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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Kevin Love was born in 1988 in Santa Monica, California. He is the second <a href="/biography/kevin-love">child</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Love_(basketball)">Stan</a> and Karen Love. His father, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Love_(basketball)">Stan Love</a>, is a former NBA player. Kevin was raised in Oregon, where basketball became an early and prominent part of his life. He began playing at a young age and showed remarkable talent throughout his youth.</p>

<p>Kevin comes from a well-known family with strong ties to both sports and music. His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Love">uncle</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Love">Mike Love</a>, is one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, while his aunt, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_McCartney_Hearst">Kathleen McCartney Hearst</a>, is a respected triathlete. He has two siblings—an older brother named Collin and a younger sister named Emily.</p>

<h2>High School and College Career</h2>
<p>Love played high school basketball for Lake Oswego High School in Oregon. As a sophomore, he averaged 25.3 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, leading the Lake Oswego Lakers to the state championship game in 2005, although they lost to Jesuit High School. His high school career was not without controversy; Nike removed him from the Portland Elite Legends AAU team after he participated in the ABCD Camp, which featured top recruits outside of the Nike sponsorship program.</p>

<p>After high school, Love played one season of college basketball at UCLA. He helped lead the Bruins to the Final Four in the 2008 NCAA Tournament. His performance earned him First-Team All-American honors and the title of Pac-12 Player of the Year. He declared for the NBA Draft after his freshman year, forgoing the remaining three years of college eligibility.</p>

<h2>NBA Draft and Early Professional Career</h2>
<p>Kevin Love was selected fifth overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. On draft night, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the third overall pick. Love quickly established himself as one of the league's top rebounders and consistent scorers during his time in Minnesota.</p>

<p>In the 2010–2011 season, he set the record for the longest streak of consecutive games with double figures in both points and rebounds since the ABA-NBA merger. His all-around performance solidified his status as one of the premier big men in the league.</p>

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<h2>Career with the Cleveland Cavaliers</h2>
<p>In 2014, Love was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, forming a new "Big Three" alongside <a href="/biography/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="/biography/kyrie-irving">Kyrie Irving</a>. He played a pivotal role in the Cavaliers' NBA championship run in 2016, helping the team come back from a 3–1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. Love has been selected to the NBA All-Star team five times over the course of his career.</p>

<p>In 2015, he signed a five-year, $113 million contract extension with Cleveland. As of 2017, his annual salary was approximately $21.17 million. That same year, he sustained a left knee injury that temporarily sidelined him from competition. Despite injuries, he has remained a valuable contributor to the team.</p>

<h2>Team USA and International Play</h2>
<p>Love has also had notable success on the international stage. He was a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Love">member</a> of the USA Men's National Basketball Team that won a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and again at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. His rebounding and floor-spacing skills were instrumental in the team’s victories.</p>

<h2>Philanthropy and Off-Court Activities</h2>
<p>In 2009, Kevin Love became the first NBA player to join the Hoops for St. Jude charity program, supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This followed his participation in the Rookie Relief community initiative during his first year in the NBA. Love has continued to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including advocacy for mental health awareness in later years.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Kevin Love is in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Bock">Kate Bock</a>, a professional model known for her work in major fashion magazines. As of 2017, Love’s net worth was estimated to be around $44 million. Fans can follow him on Instagram for updates on his professional and personal life.</p>

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