Kevin Wesley Love, commonly known as Kevin Love, is a famous professional basketball player who has dedicated his career to the sport.
An outstanding forward, he currently showcases his talent on the court for the Miami Heat in the prestigious National Basketball Association (NBA).
Since starting his NBA journey in 2008, Love has honed his skills and made a significant impact on a variety of teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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- Full name: Kevin Wesley Love
- Stage Name: Kevin Love
- Date of birth: September 7, 1988
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of birth: Santa Monica, California
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Basketball
- Height: 2.03m
- Parents: Stan Love and Karen Love
- Siblings: Collin Love and Emily Love
- Spouse: Cody Horn and Kate Bock
- Children: Knox Eli
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $150 million
Early life and education
Kevin Love, a celebrated professional basketball player, was born on September 7, 1988, in the vibrant city of Santa Monica, California. His childhood was shaped by the loving presence of his parents, Stan Love and Karen Love.
Growing up, Kevin shared his journey with his two siblings, Collin Love and Emily Love. He attended Lake Oswego High School and eventually completed his studies at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles.
Career
Love was selected fifth overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, but was immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for the Timberwolves for six seasons, averaging 18.3 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He was a three-time All-Star and was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2011.
Love joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 and became part of the much-anticipated “Big Three” alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. Despite reaching the NBA Finals four times in his first four seasons with the team, they could only win one championship in 2016.
Despite dealing with numerous injuries in recent years, Love has made a strong comeback in the 2021-22 season. As the sixth man for the Cavaliers, he has shown his skills by averaging 13.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
This remarkable feat is even more impressive given his limited playing time in previous seasons. Due to injury, he played just 60 games in 2018-19, 22 in 2019-20 and 42 in 2020-21.
Awards and nominations
NBA Awards:
- NBA Champion: (with Cleveland Cavaliers)
- NBA Most Improved Player:
- 5-time NBA All-Star:
- 2x NBA 2nd All-Star Team:
- NBA Rookie Team 2:
- NBA Three-Point Shooting Contest Champion:
- NBA rebounding leader:
Other awards:
- Consensus First All-American Team:
- Pac-10 Player of the Year:
- All-Pac-10 Team:
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year:
- Gatorade Player of the Year:
- 2x Parade All-American Team:
Social media
- Twitter: @kevinlove
- Instagram: Kevin Love
- Facebook: Kevin Love
Personal life
Love, 35, is currently in a serious relationship with beautiful model Kate Bock. Their romance began in 2016 and blossomed into an engagement in 2021, symbolizing their deep connection and devotion to each other.
The couple’s joy was further multiplied when they welcomed their adorable son Knox Eli in June 2023, marking a new chapter of happiness for their growing family.
Before finding love with Bock, Love was romantically linked to talented actress and model Cody Horn from 2014 to 2016. In addition, Love also had a short but passionate relationship with multi-talented singer and actress Victoria Monet in 2013.
Net worth
Kevin Love, an American basketball forward, is said to have a net worth of $150 million.
Various sources give conflicting estimates, some valuing him at close to $100 million while others estimate his net worth at closer to $150 million.
