KEVIN LOVE
6TH MAN OF THE YEAR
- Kevin Love is the ONLY NBA BENCH PLAYER averaging at least 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds this season.
- His 146 three-pointers off the bench are the 2nd-most EVER in a single season by a Cavs reserve and on pace to set the record (153, Kyle Korver in 2017-18).
- Love had a stretch of five consecutive 20+ point games from Dec. 26-Jan. 2, averaging 25.0 PPG and 8.6 RPG in just 27.8 minutes over that span.
AMONG NBA BENCH PLAYERS
STATS AS OF 3/27/22
1st in Double Doubles (10)
1st in RPG (7.1)
4th in 3FGM (146)
5th in FT% (.847)
7th in PPG (13.2)
Love ranks T-4TH IN THE NBA in total charges drawn with a team-best 23.
MAKING HISTORY
- In the month of December, Love made the 2ND-MOST THREE-POINTERS IN THE NBA (57), behind only Stephen Curry (64)
- Love, who has come off the bench 62 times this season, is THE ONLY NBA BENCH PLAYER with averages of at least 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. He is also the first Cavaliers reserve to accomplish this feat since 1991-92 (Hot Rod Williams).
- During a 7-game stretch from Dec. 13-30, Love recorded 20.1 PPG and 8.3 RPG in 23.6 MPG, becoming the 1ST PLAYER IN THE NBA MODERN SHOT CLOCK ERA (SINCE 1954) to average 20.0+ PPG and 8.0+ RPG in under 24.0 MPG over a 7-game span.
- On Dec. 31 vs. Atlanta, Love tallied 35 PTS and 11 REB off the bench, becoming the 2ND PLAYER IN CAVALIERS HISTORY to record 35+ PTS and 10+ rebounds off the bench (Campy Russell, 12/30/75).
KEVIN LOVE FOR 2022 6MOTY
HIGHLIGHT REEL
PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN
LEADING THE LEAGUE
- Love has grabbed at least 9 rebounds 22 times off the bench, the MOST BY ANY NBA RESERVE.
- Love's 43 games of scoring in double figures off the bench ranks T-4TH AMONG NBA RESERVES.
- Love ranks T-4TH IN THE NBA in total charges drawn with a team-best 23.
- Love has scored 20+ points 14 times this season, including 12 as a reserve (TIED FOR 6TH MOST AMONG ALL NBA BENCH PLAYERS).
KEVIN LOVE
6TH MAN OF THE YEAR
- Kevin Love is the ONLY NBA BENCH PLAYER averaging at least 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds this season.
- His 146 three-pointers off the bench are the 2nd-most EVER in a single season by a Cavs reserve and on pace to set the record (153, Kyle Korver in 2017-18).
- Love had a stretch of five consecutive 20+ point games from Dec. 26-Jan. 2, averaging 25.0 PPG and 8.6 RPG in just 27.8 minutes over that span.
AMONG NBA BENCH PLAYERS
STATS AS OF 3/27/22
1st in Double Doubles (10)
1st in RPG (7.1)
4th in 3FGM (146)
5th in FT% (.847)
7th in PPG (13.2)
Love ranks T-4TH IN THE NBA in total charges drawn with a team-best 23.
MAKING HISTORY
- In the month of December, Love made the 2ND-MOST THREE-POINTERS IN THE NBA (57), behind only Stephen Curry (64)
- Love, who has come off the bench 62 times this season, is THE ONLY NBA BENCH PLAYER with averages of at least 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. He is also the first Cavaliers reserve to accomplish this feat since 1991-92 (Hot Rod Williams).
- During a 7-game stretch from Dec. 13-30, Love recorded 20.1 PPG and 8.3 RPG in 23.6 MPG, becoming the 1ST PLAYER IN THE NBA MODERN SHOT CLOCK ERA (SINCE 1954) to average 20.0+ PPG and 8.0+ RPG in under 24.0 MPG over a 7-game span.
- On Dec. 31 vs. Atlanta, Love tallied 35 PTS and 11 REB off the bench, becoming the 2ND PLAYER IN CAVALIERS HISTORY to record 35+ PTS and 10+ rebounds off the bench (Campy Russell, 12/30/75).
KEVIN LOVE FOR 2022 6TH MAN OF THE YEAR
HIGHLIGHT REEL
PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN
LEADING THE LEAGUE
- Love has grabbed at least 9 rebounds 22 times off the bench, the MOST BY ANY NBA RESERVE.
- Love's 43 games of scoring in double figures off the bench ranks T-4TH AMONG NBA RESERVES.
- Love ranks T-4TH IN THE NBA in total charges drawn with a team-best 23.
- Love has scored 20+ points 14 times this season, including 12 as a reserve (TIED FOR 6TH MOST AMONG ALL NBA BENCH PLAYERS).