Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love, former teammates on the Cavaliers, shared a moment pre-game after Love announced yesterday that his father, Stan, had passed away

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  11. Donovan mitchell with the shoutout to KLove too, tough time for a dude who everyone loves

  14. You can see how they are like brothers to each other.

    Ninjas cutting onions right now.

  15. Really shows you the importance of good friendships. My heart goes out to Kevin. But honestly this clip feels a bit voyeuristic. It feels like watching someone ugly cry. Like I’m invading his privacy.

  16. This is a real, real tough video. Klove so upset, but that brotherhood with Tristan, that’s just real, comforting. We could all use a friend like that (and try to be one to others when we can).

    Stan Love was a fascinating man, 9th overall pick by the Baltimore Bullets in 1971 and whose brother Mike and cousins Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson were in the Beach Boys. He will be missed.

  21. 2016 Cavs team is still thick as thieves. Good to see the brotherhood continue, sad we get a moment like this.

  23. Kevin Love (along with DeMar DeRozan) has done so, so much to normalize discussions and treatment of mental health among NBA players and fans. Another example of that here, this time just mourning in public with someone close to him.

    Feeling for him. RIP Stan.

  24. Lost my dad December 4th last year.

    Absolute worst thing that has ever happened in my life and you know it’s coming eventually.

    It’s great to see those guys be there for him

  25. When they were going on those finals runs back to back, that shit is real when you feel good you play good, LeBron carried but everybody did their part. Champions together. They built a strong ass bond all those years together. My condolences to the family.

  26. You’re lucky if you realize that your superheroes are/were your folks.

    Sucks to say bye but blessed to have had what you’ve had.

  31. Damn this is extremely emotional and personal, I feel like I shouldn’t even be watching this. Happy to know K Love has many people in the league who love him and are there for him

  34. Damn. So tough to lose a parent. I’m glad Tristian and others are there for Kevin. I feel for him.

  35. Love still emotional when he first pulls away, TT immediately grabbed him again until he could fully compose. Thats recognizing the surroundings and being a true human. Great job TT!

  36. I lost my dad over two years ago now and it feels like I’ve been trying to repair a part of me that snapped forever. I wasn’t even that close with him, but his death only made me regret that fact. I wish the best for Kevin. He’s a standup guy and has been through so much already

  41. Kevin Love wrote an absolutely incredible article about depression as a professional athlete and it is one of the best viewpoints of depression I’ve ever read.

    If there is a universally loved and well respected good guy in professional sports, it’s gotta be Kevin Love.

  42. Tristan lost his Mom to a heart attack just two years ago, so he must know exactly what Tristan is going through. 

    That 2016 Cavs squad seems to have a stronger bond than any other championship team I can think of too. I’m sure this is hurting all of them right now.

  43. Damn, my dad passed away yesterday too. I feel his pain. I couldn’t imagine going to work after that.

  45. That’s a real friend right there. Came back for the second hug and everything. God damn I’m getting choked up watching this 😭 We all love you Kevin! ❤️

  47. Positive masculinity is a beautiful thing. Cry, hug, support each other, feel the feels.

    Aging parents is a super tough part of life – it’s so important to be there for your friends in these moments.

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