Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Kevin Love:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kevin Wesley Love
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 7, 1988
  • Hometown: Santa Monica, California
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m)
  • Shoe Size: 19 US
  • Number: Wears jersey number 42 and 0 throughout his career
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Lake Oswego High School (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Bruins) (2007–2008)
  • NBA Draft: 2008, Round 1, Pick 5 by the Memphis Grizzlies (rights traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2014)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2023)
    • Miami Heat (2023–present)
  • Trade History: Kevin Love Trade History
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Kids: No children as of now
  • Siblings:
    • One older brother: Collin Love
    • One sister: Emily Love

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kevin Love’s player archetype is that of a skilled stretch big, a rebound-heavy forward-center whose game has long blended floor spacing, outlet passing, and half-court offensive polish. At 6-foot-10 and 251 pounds, he brought real frontcourt size, strong hands, and enough strength to control the glass, while his offensive value came from operating as a scoring-and-passing big who could space to the arc, punish mismatches, and ignite transition with elite long outlet passes. Defensively, he was more positional than explosive, usually offering value through rebounding, anticipation, and bodying up rather than rim protection or switch-heavy disruption. His overall play style was cerebral and skill-based, built around shooting touch, passing feel, and physical rebounding more than vertical athleticism, which made him one of the more distinctive offensive bigs of his era. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Kevin Love is known for his elite rebounding, scoring ability, and exceptional outlet passing.
  • He was a critical part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Championship team, playing alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
  • Love is a five-time NBA All-Star and has won the NBA Most Improved Player Award (2011).
  • Off the court, Love is an advocate for mental health awareness and founded the Kevin Love Fund to support mental wellness initiatives.
  • He is also the nephew of Mike Love, a member of the Beach Boys, connecting him to a musical legacy.

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Kevin Love Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Kevin Love | Forward-Center | Utah Jazz
SB Nation — Kevin Love’s been practicing outlet passes for moments like this since he was a kid
ESPN — It takes two: Minnesota’s outlet mall