Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information about Kevin Love:
- 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) (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)
- Championship Rings: 1 (2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Kids: No children as of now
- Siblings:
- One older brother: Collin Love
- One sister: Emily Love
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.