Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant extended his condolences to Kevin Love after the Miami Heat forward shared the heartbreaking news of his father, Stan Love’s passing. Stan, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Baltimore Bullets, and San Antonio Spurs, passed away after a prolonged battle with illness.
On Sunday, Kevin Love posted an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram, reflecting on their relationship and the lessons his father imparted to him over the years. In his message, Love described his father as his “Protector” and “First Hero,” acknowledging the difficult final months of Stan’s life and the emotional toll it took on him and his family.
“Dad, you fought for a long time. The hardest stretch being these past 6 months. The most painful to witness being these last few weeks,” Love wrote, sharing how his father’s passing was both a painful and peaceful experience. He spoke of the wisdom his father left behind, particularly the importance of love, forgiveness, and living with peace at the end of life. Love expressed gratitude for the time they spent together, even amidst their differences, and acknowledged the profound bond they shared.
In response to Love’s tribute, Durant left a heartfelt comment on the post, offering his support to the grieving family. The NBA superstar wrote, “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’s comment resonated with fans, earning more than 3,000 likes within just nine hours.
The connection between Durant and the Love family runs deep, and Durant’s words reflect the strong sense of respect and admiration he had for Stan Love. As Kevin Love navigates this incredibly difficult time, messages of support from friends, family, and colleagues like Durant offer a sense of comfort and solidarity.
