Former NBA forward Stan Love, father of Miami Heat forward Kevin Love, passed away at 76. Kevin, who has been away from the Heat for personal reasons, announced the news on Instagram, referring to Stan as his “greatest teacher.” Kevin was present at Game 4 in Miami against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he shared an emotional embrace with former teammate Tristan Thompson before the game. Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers offered condolences to Kevin during his postgame interview. Stan Love played four seasons in the NBA, including stints with the Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. His brother, Mike Love, is a founding member of the Beach Boys. The Miami Heat released a statement expressing condolences to the Love family.
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