Kevin Love announces the death of father, the former Lakers player Stan Love, in the middle of heat

Former NBA striker Stan Love – Father of the Miami Heat striker Kevin Love – died on Sunday. He was 76.

Kevin, who was not in the heat for personal reasons, announced the news in an Instagram post Sunday. Kevin described Stan as his “biggest teacher” in the post office.

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Part of the post was:

“Dad, you fought for a long time. The most difficult stretch was in the past 6 months. The most painful ones to see in the past few weeks. And even in the end when they continued to deteriorate – I still saw them as a giant. My first hero.

The words that we heard from them continuously in their last chapter were, how blessed they were to have such a loving family. And in return how much you loved your wife and children. Her only wish was to be at home to be surrounded by your family when you took your dying breath.

This breath came. And now it's time to rest.

They were undoubtedly my biggest teacher. A role that often serves by a father figure. They taught me admirable qualities such as respect and friendliness. Humor & wit. Ambition & work ethic. Grit & aggressive will. The insight that fails. And this time is our most precious goods. “

Kevin made the announcement while staying away from the heat. He last played for the team on March 21 and went shortly after this game for personal affairs. Love returned to the heat shortly before the team's game against the Chicago Bulls. He did not play in this game and judged another vacation after the Heat victory.

The heat is currently 3-0 in Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA late season. In 23 games, Kevin scored an average of 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds with the heat.

Stan spent four seasons in the NBA. After Stan was selected in the NBA design of 1971 with the total selection of number 9, he achieved an average of 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in two seasons. Before the 1973/74 season, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers and spent one and a half seasons with the franchise. He ended his career with the San Antonio Spurs in the ABA.