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 for the Miami Heat. A five-time All-Star, Love won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He has also been selected to the All-NBA Second Team twice. He won a gold medal with the United States national team at both the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2011, Love was named the NBA Most Improved Player and led the league in rebounding, demonstrating his prowess on both ends of the court.

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

September 7, 1988: Kevin Love's Birth

On September 7, 1988, Kevin Wesley Love was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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1996: Walt Hazzard's Number Retired

In 1996, Walt Hazzard's number was retired by UCLA. Kevin Love later received permission to wear number 42, previously retired for Walt Hazzard, during the 2007-08 season.

July 2006: Verbal Commitment to UCLA

In July 2006, Kevin Love verbally committed to play college basketball at UCLA.

2007: Wearing number 42 for the Bruins

Before the 2007-08 season, Kevin Love received permission from Walt Hazzard to wear number 42 for the Bruins, even though the school had retired the number in 1996.

April 17, 2008: Announcement of Intent to Enter the NBA Draft

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

2008: UCLA Bruins Final Four Appearance

In 2008, Kevin Love led the UCLA Bruins to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

November 2017: Panic attack during a game

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

March 2018: Sharing his experience with mental health struggles

In March 2018, Kevin Love revealed he had been seeing a therapist for several months following a panic attack during a game in November 2017 and penned an article in The Players' Tribune entitled, "Everyone Is Going Through Something".

August 2018: Continued advocacy for mental health awareness

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 focusing on mental health, particularly for young boys.