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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Beauty amid turmoil': Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love pays a heartfelt tribute to the genius behind The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson
(Image via Getty: Kevin Love) More than a month ago, Kevin Love , a 36-year-old power forward and center for the Miami Heat , lost his father, Stan Love. Stan Love was a former power forward at the Los Angeles Lakers and the brother of The Beach Boys singer Mike Love. And now, more than a month later, Kevin Love lost another family member and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Brian Wilson . Wilson worked with Mike Love in The Beach Boys. The mastermind behind The Beach Boys died at the age of 82 on Wednesday. NBA champion Kevin Love was related to the two-time Grammy Award winner Brian Wilson Olympic Gold Medalist Kevin Love was close to the Songwriters Hall of Famer Brian Wilson because Kevin's father, Stan Love, was Wilson's caretaker. The Los Angeles Times reported, 'Mike Love was a founding member of the Beach Boys, and Stan Love became an essential adjunct to the band, serving as a human shield for his cousin, Brian Wilson, throughout the turbulent late 1970s and early 80s.' The Parade reported Stan Love, Kevin's father was the younger brother of the Beach Boys founder Mike Love and was Brian Wilson's first cousin once removed. Five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love pays a sincere homage to 82-year-old American musician, songwriter, singer and record producer Brian Wilson Kevin Love shared a long, sweet, trip-down-the-memory-lane eulogy for Kennedy Center Honors recipient Brian Wilson. Love knew Wilson through his father, Stan Love . Stan Love was Wilson's employed bodyguard, caretaker, trainer, and assistant. The two-time All-NBA Second Team wrote in his Instagram post, 'The Love family is deeply saddened by the loss of Brian Wilson. A musical and creative genius. He was revolutionary in his songwriting and arranging. Growing up around my uncle Mike and The Beach Boys I absorbed much of their influence within Rock & Roll. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of High Power Bills? Plug in This Device elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo My Dad and Brian had a special relationship. Brian often staying with my parents when they lived in Emerald Bay. For a period of time my Dad was both his caretaker and bodyguard - particularly during a period when Brian was struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Dad would tell stories of getting him out of the house and onto the basketball court at the local YMCA. I have fond memories of the countless original slides and photos of Brian that my family would often share with us - (you can see them hooping together in the 2nd photo). (Image via Getty: Stan Love with Brian Wilson) I personally admire Brian's true creative resilience despite mental health challenges. Beauty amid turmoil. We can all stand to learn from that. His impact, not just in music, is felt across many generations and will be for generations to come. Condolences to the Wilson family. We will forever play the emotional sympathies and honor the legacy of Brian. 🖤🕊️' Also Read: 'Reppin' T-Swift, baby! Best shirt in the world.' WNBA star Caitlin Clark sports Taylor Swift to make a fashion statement | NBA News - Times of India
Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Epoch Times
Kevin Love Pays Tribute to Father and NBA Player Stan Love After His Death at 76
Former NBA player Stan Love, the father of Miami Heat forward Kevin Love, has died at age 76. Love, 36, took to social media on April 27 to 'Dad, you fought for a long time,' began his Instagram tribute. 'The hardest stretch being these past 6 months. The most painful to witness being these last few weeks. And even at the end as you continued to deteriorate—I still saw you as a Giant. My Protector. My first Hero.' 'The words we continuously heard from you in your last chapter were how blessed you've been to have such a loving family. And in return how much you've loved your wife and kids. Your only wish was to be at home surrounded by your family when you took your dying breath ... That breath came. And now it's time to rest.' Tributes began pouring in on the post, including from Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who played alongside Kevin Love on Team USA's Men's Basketball team during the 2012 London Olympic games. 'RIP Mr Stan. Pops always treated me like I was one of his own. What a great man. My condolences out to the family,' Durant Related Stories 4/9/2025 4/22/2025 At 6 feet 9 inches, Stan Love starred at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, before playing He the only player to average more than 20 points per game in two seasons. 'The Oregon basketball family mourns the passing of Stan Love and sends condolences to his friends and loved ones,' In 1971, Stan was selected ninth overall by Baltimore in the NBA draft, He spent four seasons with the Baltimore Bullets and Los Angeles Lakers, holding an NBA field goal shooting percentage of 44.0 percent. Stan also played 12 games for San Antonio in the American Basketball Association, and in 1994 was inducted into the Oregon Hall of Fame. 'You have undoubtedly been my greatest teacher. A role often served by a Father figure,' wrote Kevin Love in his heartfelt tribute. 'Dad, I'm so proud to be your son. My only hope is that you're proud of me. It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything.' Kevin Love was not present for Game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Cavaliers on Monday night. Cleveland won and eliminated the Heat.
CBS News
28-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Former NBA player Stan Love, father of Heat's Kevin Love, dies at 76
Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76. Kevin Love announced his father's death in an Instagram post Sunday night. "Dad, I'm so proud to be your son," Kevin Love posted. "My only hope is that you're proud of me. It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything." Stan Love was a 6-foot-9 forward who starred at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, and at Oregon before he was selected ninth overall by Baltimore in the 1971 NBA draft. He averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 226 games in four seasons with the Bullets and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played 12 games for San Antonio in the American Basketball Association. Kevin Love has been away from Heat because of personal reasons and will not play in Game 4 against Cleveland on Monday night.
National Post
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Ex-NBA player Stan Love, father of Heat's Kevin Love, dies at 76
Article content MIAMI (AP) — Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76. Article content Kevin Love announced his father's death in an Instagram post Sunday night. Article content 'Dad, I'm so proud to be your son,' Kevin Love posted. 'My only hope is that you're proud of me. It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything.' Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Love (@kevinlove) Article content Stan Love was a 6-foot-9 forward who starred at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, and at Oregon before he was selected ninth overall by Baltimore in the 1971 NBA draft.
Toronto Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Ex-NBA player Stan Love, father of Heat's Kevin Love, dies at 76
Published Apr 28, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - Stan Love (34) of the Los Angeles Lakers gets Steve Mix's arm out of the way as he gets a jump shot off in the first half of NBA game with the 76ers, on Jan. 9, 1975 in Philadelphia. Photo by Rusty Kennedy / AP MIAMI (AP) — Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76. Kevin Love announced his father's death in an Instagram post Sunday night. 'Dad, I'm so proud to be your son,' Kevin Love posted. 'My only hope is that you're proud of me. It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Stan Love was a 6-foot-9 forward who starred at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, and at Oregon before he was selected ninth overall by Baltimore in the 1971 NBA draft. He averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 226 games in four seasons with the Bullets and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played 12 games for San Antonio in the American Basketball Association. Kevin Love has been away from Heat because of personal reasons and will not play in Game 4 against Cleveland on Monday night. Sunshine Girls Canada World Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs
