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 playing for the Utah Jazz. A five-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Second Team member, he won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He has also earned gold medals representing the United States in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Love was named the NBA Most Improved Player in 2011 and led the NBA in rebounding that same year, highlighting his successful career.

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1964: Wilt Chamberlain's Double-Double Record

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

1967: Wilt Chamberlain's Double-Double Record

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

1973: Elvin Hayes' Double-Double Streak

Elvin Hayes had a streak of 55 consecutive double-doubles set in the 1973–74 season. On March 13, 2011, Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended at 53 games, falling 2 short of Elvin Hayes's streak.

1976: ABA-NBA Merger

Kevin Love set a team record with his 38th consecutive double-double on February 8, 2011, breaking a record that was the longest streak since the ABA–NBA merger in 1976.

1979: Moses Malone's Consecutive Double-Double Streak

Moses Malone set a 51-game streak from 1979 to 1980. On March 13, 2011, Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended at 53 games, surpassing Moses Malone's streak.

1980: Moses Malone's Consecutive Double-Double Streak

Moses Malone set a 51-game streak from 1979 to 1980. On March 13, 2011, Kevin Love's consecutive double-double streak ended at 53 games, surpassing Moses Malone's streak.

1982: Moses Malone's 30-30 Game

In 1982, Moses Malone recorded a 30-30 game, and it was the last time until Kevin Love repeated the feat in 2010.

1984: Hakeem Olajuwon Led the League

In 1984-85, Hakeem Olajuwon led the league as a rookie, a feat that Kevin Love would later duplicate.

1992: Olajuwon's Double Doubles

Kevin 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's 33 Rebound Game

In 1996, Charles Barkley recorded 33 rebounds in a game, being the most by a player in an NBA game until Kevin Love set a Timberwolves franchise record with 31 rebounds in 2010.

2007: All-Pac-10 Tournament Team Nomination

In 2008 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball tournament, Kevin Love was nominated to the All-Pac-10 tournament team.

2008: Pac-10 Champion & Final Four Appearance

In 2008, Kevin Love guided UCLA to the regular season Pac-10 conference championship, the conference tournament championship, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, reaching the Final Four.

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 became the 19th player to record a "30–30" game, with 31 points and 31 rebounds against the New York Knicks. His 31 rebounds set a Timberwolves franchise record.

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.

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 was awarded 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 makes 2012 Olympic team

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

2012: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2012, Kevin Love won a gold medal as part 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 achieved his first career triple-double, scoring 37 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and making a career-high 10 assists in a 121–104 victory against the Utah Jazz.

April 2, 2014: Love Records Third Career Triple Double

On April 2, 2014, Kevin Love achieved his third career triple-double, scoring 24 points, securing 16 rebounds, and making 10 assists in a 102–88 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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.

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

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.

October 25, 2016: Love Receives Championship Ring and Scores 23 Points

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 Championship with Cleveland Cavaliers

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

January 26, 2017: Love Named Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve

On January 26, 2017, Kevin Love was selected as an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

October 17, 2017: Love Scores 15 Points in Season Opener Win

On October 17, 2017, in the Cavaliers' season opener, Kevin Love scored 15 points, including a critical 3-pointer, in a 102–99 win over the Boston Celtics.

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 with 32 points and 16 rebounds in a 124–119 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 28, 2017: Love Scores 38 Points Against Heat

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.

December 25, 2017: Love Scores Game-High 31 Points in Loss to Warriors

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.

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

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

December 31, 2021: Love Scores 35 Points Against Hawks

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