Early Life and Education of Kevin Love: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kevin Love, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kevin Love is a professional basketball player, currently with the Utah Jazz. A five-time All-Star, Love previously won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He has twice been named to the All-NBA Second Team. Love also represented the United States internationally, winning gold medals at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2011, he was named the NBA's Most Improved Player, also leading the league in rebounding that year.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 7, 1988: Kevin Love Born

On September 7, 1988, Kevin Wesley Love was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz.

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1996: Walt Hazzard's Jersey Retired

In 1996, Walt Hazzard had his jersey retired at UCLA, before Kevin Love asked to wear it in 2007.

2005: State Championship Game Loss

In 2005, during his sophomore season, Kevin Love led the Lake Oswego Lakers to the state championship game, where they lost to Jesuit High School.

July 2006: Verbal Commitment to UCLA

In July 2006, Kevin Love verbally committed to play college basketball at UCLA, also considering North Carolina.

2007: Allowed to Wear Retired Number

Before the 2007-08 season, Kevin Love received permission to wear number 42 for the Bruins, a number retired for Walt Hazzard.

2007: Love Nominated to All-Pac-10 tournament team

In 2007, Kevin Love was nominated to the All-Pac-10 tournament team.

April 17, 2008: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 17, 2008, Kevin Love announced his intention to leave UCLA and enter the 2008 NBA draft.

2008: UCLA Bruins to Final Four

In 2008, Kevin Love helped UCLA to the regular season Pac-10 conference championship, the conference tournament championship, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, reaching the Final Four.

2008: NBA Draft and Trade to Timberwolves

In 2008, Kevin Love played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and led the team to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA tournament. Love was drafted fifth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2008 NBA draft, and was immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for O. J. Mayo and other players.

December 4, 2009: Return from Injury

On December 4, 2009, Kevin Love returned to the Timberwolves lineup after recovering from a broken hand.

2010: McHale Not Returning

In 2010, Kevin Love used his Twitter account to break the story that Kevin McHale would not return to coach the Timberwolves for the 2009–2010 season.

November 2017: Love suffers panic attack

In November 2017, Kevin Love suffered a panic attack during a game leading him to seek therapy.

March 2018: Love reveals therapy for mental health

In March 2018, Kevin Love revealed that he had been seeing a therapist for several months after experiencing a panic attack during a game in November 2017. He also published an article in The Players' Tribune entitled, "Everyone Is Going Through Something", discussing mental health.

August 2018: Love advocates for mental health awareness and commits to forming a foundation

In August 2018, Kevin Love continued his advocacy for mental health awareness, discussing his family's history of depression and committing to forming a foundation focused on mental health, particularly for young boys.