“A year of great change”: Heat’s Kevin Love recaps 2023 in touching Instagram post
NBA staar Kevin Love took the time to look back on what was a big year in his life. The former champion posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to recap the year that was 2023 for him.
In the post, Love is seen holding his son. The caption shines a light on all the changes and new things that came to his life in 2023. Love admits that there were highs and lows over the past 12 months, but he remains grateful for everything and everyone around him.
In June, Love and his wife welcome their first child into the world, roughly a year after they had got married. Love's wife, Kate Brock, is a Swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated. The couple have been together since 2015.
On the court, Love came close to adding another championship to his resumé in 2023. Midway through the year, he was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending a nine-year run with the franchise, with whom he won the title in 2016. Love later signed with the Miami Heat.
Despite being the eighth seed, Jimmy Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals. However, that's where their Cinderella run would end. They fell in five games to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, who won their first Championship.
Kevin Love continues to be a key piece for the Miami Heat
The year 2023 was a big one for Kevin Love, but he has goals to achieve in 2024. At the age of 35, he's in his 15th season in the NBA.
Following his brief stint with the team last year, the Miami Heat decided to bring Kevin Love back in free agency. He signed a two-year deal with the franchise worth $7.8 million.
This season, Love continues to be a key contributor off the bench. He has since moved to a bench role, where he's helping soldify the second unit. Through 25 games, the five-time All-Star is averaging 9.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, shooting 36% from beyond the arc. Miami is fourth in the Eastern Conference, with a 19-13 record.
Now that he's a father and in his mid-30s, there's no telling how much longer Love will play in the NBA. He has a player option for next season, giving him the opportunity to hit the open market.
Love has said in the past that he'd like to go back to Cleveland Cavaliers before retiring.