Kevin Love

When you think of Kevin Love, what comes to mind? Is it his silky smooth jump shot? His rebounding prowess? Or his infectious personality? For me, it's all of the above—and more.

I've been a fan of Kevin Love since his days at UCLA. I loved watching him dominate the paint, both offensively and defensively. But it was when he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves that I really got to know the man behind the jersey.

Love is a genuine, down-to-earth guy who truly cares about his community. He's the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back—and has even been known to do so on more than one occasion.

One of my favorite stories about Love is when he donated $1 million to the Minnesota Children's Hospital. He didn't do it for publicity—he did it because he cares about kids. That's the kind of person Kevin Love is.

But Love is more than just a good guy—he's also a heck of a basketball player. He's a 5-time All-Star, a 2-time NBA champion, and one of the most respected players in the league.

Love is also a key member of the United States national basketball team, which he helped lead to a gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He's a true basketball ambassador, both on and off the court.

I'm proud to be a fan of Kevin Love. He's a great player, a great person, and a true role model. I'm sure he'll continue to make a positive impact on the world for many years to come.

Love is entering the final year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's said that he wants to stay in Cleveland, but the Cavs may be looking to trade him. If he does move on, he'll be a hot commodity on the open market.

No matter where he ends up, I'm sure Kevin Love will continue to be a positive force in the NBA and beyond. He's a true class act, both on and off the court.

• 5-time All-Star
• 2-time NBA champion
• Olympic gold medalist
• One of the most respected players in the league
• True basketball ambassador