Kevin Love's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kevin Love. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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1964: Chamberlain's Streak

Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended on March 13, 2011, with Wilt Chamberlain holding the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles from 1964 to 1967.

1967: Chamberlain's Streak

Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended on March 13, 2011, with Wilt Chamberlain holding the record with 227 consecutive double-doubles from 1964 to 1967.

1973: Hayes's Streak

Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended on March 13, 2011, being two games short of Elvin Hayes's streak of 55 consecutive double-doubles set in the 1973-74 season.

1976: ABA-NBA Merger

Kevin Love set a team record on February 8, 2011 for consecutive double-doubles since the ABA-NBA Merger in 1976.

1979: Malone's Streak

Kevin Love set a team record on February 8, 2011, surpassing Moses Malone's 51-game streak from 1979 to 1980 since the ABA-NBA merger.

1980: Malone's Streak

Kevin Love set a team record on February 8, 2011, surpassing Moses Malone's 51-game streak from 1979 to 1980 since the ABA-NBA merger.

1982: Moses Malone Recorded a 30-30 Game

In 1982, Moses Malone recorded a 30-30 game, and was the last player to do so until Kevin Love did it on November 12, 2010.

1982: Malone's Averages

Kevin Love became the first player to average at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a season since Moses Malone in the 1982–83 season.

1984: Hakeem Olajuwon led League as Rookie

In the 1984-85 season, Hakeem Olajuwon was the last rookie to lead the league in offensive rebound percentage before Kevin Love

1992: Olajuwon 15 Straight Double-Doubles

At the start of the season in January 2012, Kevin Love recorded 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 Recorded 33 Rebounds

In 1996, Charles Barkley recorded 33 rebounds which was the most rebounds recorded in an NBA game until Kevin Love recorded 31 rebounds in a game on November 12, 2010.

December 4, 2009: Return from Injury

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

2009: Named to 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, scoring 31 points and grabbing 31 rebounds against the New York Knicks.

2010: Double-Double Streak

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

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.

February 4, 2011: First 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 won the NBA Most Improved Player Award and led the league in rebounding.

July 7, 2012: Love makes the Olympic team

On July 7, 2012, Kevin Love made the 2012 Olympic team.

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.

2013: Love sets NBA record

In 2013–14, Kevin Love set an NBA record by becoming the first player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 900 rebounds and 100 3-pointers in a single season. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second time in his career.

February 22, 2014: Love records first career triple double

On February 22, 2014, Kevin Love achieved his first career triple double, scoring 37 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and making a career-high 10 assists in a 121–104 victory 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.

November 23, 2015: Love scores season-high 34 points

On November 23, 2015, Kevin Love scored a season-high 34 points, with 27 of those points occurring in the first half, during the Cavaliers' 117–103 victory over the Orlando Magic.

October 25, 2016: Love scores 23 points after receiving championship ring

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.

2016: NBA Champion with Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2016, Kevin Love won an NBA championship as a member of 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.

November 7, 2017: Love has season-best game with 32 points and 16 rebounds

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

November 28, 2017: Love scores 38 points against Miami Heat

On November 28, 2017, Kevin Love scored 38 points, with 32 of them in the first half, during the Cavaliers' 108–97 win over the Miami Heat. He scored 22 points in the first quarter.

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.

May 12, 2021: Love logs season-high 30 points and 14 rebounds

On May 12, 2021, Kevin Love achieved his fifth double-double of the season, recording a season-high 30 points and 14 rebounds in a 102–94 victory over the Boston Celtics, which ended the Cavaliers' 11-game losing streak.

December 31, 2021: Love has highest-scoring game in over four seasons

On December 31, 2021, Kevin Love scored 35 points against the Atlanta Hawks, marking his highest-scoring game in over four seasons. He shot 10-for-18 from the field, including 7-for-14 on 3-pointers.