake Oswego, Oregon
School
Lake Oswego High
Height
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight
240 lb (110 kg)
Commit date
Jul 25, 2006
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    (99)
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    (99)
Name
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    (99)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 1 (C); 12 (school)    Rivals: 2 (state); 6 (national)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 1 (C); 12 (school)    Rivals: 2 (state); 6 (national)
Name
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 1 (C); 12 (school)    Rivals: 2 (state); 6 (national)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"2007 UCLA Basketball Commitment List". Rivals. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 UCLA College Basketball Team Recruiting Prospects". Scout. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "UCLA Bruins 2007 }: Check |archive-url= value (help) "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"2007 UCLA Basketball Commitment List". Rivals. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 UCLA College Basketball Team Recruiting Prospects". Scout. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "UCLA Bruins 2007 }: Check |archive-url= value (help) "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
Name
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"2007 UCLA Basketball Commitment List". Rivals. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 UCLA College Basketball Team Recruiting Prospects". Scout. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "UCLA Bruins 2007 }: Check |archive-url= value (help) "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
Name
Hometown
School
Height
Weight
Commit date
Kevin Love C
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego High
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
240 lb (110 kg)
Jul 25, 2006
Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: (99)
Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 1 (C); 12 (school) Rivals: 2 (state); 6 (national)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"2007 UCLA Basketball Commitment List". Rivals. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 UCLA College Basketball Team Recruiting Prospects". Scout. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "UCLA Bruins 2007 }: Check |archive-url= value (help) "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 27, 2017. "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2008–09
2008–09
Year
2008–09
Team
Minnesota
GP
81
GS
37
MPG
25.3
FG%
459
3P%
105
FT%
789
RPG
9.1
APG
1.0
SPG
4
BPG
6
PPG
11.1
2009–10
2009–10
Year
2009–10
Team
Minnesota
GP
60
GS
22
MPG
28.6
FG%
450
3P%
330
FT%
815
RPG
11.0
APG
2.3
SPG
7
BPG
4
PPG
14.0
2010–11
2010–11
Year
2010–11
Team
Minnesota
GP
73
GS
73
MPG
35.8
FG%
470
3P%
417
FT%
850
RPG
15.2*
APG
2.5
SPG
6
BPG
4
PPG
20.2
2011–12
2011–12
Year
2011–12
Team
Minnesota
GP
55
GS
55
MPG
39.0
FG%
448
3P%
372
FT%
824
RPG
13.3
APG
2.0
SPG
9
BPG
5
PPG
26.0
2012–13
2012–13
Year
2012–13
Team
Minnesota
GP
18
GS
18
MPG
34.3
FG%
352
3P%
217
FT%
704
RPG
14.0
APG
2.3
SPG
7
BPG
5
PPG
18.3
2013–14
2013–14
Year
2013–14
Team
Minnesota
GP
77
GS
77
MPG
36.3
FG%
457
3P%
376
FT%
821
RPG
12.5
APG
4.4
SPG
8
BPG
5
PPG
26.1
2014–15
2014–15
Year
2014–15
Team
Cleveland
GP
75
GS
75
MPG
33.8
FG%
434
3P%
367
FT%
804
RPG
9.7
APG
2.2
SPG
7
BPG
5
PPG
16.4
2015–16†
2015–16†
Year
2015–16†
Team
Cleveland
GP
77
GS
77
MPG
31.5
FG%
419
3P%
360
FT%
822
RPG
9.9
APG
2.4
SPG
8
BPG
5
PPG
16.0
2016–17
2016–17
Year
2016–17
Team
Cleveland
GP
60
GS
60
MPG
31.4
FG%
427
3P%
373
FT%
871
RPG
11.1
APG
1.9
SPG
9
BPG
4
PPG
19.0
2017–18
2017–18
Year
2017–18
Team
Cleveland
GP
59
GS
59
MPG
28.0
FG%
458
3P%
415
FT%
880
RPG
9.3
APG
1.7
SPG
7
BPG
4
PPG
17.6
2018–19
2018–19
Year
2018–19
Team
Cleveland
GP
22
GS
21
MPG
27.2
FG%
385
3P%
361
FT%
904
RPG
10.9
APG
2.2
SPG
3
BPG
2
PPG
17.0
2019–20
2019–20
Year
2019–20
Team
Cleveland
GP
56
GS
56
MPG
31.8
FG%
450
3P%
374
FT%
854
RPG
9.8
APG
3.2
SPG
6
BPG
3
PPG
17.6
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Team
Cleveland
GP
25
GS
25
MPG
24.9
FG%
409
3P%
365
FT%
824
RPG
7.4
APG
2.5
SPG
6
BPG
1
PPG
12.2
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Cleveland
GP
74
GS
4
MPG
22.5
FG%
430
3P%
392
FT%
838
RPG
7.2
APG
2.2
SPG
4
BPG
2
PPG
13.6
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Cleveland
GP
41
GS
3
MPG
20.0
FG%
389
3P%
354
FT%
889
RPG
6.8
APG
1.9
SPG
2
BPG
2
PPG
8.5
Miami
Miami
Year
Miami
Team
21
GP
17
GS
19.9
MPG
388
FG%
297
3P%
857
FT%
5.7
RPG
1.9
APG
4
SPG
2
BPG
7.7
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Miami
GP
55
GS
5
MPG
16.8
FG%
440
3P%
344
FT%
787
RPG
6.1
APG
2.1
SPG
3
BPG
2
PPG
8.8
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Miami
GP
23
GS
9
MPG
10.9
FG%
357
3P%
358
FT%
696
RPG
4.1
APG
1.0
SPG
7
BPG
2
PPG
5.3
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
952
GP
693
GS
28.9
MPG
438
FG%
369
3P%
828
FT%
10.0
RPG
2.3
APG
6
SPG
4
BPG
16.2
All-Star
All-Star
Year
All-Star
Team
3
GP
1
GS
21.0
MPG
500
FG%
364
3P%
286
FT%
6.7
RPG
1.3
APG
1.3
SPG
0
BPG
10.7
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2008–09
Minnesota
81
37
25.3
459
105
789
9.1
1.0
4
6
11.1
2009–10
Minnesota
60
22
28.6
450
330
815
11.0
2.3
7
4
14.0
2010–11
Minnesota
73
73
35.8
470
417
850
15.2*
2.5
6
4
20.2
2011–12
Minnesota
55
55
39.0
448
372
824
13.3
2.0
9
5
26.0
2012–13
Minnesota
18
18
34.3
352
217
704
14.0
2.3
7
5
18.3
2013–14
Minnesota
77
77
36.3
457
376
821
12.5
4.4
8
5
26.1
2014–15
Cleveland
75
75
33.8
434
367
804
9.7
2.2
7
5
16.4
2015–16†
Cleveland
77
77
31.5
419
360
822
9.9
2.4
8
5
16.0
2016–17
Cleveland
60
60
31.4
427
373
871
11.1
1.9
9
4
19.0
2017–18
Cleveland
59
59
28.0
458
415
880
9.3
1.7
7
4
17.6
2018–19
Cleveland
22
21
27.2
385
361
904
10.9
2.2
3
2
17.0
2019–20
Cleveland
56
56
31.8
450
374
854
9.8
3.2
6
3
17.6
2020–21
Cleveland
25
25
24.9
409
365
824
7.4
2.5
6
1
12.2
2021–22
Cleveland
74
4
22.5
430
392
838
7.2
2.2
4
2
13.6
2022–23
Cleveland
41
3
20.0
389
354
889
6.8
1.9
2
2
8.5
Miami
21
17
19.9
388
297
857
5.7
1.9
4
2
7.7
2023–24
Miami
55
5
16.8
440
344
787
6.1
2.1
3
2
8.8
2024–25
Miami
23
9
10.9
357
358
696
4.1
1.0
7
2
5.3
Career
952
693
28.9
438
369
828
10.0
2.3
6
4
16.2
All-Star
3
1
21.0
500
364
286
6.7
1.3
1.3
0
10.7
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2015
2015
Year
2015
Team
Cleveland
GP
4
GS
4
MPG
26.7
FG%
415
3P%
429
FT%
737
RPG
7.0
APG
2.5
SPG
3
BPG
5
PPG
14.3
2016†
2016†
Year
2016†
Team
Cleveland
GP
20
GS
19
MPG
30.6
FG%
385
3P%
414
FT%
840
RPG
8.8
APG
2.1
SPG
5
BPG
4
PPG
14.7
2017
2017
Year
2017
Team
Cleveland
GP
18
GS
18
MPG
32.1
FG%
436
3P%
450
FT%
840
RPG
10.6
APG
1.7
SPG
1.2
BPG
9
PPG
16.8
2018
2018
Year
2018
Team
Cleveland
GP
21
GS
21
MPG
31.4
FG%
392
3P%
340
FT%
922
RPG
10.2
APG
1.6
SPG
7
BPG
4
PPG
14.9
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
Miami
GP
20
GS
18
MPG
17.9
FG%
378
3P%
375
FT%
875
RPG
5.6
APG
1.2
SPG
5
BPG
4
PPG
6.9
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
Miami
GP
5
GS
0
MPG
6.4
FG%
444
3P%
250
FT%
—
RPG
2.8
APG
8
SPG
0
BPG
0
PPG
1.8
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
88
GP
80
GS
26.7
MPG
400
FG%
397
3P%
855
FT%
8.3
RPG
1.6
APG
7
SPG
5
BPG
12.6
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2015
Cleveland
4
4
26.7
415
429
737
7.0
2.5
3
5
14.3
2016†
Cleveland
20
19
30.6
385
414
840
8.8
2.1
5
4
14.7
2017
Cleveland
18
18
32.1
436
450
840
10.6
1.7
1.2
9
16.8
2018
Cleveland
21
21
31.4
392
340
922
10.2
1.6
7
4
14.9
2023
Miami
20
18
17.9
378
375
875
5.6
1.2
5
4
6.9
2024
Miami
5
0
6.4
444
250
—
2.8
8
0
0
1.8
Career
88
80
26.7
400
397
855
8.3
1.6
7
5
12.6
· Career statistics › College
2007–08
2007–08
Year
2007–08
Team
UCLA
GP
39
GS
38
MPG
29.6
FG%
559
3P%
354
FT%
767
RPG
10.6
APG
1.9
SPG
7
BPG
1.4
PPG
17.5
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2007–08
UCLA
39
38
29.6
559
354
767
10.6
1.9
7
1.4
17.5

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    https://www.bruinsnation.com/2008/9/11/612362/kevin-love-on-the-cover-of
  186. "Dwight, Kevin Love, DWill on 'The Suite Life'"
    https://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/01/video-dwight-kevin-love-dwill-on-the-suite-life/
  187. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2952776/
  188. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204298/
  189. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446150/
  190. Chief Marketer
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180316124102/https://www.chiefmarketer.com/pro-awards-winners/best-promotion-budget-250000-gold
  191. Bleacher Report
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180706230250/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1391995-kyrie-irving-and-kevin-love-team-up-for-epic-uncle-drew-pepsi-max-ad
  192. News 5 Cleveland WEWS
    https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/cavs-love-honored-for-mental-health-advocacy-charity-work
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