KEVIN LOVE (MIA)
#0•K. LOVE
F/C • 6’8, 251 lbs; 17th year, UCLA
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: (VETERAN) INSIDE-OUT POWER FORWARD
In his prime, there’s no doubt that K-Love was one of the league’s top bigs – grabbed at least 10 boards every single night, feasted from the mid-post (and later downtown), tough to check in the paint; adjusted to a lesser role during CLE's title appearances (won a chip for his efforts!); spaces the floor perfectly for penetrating guards (allows room for driving lanes) – excellent PnR partner; plays a lot of five: stretches out opposing bigs, though not the most ideal defensive complement v. smaller, more uptempo lineups; master outlet passer – with a flicka da wrist, Love zips terrific touchdown passes to streaking teammates; has aged gracefully into a top reserve who helps maintain offensive rhythm in the second unit; signed w/ Heat (2023) – remains effective as his career winds down: Love’s positive play is normally a barometer for success
SIGNATURE!
STRAIGHTAWAY TRIPLE
BOARD --> TOUCHDOWN PASS
#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, ALL-STAR, NBA CHAMPION,
BUCKET-GETTER, SNIPER
MORE ON K. LOVE
NBA Champion (2016)
5x All-Star (’11, ’12, ’14, ’17-'18)
2x All-NBA Second Team ('12, '14)
Most Improved Player (2011)
Had a 31-31 game – #neverforget (2010)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 76
(via Delay of Game Hoops & NBA)