Two years after his departure from Cleveland, Kevin Love had still not returned to Ohio, having missed the two trips of Miami last season. It was therefore Wednesday evening, in the defeat of the Heat, that he was able to find the public with which he won the title of champion in 2016, in the company of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
The player was therefore hailed as it should be by the spectators of the Rocket Arena and by the franchise, with a tribute video. He did this with a simple gesture: by showing his left annular, in reference to the champion ring won against the Warriors.
“There was a lot of emotions. We talked about it with my wife the day before and again this Wednesday. Cleveland, Ohio and this franchise will always be important to me ”, Book the interior. “I will always come back. I received a lot of love from so many people here. I can't say enough good things about fans here, on people here too. »»
Erik Spoelstra would like to see more of Kevin Love in the NBA
In the heart of fans of the riders, and after the unforgettable adventure of 2016, the former All-Star will always have a unique place, just like this franchise in his. “It's hard to put words on what it means for us”he insists, having recruited his former teammates Tristan Thompson but also Richard Jefferson, who commented on the match, during this evening. “I think of that every day. »»
“He is a unique guy whose way I have crossed the way in my career. It was cool to see him being honored as well, he deserves it »slipped Max Strus, who rubbed shoulders with Kevin Love in Miami.
Remarks confirmed by his coach, who wanted to emphasize the attitude and modesty of his 36 -year -old interior, set back in Miami. “Many ancients do not want to accept this role, this transition and it has been able to do it with elegance”, Salues Erik Spoelstra. “These guys are necessary in this league. I would like to see more because the league is young and it takes mentors, players who can still play but who have emotional stability that can show the way for Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic. He sacrificed his playing time for their progress and it speaks volumes about his character. »»
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| Kevin Love | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2008-09 | Min | 81 | 25 | 45.9 | 10.5 | 78.9 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 9.1 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 11.1 |
| 2009-10 | Min | 60 | 29 | 45.0 | 33.0 | 81.5 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 14.0 |
| 2010-11 | Min | 73 | 36 | 47.0 | 41.7 | 85.0 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 15.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 20.2 |
| 2011-12 | Min | 55 | 39 | 44.8 | 37.2 | 82.4 | 4.1 | 9.2 | 13.3 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 26.0 |
| 2012-13 | Min | 18 | 34 | 35.2 | 21.7 | 70.4 | 3.6 | 10.4 | 14.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 18.3 |
| 2013-14 | Min | 77 | 36 | 45.7 | 37.6 | 82.1 | 2.9 | 9.6 | 12.5 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 26.1 |
| 2014-15 | KEY | 75 | 34 | 43.4 | 36.7 | 80.4 | 1.9 | 7.9 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 16.4 |
| 2015-1 | KEY | 77 | 32 | 41.9 | 36.0 | 82.2 | 1.9 | 8.0 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 16.0 |
| 2016-17 | KEY | 60 | 31 | 42.7 | 37.3 | 87.1 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 11.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 19.0 |
| 2017-18 | KEY | 59 | 28 | 45.8 | 41.5 | 88.0 | 1.7 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 17.6 |
| 2018-19 | KEY | 22 | 27 | 38.5 | 36.1 | 90.4 | 1.5 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 17.0 |
| 2019-20 | KEY | 56 | 32 | 45.0 | 37.4 | 85.4 | 1.0 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 17.6 |
| 2020-21 | KEY | 25 | 25 | 40.9 | 36.5 | 82.4 | 0.7 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 12.2 |
| 2021-22 | KEY | 74 | 23 | 43.0 | 39.2 | 83.8 | 1.2 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 13.6 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 62 | 20 | 38.9 | 33.4 | 87.9 | 1.0 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 8.2 |
| 2022-23 * | KEY | 41 | 20 | 38.9 | 35.4 | 88.9 | 1.0 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 8.5 |
| 2022-23 * | Mia | 21 | 20 | 38.8 | 29.7 | 85.7 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 7.7 |
| 2023-24 | Mia | 55 | 17 | 44.0 | 34.4 | 78.7 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 8.8 |
| 2024-25 | Mia | 20 | 11 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 68.4 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 5.3 |
| Total | 949 | 29 | 43.8 | 36.8 | 82.8 | 2.3 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 16.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
