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.