History of Kevin Love in Timeline
Kevin Love is a professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat. A five-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, he won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. Love has also achieved international success, winning gold medals with the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2011, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player and led the league in rebounding, highlighting his individual accomplishments.
1964: Wilt Chamberlain's Double-Double Streak
From 1964 to 1967, Wilt Chamberlain set the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles.
1967: Wilt Chamberlain's Double-Double Streak
From 1964 to 1967, Wilt Chamberlain set the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles.
1973: Elvin Hayes' Double-Double Streak
In the 1973-74 season, Elvin Hayes set a streak of 55 consecutive double-doubles that Love nearly achieved in 2011.
1976: ABA-NBA Merger
In March 2011, Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended at 53 games which was the longest streak since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
1979: Moses Malone's Double-Double Streak
In 1979 to 1980, Moses Malone had a 51-game double-double streak, which was broken by Kevin Love in 2011.
1980: Moses Malone's Double-Double Streak
In 1979 to 1980, Moses Malone had a 51-game double-double streak, which was broken by Kevin Love in 2011.
1982: Moses Malone's 30-30 Game
In 1982, Moses Malone achieved a 30-30 game, a feat that Kevin Love duplicated on November 12, 2010.
1984: Hakeem Olajuwon Rookie Record
In 1984-85, Hakeem Olajuwon became the first rookie to lead the league in offensive rebound percentage, a feat Kevin Love later matched.
September 7, 1988: Kevin Love's Birth
On September 7, 1988, Kevin Wesley Love was born. He would grow up to be a professional basketball player.
1992: Hakeem Olajuwon Double-Doubles
Kevin Love started the season recording 15 straight double-doubles, the first player to do so since Hakeem Olajuwon in the beginning of the 1992–93 NBA season.
1996: Charles Barkley Rebound Record
In 1996, Charles Barkley recorded 33 rebounds, setting a record that would be later approached by Kevin Love's 31 rebounds in a game.
1996: Walt Hazzard's Number Retirement
In 1996, Walt Hazzard's number 42 was retired at UCLA, before Kevin Love requested to wear it.
2005: State Championship Game Loss
In 2005, Kevin Love's sophomore season, he 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, choosing them over North Carolina.
2007: All-American Honors
At the end of the 2007-08 regular season, Kevin Love was named consensus first-team All-American, Pac-10 Player of the Year, All-Pac-10, and Pac-10 Freshman of the Year.
2007: Number 42 at UCLA
Before the 2007–08 season, Kevin Love received permission to wear number 42 at UCLA, a number retired for Walt Hazzard.
2007: Kevin Garnett Trade
In 2007, Kevin Garnett was traded from the Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics, after which Love emerged as the new face of the franchise.
April 17, 2008: NBA Draft Declaration
On April 17, 2008, Kevin Love announced his intention to leave UCLA and enter the 2008 NBA draft.
2008: Pac-10 Championship and Final Four
In 2008, Kevin Love helped UCLA win the Pac-10 regular season and tournament championships, earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and reaching the Final Four.
2008: Final Four Appearance and NBA Draft
In 2008, Kevin Love led the UCLA Bruins to a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He was named a consensus First Team All-American and Pac-12 player of the year. He entered the 2008 NBA draft, where he was drafted fifth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies and then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2008: Love starred in the documentary Gunnin' for That No. 1 Spot
In 2008, Kevin Love was one of the stars in the feature-length documentary Gunnin' for That No. 1 Spot.
October 16, 2009: Hand Injury
On October 16, 2009, during a pre-season game, Kevin Love broke his left hand, causing him to miss the start of the season.
December 4, 2009: Return to Timberwolves Lineup
On December 4, 2009, Kevin Love returned to play for the Timberwolves against the New Orleans Hornets.
2009: Love appeared on the cover of NCAA Basketball 09
In 2009, Kevin Love appeared on the front cover of the video game NCAA Basketball 09.
2009: Love joined the Hoops for St. Jude charity program
In 2009, Kevin Love became the first among NBA players to join the Hoops for St. Jude charity program, benefitting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2009: USA National Team Mini-Camp Invitation
In 2009, Kevin Love was invited to participate in the USA National Team mini-camp in Las Vegas.
2009: NBA All-Rookie Second Team
In 2009, Kevin Love was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and finished sixth in Rookie of the Year voting.
November 12, 2010: 30-30 Game
On November 12, 2010, Kevin Love achieved a "30–30" game, recording 31 points and a career-high 31 rebounds against the New York Knicks.
2010: Consecutive Games Recording Double Figures
During the 2010–11 season, Kevin Love established the longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA–NBA merger.
2010: Kevin McHale Won't Return
In 2009, Kevin Love generated attention when he broke the story via his Twitter account that Kevin McHale would not return to coach the Timberwolves for the 2009-2010 season.
2010: Gold Medal at FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Kevin Love was a member of the United States national team that won the gold medal at the FIBA World Championship.
2010: Love won gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Kevin Love was a member of the United States national team that won the gold medal at the FIBA World Championship.
2010: Top-Selling Jersey
In 2010-11, Kevin Love's No. 42 jersey was the Timberwolves' top-selling jersey.
February 4, 2011: NBA All-Star Selection
On February 4, 2011, Kevin Love was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement.
2011: NBA Most Improved Player Award
In 2011, Kevin Love received the NBA Most Improved Player Award and led the league in rebounding.
2011: Love signed endorsement contract with 361 Degrees
In 2011, Kevin Love signed a 6-year endorsement contract with the Chinese shoe company 361 Degrees.
January 2012: Consecutive 30-Point Games
In January 2012, Kevin Love scored 30 points in three consecutive games for the first time in his career.
July 7, 2012: Love made the 2012 Olympic team
On July 7, 2012, Kevin Love was selected for the 2012 Olympic team, which went on to win the gold medal.
October 17, 2012: Love Injured, Expected to Miss Six to Eight Weeks
On October 17, 2012, it was reported that Kevin Love would miss six to eight weeks after breaking the third and fourth metacarpals on his right hand during a morning workout.
2012: Love became an investor in the lifestyle website 12Society
In 2012, Kevin Love became an investor in the lifestyle website 12Society.
2012: Love starred in the short documentary My Life As An NBA Rookie
In 2012, Kevin Love was in the short documentary My Life As An NBA Rookie.
2012: Love appeared in Pepsi Max "Uncle Drew" internet advertising campaign
In 2012, Kevin Love was part of an internet advertising campaign by PepsiCo for Pepsi Max that featured the character "Uncle Drew" played by Kyrie Irving.
2012: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics
In 2012, Kevin Love won a gold medal as a member of the United States national team at the Summer Olympics.
January 3, 2013: Love Refractured His Shooting Hand
On January 3, 2013, Kevin Love refractured his shooting hand in a game against the Denver Nuggets, requiring surgery and sidelining him for eight to ten weeks.
February 22, 2014: Love Records First Career Triple Double
On February 22, 2014, Kevin Love recorded his first career triple double with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Utah Jazz.
April 2, 2014: Love Logs Third Career Triple Double
On April 2, 2014, Kevin Love recorded his third career triple double with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 23, 2014: Love Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
On August 23, 2014, Kevin Love was traded by the Timberwolves to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade.
2014: Trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2014, Kevin Love was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2014: Love withdrew from the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup team
In 2014, Kevin Love withdrew himself from the FIBA Basketball World Cup team due to unresolved trade talks.
June 24, 2015: Love opts out of contract
On June 24, 2015, Love opted out of the final year of his contract, worth $16.7 million in 2015–16, to return to free agency.
July 9, 2015: Love Re-Signs With Cavaliers
On July 9, 2015, Kevin Love re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, continuing his career with the team.
November 23, 2015: Love Scores Season-High 34 Points
On November 23, 2015, Kevin Love scored a season-high 34 points in a win over the Orlando Magic, with 27 of those points scored in the first half.
2015: Unrestricted Free Agency
In January 2011, Kevin Love agreed to a four-year contract extension allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent as early as 2015.
September 2016: Love donated to UCLA Athletics
In September 2016, Kevin Love donated $1 million to UCLA Athletics, matching a gift by Russell Westbrook, to fund the construction of the Mo Ostin Basketball Center.
October 25, 2016: Love Receives Championship Ring, Scores 23 Points
On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring, Kevin Love recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds in a win over the New York Knicks.
2016: Love became style ambassador for Banana Republic
In 2016, Kevin Love became the new style ambassador and campaign model for Banana Republic.
2016: NBA Championship with the Cavaliers
In 2016, Kevin Love won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking a significant triumph in his career.
January 26, 2017: Love Named All-Star Reserve
On January 26, 2017, Kevin Love was named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
February 14, 2017: Love Undergoes Knee Surgery, Ruled Out for Six Weeks
On February 14, 2017, Kevin Love underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body from his left knee, ruling him out for approximately six weeks and missing the All-Star Game.
October 17, 2017: Love Scores 15 Points in Season Opener
On October 17, 2017, in the Cavaliers' season opener, Kevin Love scored 15 points in a win over the Boston Celtics, including a critical 3-pointer in the final minute.
November 7, 2017: Love Achieves Season-Best Game with 32 Points and 16 Rebounds
On November 7, 2017, Kevin Love had a season-best game with 32 points and 16 rebounds in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
November 2017: Love had panic attack during game
In November 2017, Kevin Love had a panic attack during an NBA game, which led to him seeking therapy.
November 28, 2017: Love Scores 38 Points Against Heat
On November 28, 2017, Kevin Love scored 38 points, including 32 in the first half, in the Cavaliers' win over the Miami Heat.
December 25, 2017: Love Scores Game-High 31 Points on Christmas
On December 25, 2017, Kevin Love had a game-high 31 points and a season-best 18 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
January 30, 2018: Love Fractures Hand, Out for Six Weeks
On January 30, 2018, Kevin Love left the Cavaliers' game with a fracture in his left hand, sidelining him for six weeks.
March 2018: Love revealed he was seeing a therapist and wrote "Everyone Is Going Through Something"
In March 2018, Kevin Love revealed that he had been seeing a therapist for several months following a panic attack, and he wrote an article in The Players' Tribune entitled, "Everyone Is Going Through Something," discussing mental health.
April 1, 2018: Love Records 400th Career Double-Double
On April 1, 2018, Kevin Love recorded his 400th career double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.
July 24, 2018: Love Signs Four-Year, $120 Million Extension
On July 24, 2018, Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
August 2018: Love continued his 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 his own struggles, and committed to forming a foundation focusing on mental health.
2018: Start of Injury Struggles
From 2018 to 2021, Kevin Love suffered multiple injuries, impacting his playing time and performance.
2018: Love established the Kevin Love Fund
In 2018, Kevin Love established the Kevin Love Fund to improve physical and emotional well-being, aiming to assist more than 1 billion people over the next five years.
2018: Uncle Drew movie released
In 2018, the movie "Uncle Drew" was released, based on the Pepsi Max ad campaign which Kevin Love had participated in 2012, although he was not part of the movie production.
February 8, 2019: Love Returns to Action After Missing 50 Games
On February 8, 2019, Kevin Love returned to action after missing 50 games due to a toe injury.
March 12, 2020: Kevin Love Fund donated to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse support staff
On March 12, 2020, The Kevin Love Fund donated $100,000 to the support staff of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse who were unable to work during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
April 26, 2020: The Kevin Love Fund sent lunches to Cleveland Clinic staff
On April 26, 2020, The Kevin Love Fund sent a truckload of lunches to the staff of the Cleveland Clinic's Medical Intensive Care Unit and its COVID-19 testing sites.
June 22, 2020: Love pledged $500,000 to establish Kevin Love Fund Chair in UCLA's psychology department
On June 22, 2020, Kevin Love announced that his fund was pledging $500,000 to establish the Kevin Love Fund Chair in UCLA's psychology department, supporting research on anxiety and depression.
2020: Love withdrew from the 2020 Olympic team
In 2020, Kevin Love was selected for the Tokyo Olympic team, but withdrew after the third exhibition game, citing his recovery from a right calf injury.
January 31, 2021: Love got engaged to Kate Bock
On January 31, 2021, Kevin Love got engaged to his girlfriend of nearly five years, Canadian model Kate Bock.
May 12, 2021: Love Logs Season-High 30 Points
On May 12, 2021, Kevin Love logged his fifth double-double of the season with a season-high 30 points and 14 rebounds in a win over the Boston Celtics.
2021: Reserve Role and Sixth Man of the Year Runner-Up
In the 2021–22 season, Kevin Love transitioned to a reserve role and finished as runner-up for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
December 31, 2021: Love Scores Highest Game in Four Seasons
On December 31, 2021, against the Atlanta Hawks, Kevin Love had 35 points for his highest-scoring game in over four seasons.
June 25, 2022: Love married Kate Bock
On June 25, 2022, Kevin Love married Kate Bock at the New York Public Library in New York City.
February 2023: Joined the Miami Heat
In February 2023, Kevin Love reached a contract buyout agreement with the Cavaliers and then joined the Miami Heat, subsequently reaching his fifth NBA Finals.
February 18, 2023: Love Agrees to Contract Buyout with Cavaliers
On February 18, 2023, Kevin Love and the Cavaliers officially agreed to a contract buyout, making him a free agent.
February 20, 2023: Love Signs with Miami Heat
On February 20, 2023, Kevin Love signed with the Miami Heat, joining the team as a free agent.
June 2023: Bock gave birth to couple's first child
In June 2023, during the NBA Finals, Kate Bock gave birth to her and Kevin Love's first child.
July 6, 2023: Love re-signed with the Heat
On July 6, 2023, Kevin Love re-signed with the Miami Heat, continuing his NBA career with the team.
2023: Love expressed interest in retiring with Cavaliers
In 2023, Kevin Love announced his plan to return to Cleveland before retiring, stating he is "definitely open to coming back and retiring" with the Cavaliers.
July 6, 2024: Love re-signed with Miami Heat
On July 6, 2024, Kevin Love re-signed with the Miami Heat for another season.
