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 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 7, 2012: Selection for the 2012 Olympic Team

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.