Miami Heat forward Kevin Love penned a thoughtful tribute after the death of his father Stan. After Love, 36, missed the Heat's playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for "personal reasons," he shared a lengthy post on social media in honor of his dad on Sunday, April 27.

Kevin Love is mourning the loss of father, former NBA player Stan Love. Kevin took to Instagram on Sunday (April 27), where he wrote a poignant tribute to his late father, saying he was "so proud to be" his son.

Stan Love, who played four seasons in the NBA but may be better known as the father of Kevin Love, has died at the age of 76. Kevin announced the passing Sunday on Instagram: "The best last lesson one generation can teach the next: how to die with peace about how you've lived.