Former NBA striker Stan Love – father of Miami Heat Kevin Love striker died on Sunday. He was 76 years old.
Kevin, who was far from the heat for personal reasons, announced the news on Sunday in an Instagram post. Kevin called Stan as his “best teacher“In the post.
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“Dad, you have fought for a long time. The hardest section being in the past 6 months. The most painful to witness the past few weeks. And even at the end when you have continued to deteriorate – I have always seen you as a giant. My protector. My first hero.
The words we heard continuously from you in your last chapter were how blessed you were to have such a loving family. And in return how much you liked your wife and children. Your only wish was to be at home surrounded by your family when you got your dying breath.
This breath came. And now it's time to rest.
You have undoubtedly been my greatest teacher. A role often served by a paternal figure. You taught me admirable qualities such as respect and kindness. Humor and spirit. Ambition and work ethics. Grain and aggressive will. The idea that the exechec brings. And this time is our most precious merchandise. “”
Kevin made this announcement far from the heat. He played for the last time for the team on March 21 and left shortly after this match due to a personal affair. Love returned to heat briefly before the team's match against the Chicago Bulls. He did not play in this match and took another leave after the victory of the Heat.
The Heat currently follows the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-0 in the first round of the NBA qualifiers. In 23 games, Kevin collected an average of 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds with heat.
Stan spent four seasons in the NBA. After being selected with the overall choice n ° 9 of the 1971 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets, Stan has an average of 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in two seasons with the team. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers before the 1973-74 season and spent a season and a half with the franchise. He ended his career with the San Antonio Spurs in ABA.
