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 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
