Away from the team for the playoffs and several weeks prior, Miami Heat center Kevin Love on Sunday night posted on Instagram the passing of his father, former NBA player Stan Love.

Image credit: Kevin Love/Instagram Former NBA player Stan Love died after a long illness. His son and Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love penned a heartfelt open letter in his memory on Instagram ...

“Dad, I’m so proud to be your son,” Kevin Love posted Sunday on Instagram. “My only hope is that you’re proud of me. It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything.” Steve Henson ...

It was all I ever wanted. Thank you for everything. "I love you. "Your son,Kevin" Beautiful, sad, profound, honest, compassionate. Everyone should read it. An advocate for mental health in the NBA ...