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Kevin Love biography, net worth and NBA salary

Kevin Love. Photo/ESPN
  • He is an American professional basketball player
  • He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • He was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2008 NBA draft

Kevin Love is an American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be a whopping $100-$150 million based on his salary as an NBA player. He is the son of former NBA player Stan Love and we can ascertain his profession to his father’s influence on the sport.

Love attended Lake Oswego High School in Oregon where he was named a Gatorade National Player of the Year before he joined the University of California, Los Angeles. He declared for the NBA and was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2008 NBA draft and was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on the draft night, where he played for six seasons, to the Cleveland Cavaliers for nine seasons and he recently joined the Miami Heat where he presently plays.

Kevin Love Biography

Full name Kevin Wesley Love
Age 35 years old
Height 2.03 m
Place of birth Santa Monica, California, U.S
Date of birth September 7 1988
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Kevin Love Net Worth

Kevin Love has an impressive net worth in 2023 estimated to be $100-$150 million, primarily from his salary as an NBA player. Love was drafted in the 2008 NBA draft and was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on the draft night where he played for six seasons, where he earned about $52 million in salary for the entire season he played with the team.

He then joined the Cleveland Cavaliers where he played for nine seasons, earning a total of $244 million in salary. The player recently joined Miami Heat on a two-year contract worth $7.8 million, plus an annual salary of $3.9 million. In addition to his career earnings, he has won several endorsements that also generated millions of dollars every year.

Kevin Love

Kevin Love. Photo/X.com

Love is also a businessman with several business ventures including a clothing line that has a wide range of menswear like jerseys, jackets, shorts and accessories. He also signed a multi-year endorsement with a Chinese sportswear brand and all these sources of income have significantly helped in the growth of his current net worth.

Kevin Love Personal Life

Kelvin Wesley Love was born on September 7 1988 in Santa Monica, California to Stn and Karen Love. His father Stan is a former NBA player who played for several teams including Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. He has two siblings, his elder sister Emily and the youngest of the three, Megan. 

Love attended Lake Oswego High School in Oregon where he was a star basketball player, leading the team to three consecutive state championships and won numerous awards including Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year twice and USA Today All-USA First Team twice. He then joined the University of California, Los Angeles for one season and led the team to a final-four appearance.

After his freshman season, Love declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2008 NBA draft, on the draft night, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves where he played for six seasons, to the Cleveland Cavaliers for nine seasons and he recently joined the Miami Heat on a two-year contract.

Love also represented the US men’s basketball team and was part of the team that won a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 London Olympics where they also won a gold medal.

Kevin Love Career

Love attended Lake Oswego High School in Oregon where he was a star basketball player, leading the team to three consecutive state championships and won numerous awards including Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year twice and USA Today All-USA First Team twice. He then joined the University of California, Los Angeles for one season and led the team to a final-four appearance.

After his freshman season, Love declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2008 NBA draft, on the draft night, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves where he played for six seasons, to the Cleveland Cavaliers for nine seasons and he recently joined the Miami Heat on a two-year contract.

Kevin Love. Photo/Sky Sports

Love also represented the US men’s basketball team and was part of the team that won a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 London Olympics where they also won a gold medal.

Luxury Collection

Kevin is a car enthusiast and in his selection, he owns brands like;

  • Ford Mustang GT
  • Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
  • Ferrari 488 GTB among others
  • FAQs
  1. How old is he?

35 years old

2. What is his net worth in 2023?

$100-$150 million

3. Was he drafted in the NBA?

Yes

4. Who drafted him in the NBA?

Memphis Grizzlies

5. Is Love married?

Yes

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