Overview

• Kevin Love revealed on Instagram the death of his father, Stan Love, a former NBA and ABA player, at the age of 76.
• Stan Love played for the Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs after being drafted ninth overall in 1971.
• In a moving post, Kevin Love shared lessons from his father, expressing gratitude for their reconciliation and the values passed on to him.
• The Miami Heat respected Love’s privacy during his absence from the playoffs, which was initially listed as for personal reasons.
• NBA peers, fans, and figures, including photographer Andrew D. Bernstein, have offered condolences and support to Love and his family.