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KEVIN LOVE

PF · 2 Teams · Age 34 (2022–23) · 6 qualified seasons
Peak 61.9Career Avg 53.6Versatile Big
Peak APEX Score
61.9
2015–16 · Ranked #16
Career Arc · APEX Across 6 Qualified Seasons
394449556065 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182019–202021–222022–23
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 77 GP Ranked #16

Ranked #16 of 269 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 61.9
22.8
of 32
Off. Impact
7.5
of 14
Shot Quality
16.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.7
of 16
Creation
6.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (22.8 of 32) — 71% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.5 of 14).
Style Metrics
55.3%
TS%
23.4%
USG%
17.8%
REB%
12.2%
AST%
1.33
AST/TO
0.321
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.16
LEBRON
+3.63
EPM
+3.3
BPM
+2.20
O-LBRN
+0.97
D-LBRN
3.3
VORP
APEX Score
61.9
Ranked #16 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
77
CLE
Archetype Versatile Big · 40 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Anthony Davis
APEX 54.9 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
DeMarcus Cousins
APEX 61.4 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
LaMarcus Aldridge
APEX 58.1 · Versatile Big · 94% match
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Teammates · 2015–16 · 9 APEX-qualified
Channing FryeIman ShumpertJoe HarrisKyrie IrvingLeBron JamesMatthew DellavedovaRichard JeffersonTimofey MozgovTristan Thompson
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 60 GP Ranked #60

Ranked #60 of 279 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.1
23.2
of 32
Off. Impact
6.4
of 14
Shot Quality
14.4
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
6.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (23.2 of 32) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.4 of 14).
vs 2015–16: APEX -6.8. Defensive Impact -2.3 (largest change); Shot Quality -1.1.
Style Metrics
57.3%
TS%
26.4%
USG%
19.5%
REB%
9.8%
AST%
0.95
AST/TO
0.340
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.21
LEBRON
+3.88
EPM
+2.1
BPM
+2.75
O-LBRN
+0.47
D-LBRN
1.9
VORP
APEX Score
55.1
Ranked #60 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
60
CLE
Archetype Versatile Big · 53 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
DeMar DeRozan
APEX 57.5 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Blake Griffin
APEX 52.0 · Primary Creator · 95% match
→
Anthony Davis
APEX 60.5 · Versatile Big · 93% match
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Teammates · 2016–17 · 10 APEX-qualified
Andrew BogutChanning FryeDeron WilliamsDerrick WilliamsIman ShumpertKyle KorverKyrie IrvingLeBron JamesRichard JeffersonTristan Thompson
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 59 GP Ranked #73

Ranked #73 of 273 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.5
24.7
of 32
Off. Impact
7.8
of 14
Shot Quality
10.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.4
of 16
Creation
6.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (24.7 of 32) — 77% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.7 of 28).
vs 2016–17: APEX -1.6. Defensive Impact -3.7 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.5.
Style Metrics
61.4%
TS%
25.1%
USG%
18.6%
REB%
9.8%
AST%
1.13
AST/TO
0.365
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.56
LEBRON
+3.29
EPM
+3.3
BPM
+2.53
O-LBRN
+0.03
D-LBRN
2.2
VORP
APEX Score
53.5
Ranked #73 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
59
CLE
Archetype Versatile Big · 38 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Khris Middleton
APEX 54.1 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
LaMarcus Aldridge
APEX 63.2 · Secondary Creator · 92% match
→
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 64.3 · Versatile Big · 92% match
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Teammates · 2017–18 · 16 APEX-qualified
Ante ŽižićCedi OsmanChanning FryeDerrick RoseDwyane WadeGeorge HillIman ShumpertIsaiah ThomasJae CrowderJeff GreenJordan ClarksonJosé CalderónKyle KorverLeBron JamesRodney HoodTristan Thompson
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 56 GP Ranked #167

Ranked #167 of 246 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 42.6
19.2
of 32
Off. Impact
6.5
of 14
Shot Quality
6.5
of 28
Def. Impact
9.8
of 16
Creation
5.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.8 of 16) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (6.5 of 28).
vs 2017–18: APEX -10.9. Offensive Impact -5.5 (largest change); Defensive Impact -4.2.
Style Metrics
59.9%
TS%
23.1%
USG%
17.1%
REB%
15.4%
AST%
1.28
AST/TO
0.301
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.03
LEBRON
+0.39
EPM
+2.0
BPM
+0.65
O-LBRN
-0.62
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
42.6
Ranked #167 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
56
CLE
Archetype Versatile Big · 28 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Andrew Wiggins
APEX 39.5 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Cody Zeller
APEX 39.9 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Terry Rozier
APEX 43.7 · Secondary Creator · 91% match
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Teammates · 2019–20 · 13 APEX-qualified
Alfonzo McKinnieAndre DrummondAnte ŽižićBrandon KnightCedi OsmanCollin SextonDanté ExumDarius GarlandDean WadeJohn HensonJordan ClarksonMatthew DellavedovaTristan Thompson
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 74 GP Ranked #24

Ranked #24 of 270 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 58.9
21.1
of 32
Off. Impact
8.0
of 14
Shot Quality
13.1
of 28
Def. Impact
9.8
of 16
Creation
6.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.9 of 10) — 69% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (13.1 of 28).
vs 2019–20: APEX +16.3. Defensive Impact +6.6 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.9.
Style Metrics
59.4%
TS%
25.1%
USG%
17.8%
REB%
15.3%
AST%
1.69
AST/TO
0.260
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.13
LEBRON
+1.87
EPM
+4.5
BPM
+1.37
O-LBRN
-0.24
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
58.9
Ranked #24 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Helper
Games
74
CLE
Archetype Efficient Wing · 48 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
LaMelo Ball
APEX 57.7 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Bogdan Bogdanović
APEX 54.5 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Kristaps Porziņģis
APEX 48.9 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
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Teammates · 2021–22 · 17 APEX-qualified
Caris LeVertCedi OsmanCollin SextonDarius GarlandDean WadeDenzel ValentineEd DavisEvan MobleyIsaac OkoroJarrett AllenJustin AndersonLamar StevensLauri MarkkanenLuke KornetRajon RondoRicky RubioTim Frazier
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 62 GP Ranked #114

Ranked #114 of 261 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 49.5
15.2
of 32
Off. Impact
4.1
of 14
Shot Quality
16.0
of 28
Def. Impact
9.2
of 16
Creation
6.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.7 of 10) — 67% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.1 of 14).
vs 2021–22: APEX -9.4. Offensive Impact -5.9 (largest change); Shot Quality -3.9.
Style Metrics
54.8%
TS%
19.2%
USG%
18.9%
REB%
13.2%
AST%
1.73
AST/TO
0.215
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.02
LEBRON
-0.46
EPM
+0.6
BPM
-0.10
O-LBRN
+1.11
D-LBRN
0.8
VORP
APEX Score
49.5
Ranked #114 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
62
2 Teams
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Pat Connaughton
APEX 47.3 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Jakob Poeltl
APEX 51.9 · Rim Runner · 94% match
→
Russell Westbrook
APEX 46.8 · Pure Playmaker · 93% match
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Teammates · 2022–23 · 27 APEX-qualified
Bam AdebayoCaleb MartinCaris LeVertCedi OsmanCody ZellerDanny GreenDarius GarlandDean WadeDewayne DedmonDonovan MitchellDuncan RobinsonEvan MobleyGabe VincentHaywood HighsmithIsaac OkoroJarrett AllenJimmy ButlerKyle LowryLamar StevensMax StrusNikola JovićRaul NetoRicky RubioRobin LopezSam MerrillTyler HerroVictor Oladipo
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.