History of Kevin Love in Timeline

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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1964: Wilt Chamberlain's record

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Wilt Chamberlain holds the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles from 1964 to 1967.

1967: Wilt Chamberlain's record

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Wilt Chamberlain holds the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles from 1964 to 1967.

1973: Elvin Hayes's streak of 55 consecutive double-doubles

Love was two short of Elvin Hayes's streak of 55 consecutive double-doubles set in the 1973–74 season.

1976: Longest streak since the ABA–NBA merger

On March 13, Love's consecutive double-double streak ended at 53 games in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was the longest streak since the ABA–NBA merger in 1976, surpassing Malone's 51-game streak from 1979 to 1980.

1979: Longest streak since the ABA–NBA merger

1980: Longest streak since the ABA–NBA merger

1982: First player to average at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a season since Malone

In the 2010-11 NBA season, Kevin Love became the first player to average at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a season since Malone in the 1982–83 season.

1982: Moses Malone recorded a 30-30 game

On November 12, 2010, Love became the first player to record a 30–30 game since Moses Malone in 1982.

1984: Olajuwon leads the league

In 1984–85, Hakeem Olajuwon led the league. Love also ranked first in the league in offensive rebound percentage, becoming the first rookie to lead the league since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984–85.

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.

Others born on this day/year

1992: Hakeem Olajuwon double-doubles

Love began 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: 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.

1996: Charles Barkley recorded 33 rebounds

On November 12, 2010, Love became the 19th player to record a "30–30" game, when he recorded 31 points along with a career-high 31 rebounds. His 31 rebounds set a Timberwolves franchise record and were also the most by a player in an NBA game since Charles Barkley recorded 33 rebounds in a game in 1996.

2005: Loss in the state championship game

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.

2007: Love's Pac-10 season

At the end of the 2007-08 regular season, 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: 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.

2007: Garnett traded from the Timberwolves

In 2010–11, Love's No. 42 was the Wolves' top-selling jersey; sales were comparable to Kevin Garnett's when he was in his prime. He emerged as the new face of the franchise since Garnett was traded from the Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics in 2007.

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.

2008: All-Pac-10 Tournament Team Nomination and Pac-10 Conference Championship

In 2008, Kevin Love was nominated to the All-Pac-10 tournament team and guided UCLA to the regular season Pac-10 conference championship.

October 16, 2009: Broken Hand Injury

On October 16, 2009, in a pre-season game against the Chicago Bulls, Kevin Love broke his left hand, sidelining him for the start of the season.

December 4, 2009: Return from Injury

On December 4, 2009, Kevin Love returned to play against the New Orleans Hornets after recovering from a broken hand injury.

2009: Participation in USA National Team Mini-Camp

In 2009, Kevin Love was invited to participate in the USA National Team mini-camp in Las Vegas.

2009: Named to 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 recorded a "30-30" game against the New York Knicks, scoring 31 points and securing 31 rebounds, setting a Timberwolves franchise record.

2010: Longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA-NBA merger.

During the 2010–11 season, Love established the longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA–NBA merger.

2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 2010, Kevin Love was a member of the gold medal-winning United States national team at the FIBA World Championship.

2010: top-selling jersey

In 2010–11, Love's No. 42 was the Wolves' top-selling jersey; sales were comparable to Kevin Garnett's when he was in his prime.

2010: Kevin McHale would not return to coach the Timberwolves for the 2009-2010 season.

In the off-season, Love also generated attention from his Twitter account when he broke the story that Kevin McHale would not return to coach the Timberwolves for the 2009–2010 season.

February 4, 2011: NBA All-Star Selection

On February 4, 2011, Kevin Love was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game as a replacement for the injured Yao Ming.

2011: NBA Most Improved Player Award

In 2011, Kevin Love received the NBA Most Improved Player Award and led the league in rebounding.

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: Selection for the 2012 Olympic Team

On July 7, 2012, Kevin Love was selected to the 2012 Olympic team.

October 17, 2012: Love to Miss Six to Eight Weeks

On October 17, 2012, Kevin Love was reported to miss six to eight weeks due to breaking the third and fourth metacarpals on his right (shooting) hand during a morning workout.

2012: Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 2012, Kevin Love won a gold medal as part of the United States national team at the Summer Olympics.

January 3, 2013: Love Refractures Shooting Hand

On January 3, 2013, Kevin Love refractured his shooting hand in a game against the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves announced Love's injury would require surgery, and he was expected to miss an additional eight to ten weeks of playing time.

2013: Love Sets NBA Record

In 2013–14, Kevin Love set an NBA record, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 900 rebounds and 100 3-pointers in a single season.

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 a career-high 10 assists in a 121–104 win over the Utah Jazz.

April 2, 2014: Love Records 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 102–88 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. The Timberwolves received Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett from Cleveland, and Thaddeus Young from the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Philadelphia 76ers received Luc Mbah a Moute and Alexey Shved from Minnesota and a 2015 first-round draft pick from Cleveland.

2014: Trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2014, Kevin Love was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

January 23, 2015: Klay Thompson Sets Record

On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors set the record at 37 in the third quarter. The record is being referenced in Kevin Love's entry.

February 8, 2015: Love Scores Season-High 32 Points

On February 8, 2015, Kevin Love scored a season-high 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting in a 120–105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

June 24, 2015: Love opts out of final year of contract

On June 24, 2015, Kevin 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.

November 23, 2015: Love Scores Season-High 34 Points

On November 23, 2015, Kevin Love scored 27 of his season-high 34 points in the first half of the Cavaliers' 117–103 win over the Orlando Magic.

2015: Potential free agency

The four-year contract extension worth up to $62 million was finally agreed to, and signed, on January 25, allowing Love to become an unrestricted free agent as early as 2015.

January 29, 2016: Love Scores 29 Points Against Detroit

On January 29, 2016, Kevin Love had his best game since November 23, scoring 29 points on 9-of-19 shooting in a 114–106 win over the Detroit Pistons. It was the first time all season that Love, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving each reached 20 points in a game.

October 25, 2016: Love Records 23 Points and 12 Rebounds

On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring before the season opener, Kevin Love recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 117–88 win over the New York Knicks.

November 23, 2016: Love Scores 40 Points, 34 in First Quarter

On November 23, 2016, Kevin Love scored 40 points, including an NBA-record 34 in the first quarter, to help the Cavaliers defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137–125. His 34 first-quarter points were the second most all-time in a quarter.

2016: NBA Championship with Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2016, Kevin Love won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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

On February 14, 2017, Kevin Love underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body from his left knee, and was subsequently ruled out for approximately six weeks, thus 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 102–99 win over the Boston Celtics. He hit a critical 3-pointer with 46.3 seconds left to put Cleveland up 102–98.

November 7, 2017: Love Records Season-Best 32 Points and 16 Rebounds

On November 7, 2017, Kevin Love had a then season-best game with 32 points and 16 rebounds in a 124–119 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 2017: Panic attack during a game

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

November 28, 2017: Love Scores 38 Points Against Miami

On November 28, 2017, Kevin Love scored 32 of his 38 points in the first half of the Cavaliers' 108–97 win over the Miami Heat. He scored 22 points in the first quarter and finished 10 of 16 from the field and 14 of 17 on free throws.

December 25, 2017: Love Scores Game-High 31 Points

On December 25, 2017, Kevin Love had a game-high 31 points and a season-best 18 rebounds in a 99–92 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

2017: Cavaliers Lose NBA Finals

After going down 3–0 in the 2017 NBA Finals, Kevin Love made six 3-pointers and had 23 points in Game 4 to help Cleveland extend the series and avoid a sweep with a 137–116 win over the Warriors. The Cavaliers went on to lose to the Warriors in Game 5, thus losing the series 4–1.

January 30, 2018: Love Fractures Left Hand

On January 30, 2018, Kevin Love left the Cavaliers' game against the Detroit Pistons with a fracture in his left hand.

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".

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 98–87 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

July 24, 2018: Love Signs Four-Year Extension with Cavaliers

On July 24, 2018, Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the Cavaliers.

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.

2018: Injury struggles begin

From 2018 to 2021, Kevin Love suffered multiple injuries, impacting his playing time and performance.

February 8, 2019: Love Returns After Injury

On February 8, 2019, Kevin Love returned to action after missing 50 games due to an injured left foot. He started and played the first six minutes against the Washington Wizards, scoring four points, before not returning to the game.

2019: Love Clashes with Coach

In 2019–20, Kevin Love clashed with new Cleveland head coach John Beilein, who was replaced mid-season by J. B. Bickerstaff.

March 12, 2020: Donation 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. Cavaliers center Andre Drummond donated an additional $60,000.

April 26, 2020: 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: Kevin Love Fund Pledged $500,000 to UCLA

On June 22, 2020, The Kevin Love Fund pledged $500,000, matched by the UCLA Centennial Term Chair Match, to establish the Kevin Love Fund Chair in UCLA's psychology department.

2020: Love Suffers Calf Injury

In the first preseason game of 2020–21, Kevin Love suffered a calf injury, which caused him to miss the regular season opener.

January 31, 2021: Engagement to Kate Bock

On January 31, 2021, Kevin Love got engaged to Canadian model Kate Bock after dating for "nearly five years".

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 102–94 win over the Boston Celtics, ending the Cavaliers' 11-game losing streak.

2021: Reserve role with the Cavaliers

In 2021, Kevin Love transitioned into a reserve role with the Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season.

December 31, 2021: Love Scores Highest-Scoring Game in Over Four Seasons

On December 31, 2021, Kevin Love had 35 points on 10-for-18 shooting, including a 7-for-14 on 3-pointers, for his highest-scoring game in over four seasons against the Atlanta Hawks.